The 8th Grade Basketball Team came within moments of defeating the unbeaten Indian Creek Timberwolves in a tough fought 40 - 37 loss, on Friday. The Bobcats led the Timberwolves most of the contest with fantastic helpside defense from Jeremy, Rominski, Alex Barnes, and Kaden Geers. Geers pulled down seven rebounds. Tristan Reed found his shooting stroke with two threes. Landon Johnson had ten points, three assists and six rebounds. Brady Andrews led the Bobcats with eighteen points, including two three's, four steals and three assists. The Bobcats go on the road this afternoon to face Paw Paw.
The 7th grade boys basketball team won a thriller against Indian Creek Friday night, 30 to 26. Wyatt Hannibal and Carson Harper led the team in scoring with 8 points each. Evan Cappi and Wyatt Hannibal both brought in 7 rebounds a piece for the Bobcats. Overall it was a great team effort to hold off the opposing team and hang on to the win. Tonight they travel to Paw Paw to take on the Bulldogs at 4:30.
The 8th grade boys basketball team defeated the Serena Huskers 36 - 21. Landon Johnson led all scores with thirteen points. Kaden Geers had a double double with ten points and eleven rebounds. Brady Andrews dished out seven assists and Owen Hopkins had three steals. The Bobcats have a home game Friday against undefeated Indian Creek. Come out and support your Bobcats.
Last night the 7th grade boys basketball team fell to a tough Serena team 41-19. Connor Knutson had 6 points while Wyatt Hannibal grabbed 4 rebounds for the Bobcats. Evan Cappi gave it his all defensively while Carson Harper and Kellan Howell helped move the ball offensively. The boys are finally back at home tomorrow against Indian Creek. Make sure you come out and cheer on our 7th grade Bobcats!
No School- Tuesday, November 8th
The 8th Grade Boys Basketball team defeated the Earlville Red Raiders 33-16 last night in Junior Ten Conference play. Landon Johnson led the Bobcats with fourteen points and a team leading seven steals on the night. Brady Andrews played fantastic defense initiating pressure, which led to steals.. Tristan Reed had eight points and four assists and Kaden Geers hauled down seven rebounds for the Bobcats.
The 7th grade boys basketball team started off last night's winning in a victorious effort against Earlville. After being shut out and falling behind in the 1st quarter, they came storming back and held on to a tight final score of 26-22. Connor Knutson had 7 points and 5 rebounds while Carson Harper led all scorers with 8 points. James Havlicek came in with a hot hand, scoring 4 points right away while Evan Cappi played stellar defense. The boys look to stay in the win column Friday as they travel to HBR.
Mrs. Miller's 7th grade Academy class for the first quarter was focused on the essential skills of being a good human being. They studied ways in which to become highly effective teens, donated time and effort into making the school grounds clean, added the beginning steps of a kindness rock garden, made more room for the bike riders to park their bikes each day, created a kindness newsletter, and started a campaign to get new recycling bins in our building.
The "Kindness Crew" wrote letters to Groot Industries explaining the need for new bins for the classrooms. Their letters were received and a representative from the company, Steve, called Mrs. Miller to find out more about what the students wanted. Groot went out of their way to find 20 new bins and donated them to our school. Last week Groot dropped off the bins to some VERY excited 7th graders!
Stay tuned to find out what the 2nd quarter Kindness Crew has in the works!
The 8th Grade Boys Basketball Team defeated the Newark Vikings 55 - 1. The defense dominated with twenty-nine steals led by Brady Andrews with ten and Landon Johnson with six. Landon Johnson led all scores with twenty-one points while hauling down seven rebounds. Jeremy Rominski and Brady Andrews each had eight points Dane Lenhardt chipped in with six points.
The 7th grade boys basketball team played a hard fought game against Newark last night. The Bobcats led 16-14 going into halftime, but ultimately fell to the Vikings by a final of 32-22. Connor Knutson led the way offensively with 11 points and Wyatt Hannibal kept Newark off the boards with 5 rebounds. Kellan Howell and Carson Harper did a great job running the offense and Gabe Robledo brought great energy defensively. The team looks to get back in the win column Tuesday at Earlville
The 8th Grade Boys Basketball team opened up their season with a 46 -12 victory over the Paw Paw Bulldogs. Landon Johnson led all scores with 17; Tristan Reed had eight of his ten points in the 1st half; Caden Geers chipped in 6 points. The defense of the Bobcats dominated the Bulldogs with strong help side recovery from Brady Andrews and controlling of the boards by Owen Hopkins Jeremy Rominski and Alex Barnes. The Bobcats will face their rival Newark on Wednesday. Come out and support your Bobcats.
The 7th Grade boys basketball team opened up the season with a 44 to 12 win against Paw Paw. The Bobcats were led in scoring by James Havlicek with 9 points, followed by both Landon Barry and Connor Knutson with 6 points. Defensively, Evan Cappi, Gabe Robledo, and Wyatt Hannibal led the way, making it hard for Paw Paw to score. All around it was a great team win. The Bobcats are back in action Wednesday at home against Newark.
The SLS Middle School Ag Sales Team including Harold W, Rylie M, Maddie T, and Destiney S placed 3rd in the high school JV division on Wednesday, October 19th. Madison T was the top salesperson with her judge that evening!
Somonauk School District #432 will be hosting a Veterans Day Ceremony on Friday, November 11, 2022, 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, 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 to breakfast after the ceremony in the high school lobby. You may also call the school office at 815-498-1866 ext. 1403 to sign up.
Congratulations to this Month’s Bobcat Way Winners:
Dominick Bonnell, Charlotte Dannewitz, Alyvia Brassard, Armanya Gonzalez, Chase Dickmann, Jayden Secor, Sara Wolfe, Valeria Cantu, Amelia Michels, Aubrey Hinkle, Peyton Jones, and Carter Austin. These students were recognized at our Bobcat Way Breakfast this morning.
The Book Fair is coming to SMS:
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Last night the 8th grade volleyball team played against Newark and came up short in three games. The team ended the season with a record of 16-3 and second place in the conference tournament. Each girl improved greatly throughout the season and their hard work paid off. If you see a volleyball girl, make sure to congratulate her on a great season!
All volleyball players, please remember to turn in your jersey to Coach Harner by Friday.
Last night our Bobcat soccer team won the Junior Ten Championship Game against Indian Creek! It was intense until the very last second, ending 2 - 1. Goals were scored by Brady Andrews and Preston Campbell. Tristan Reed had multiple saves - including one of his best this season! Indian Creek wanted the championship title as badly as we did, but every Bobcat wanted it more and ultimately outperformed them. They had an incredible season with a record of 17 - 2. Congratulations Bobcats!
Last night the 8th grade volleyball team played against Serena and beat them in two games. All of the girls did amazing. Kaydence Eade led the team in serves. Payton Reyes had many blocks on the net. Brooke Bahrey had great passes. Avery Charles and Bella Rolf led the team in kills from assists by Ady Werner. Since the team won, they are now playing Newark in the championship game! The game will be played at 5:15 at Paw Paw. Come support the team as they try to bring home 1st place in conference.
Last night your Bobcat soccer team played a fantastic game, defeating the Serena Huskers 5 to 0! Despite adverse weather conditions, the players looked sharp. Goals were scored by Caden Hamer, Brady Andrews, Landon Johnson and Preston Campbell. The defense and Tristan Reed were solid the whole game, never allowing a goal from the Huskers. Tonight they play in their final game of the season - the championship against Indian Creek! Wish good luck to your Bobcats today!