The 8th Grade Boys Basketball team defeated the Paw Paw Bulldogs on the road in a hostile environment by a score of 37 - 12. Connor Knutson out scored the Bulldogs himself with thirteen points, Carson Harper was just short of double digit scoring with eight and a team leading three steals with our half court trap. Wyatt Hannibal, Fenix Johnson and Evan Cappi chipped in with four points. Cappi stifled the Bulldogs point guard with relentless defense. Kellan Howell and Eythan Fruit capped off the scoring with a bucket apiece. The Bobcats host Lisbon on Thursday.
Last night the 7th grade basketball team lost to Paw Paw, 17 to 14. The boys look to keep improving at practice this week as they get ready to face Lisbon at home on Thursday.
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Somonauk School District #432 will be hosting a Veterans Day Ceremony on Friday, November 10, 2023, in the Somonauk High School gymnasium. The program will start at 9:00 a.m. We would like to invite any U.S. Veteran or any current service member to be recognized. If you plan on attending the ceremony and breakfast, please email Ashley Jackson at jacksona@somonauk.net your name, branch of service, your job in the service, years of service, and if you have family that attends Somonauk School. We would also like to invite all Veterans and family to breakfast after the ceremony in the high school lobby, so please include the number attending. You may also call the school office at 815-498-2314 ext. 1222 to sign up.
The 8th Grade Boys Basketball team lost to Newark by a score of 37 - 9. The boys improved immensely in the second half, on the defensive end. Tomorrow the basketball program hosts Earlville.
Last night the 7th grade boys basketball team lost to Newark, 34-13. Kendin Chiavario, Chase Dickmann, Emmett Hopkins, Lukas Rafacz, and Liam Wold all scored for the Bobcats. Anthony Winslow played great defense off the bench and Eli Werner, Ryder Punsalan and Jacob Reynosa did a great job moving the ball offensively. The Bobcats played with great effort and intensity all game and look to get back on track Wednesday as they play Earlville at home.
SMS Fall Fest is this Friday!
The Book Fair is here Monday 11/6- Friday 11/10
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The 8th Grade Boys Basketball were defeated by the Hinckley-Big Rock Royals by a score of 44 -28. Evan Cappi did an amazing job face-guarding the Royals top offensive threat. Connor Knuston led the Bobcats in scoring with eight, Kellan Howell chipped in seven points and Carson Harper had five points in the contest. Wyatt Hannibal pulled down six rebounds, along with four points for the Bobcats. Porter Snider and Fenix Johnsen capped off the scoring with a bucket apiece. The Bobcats travel to Millbrook on Monday to face Newark.
Last night the 7th Grade basketball team fell to HBR by a score of 28-13. Chase Dickmann led all scorers with 10 points while Emmett Hopkins had 3. Ryder Punsalan chipped in with 4 rebounds while Kendin Chiavario had 2 assists. The team looks to get back in the win column on Monday as they travel to Newark
We are excited to share that on Monday, November 6 we will be hosting a parent education night from 6:30-8:30 pm in the SHS gym. Detective Richard Wistocki, nationally recognized High Technology Cyber Crimes Specialist, will be presenting proactive strategies, expert insight, and invaluable resources designed to support our adult community in understanding technology and how it relates to the safety of our children. This is a night that you will not want to miss! A special thank you to Somonauk Education Foundation for funding this educational night for our adults as well as for our middle and high school students during that day.
The 8th Grade Boys Basketball opened up Junior Ten action on the road versus the Leland Panthers. The Bobcats fell to the Panthers by a score of 33-25. Four Bobcats scored on the night. Carson Harper had nine points; Connor Knutson had six, while Kellan Howell and Wyatt Hannibal each had five points apiece. Wyatt led the team in rebounds with six. The Bobcats first home game is tomorrow against the HBR Royals.
Last night the 7th grade boys basketball team defeated Leland in the season opener, 26-24. Emmett Hopkins led scorers with 10 points followed by Ryder Punsalan with 7. Their next game is at home on Wednesday against HBR.
Somonauk School District #432 will be hosting a Veterans Day Ceremony on Friday, November 10, 2023, in the Somonauk High School gymnasium. The program will start at 9:00 a.m. We would like to invite any U.S. Veteran or any current service member to be recognized. If you plan on attending the ceremony and breakfast, please email Ashley Jackson at jacksona@somonauk.net your name, branch of service, your job in the service, years of service, and if you have family that attends Somonauk School. We would also like to invite all Veterans and family to breakfast after the ceremony in the high school lobby, so please include the number attending. You may also call the school office at 815-498-2314 ext. 1222 to sign up.
8th grade volleyball did a fantastic job earning their way to the championship match of the Jr 10 Tournament last night by beating first Lisbon, then HBR. After a well-fought match against Newark the Bobcats take second in the tournament. That's an amazing accomplishment and we're so proud of the 8th grade team!
A big dub last night for 8th grade volleyball beating HBR in 2 sets to take themselves to the finals against Newark tonight. Outstanding all around play by the entire team. Fantastic service runs by Rylan King and Salena Norris. Come to Earlville Junior High tonight at 5:15 to cheer on Bobcat volleyball!
Your Bobcat soccer team played an amazing game at Lisbon yesterday. As often happens in soccer, they outplayed the other team but after regulation, two overtimes and two rounds of PK shootout they lost 1-0.
We play for third place this afternoon.
8th grade takes the first round of the conference tournament last night with a win in 2 over Lisbon! FANTASTIC team play with contributions from every single player. Some great service runs from Shaynee King, Malorie Wernsman, and Lexie Warren. A special shout out to the best student section in the gym, Olivia Hirner and Kenzie Anderson!
Somonauk School District #432 will be hosting a Veterans Day Ceremony on Friday, November 10, 2023, in the Somonauk High School gymnasium. The program will start at 9:00 a.m. We would like to invite any U.S. Veteran or any current service member to be recognized. If you plan on attending the ceremony and breakfast, please email Ashley Jackson at jacksona@somonauk.net your name, branch of service, your job in the service, years of service, and if you have family that attends Somonauk School. We would also like to invite all Veterans and family to breakfast after the ceremony in the high school lobby, so please include the number attending. You may also call the school office at 815-498-2314 ext. 1222 to sign up.
The SMS soccer team won 4-0 over Newark yesterday. Kendin Chiavario scored 2 and Landon McCroskey scored 2. The defense also played a great game!
SMS volleyball dropped the matches to Newark last night. Ashley McCoy led in points for 8th grade, while Brielle Deacon, Kenzie Anderson, and Keara Mullen led for 7th grade.