Lyons-Decatur Northeast Convincingly Beats Bancroft-Rosalie

October 1, 2015 Leave a comment


The Northeast Cougars opened their District Football play with a convincing 60-0 win over (0-4) Bancroft-Rosalie.  The Cougars have a 2-2 season record and are 1-0 in district action.

Northeast pinned the Panthers deep in their territory on their initial possession.  LDNE made the most of the field position as a fumble by the B-R quarterback turned into six points as Jon Christiansen recovered it in the end zone.

Montana Riecken blew the game wide open with three scoring runs in the first quarter.  The junior quarterback had gallops of 42, 37 and 27 as LDNE built a 28-0 in the first quarter.

The Cougars mounted two scoring drives in the second quarter.  Marcus Hegy had 8 and 1 yard scoring rushes.  Hegy added a third score after half time.  Benny Estrada broke a 72 yard run with 41 second to play.

“We came out of the bye week with an attitude,” said Coach Maresh.  “Bancroft as always been a physical team and we were going to be more physical than them.”

The Coach added,  “Cole Christoffersen did a good job of neutralizing the B-R nose guard.  He’s taken on some pretty physical defenders this year and has handled them.”

The stats show how Northeast controlled the line of scrimmage.  B-R had 27 rushes for 115 yards.  The Cougars had 19 more snaps and gained 381 yards on the ground.
Northeast snuffed the Panthers’ passing attempt a they lost four yards.  Northeast passed once for 29 yards.  Total yards were 111 for B-R and 410 for LDNE.

Riecken showed his mastery of the read option as he gained 208 yards on 21 carries.  He passed to Jon Christiansen for 29 yards.  Marcus Hegy gained 96 on 17 tries.  In clean-up action Benny Estrada gained 74 yards with 7 rushes  and Jacob Whitaker  gained 3 yards.

Jon Christiansen stood strong for the Cougar defense.,  The junior had 14 tackles from his corner position.  He recovered a fumble and intercepted a pass.

Jayden Vetick had his best night at defensive end.  Vetick made four tackles and was assisted in four more.  He also had 2 TFLs.  Both linebackers,  Hegy and Shatto had seven tackles.  Riecken had 6 tackles including a TFL.

Others recording tackles were Tyler Henneman with 4 and 1 caused fumble,  Cole Christoffersen with 3 including a TFL,  Jacob Whitaker 1,  Dustin Burgett 1, Benny Estrada 4, Joey O’Connor 1, Nick Ronnfeldt 4,  Tyler Kroger 5.

The Cougars will travel to Allen this Friday.  The Eagles are 2-2 this season and coming off a 58-6 loss to Emerson-Hubbard.

LDNE 28 16 8 8 -60
B-R 0 0 0 0 -0

FIRST QUARTER

LDNE: Jon Christiansen recovered fumble in end zone, run failed, 9:43.

LDNE: Montana Riecken 42 run, Marcus Hegy run, 8:50.

LDNE: Riecken 37 run, Riecken run, 3:56
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LDNE: Riecken 27 run, run failed.

SECOND QUARTER

LDNE: Hegy 8 run, Christiansen run, 6:25.

LDNE: Hegy 1 run, Tyler Kroger pass from Riecken, 2:42.

THIRD QUARTER

LDNE: Hegy 6 run  ,Riecken run, 7:26

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Fourth Quarter

LDNE: Benny Estrada 72 run, Jacob Whittaker run, :41.

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Lady Cougars Pick up Two Wins

October 1, 2015 Leave a comment


By Clare Wiltse, Sports Contributor

The Lady Cougars picked up two wins last  week to raise their season mark to 5-10.  They played three games on the home court and defeated Scribner Snyder and Winnebago while dropping a three set match to Emerson-Hubbard.

Twelve matches into the season the Cougars faced their first Class D opponent.  Northeast had a three set win against (2-13)Scribner-Snyder in their EHC match.  LDNE opened with a 25-11 win and followed with a 25-12 game.  The Trojans proved peskier the third set with Northeast on top 25-20.

After stumbling early in the first set the Cougars used three kills by Kelly Wakeley and a successful serving stint by Sophia Henneman to take an 8-3 lead.  They never looked back and Henneman’s second service term brought the team to set point with four service points with the help of kills by Madie Ronnfeldt.  A service error by S-S gave them game one.

Northeast trailed in set two until Wakeley tied the game a 6-6 with an ace serve. Madie R finished off the Trojan with seven service points  She had an ace and Wakeley and Collins had kills. LDNE had a nine point lead that stood up and the win came on an ace by Mickayla Petersen.

The Cougars could not break the Trojans in the third game.  S-S hung around and turned a three point deficit into a three point lead as they served six straight points.  Mickayla Petersen countered with six points of her own  as Madie Ronnfeldt had a block and kill.  Ronnfeldt finished the match with a set winning kill.

It was a break out night for the middle hitters.  Madie Ronnfeldt and Tessie Collins had   career highs as they recorded 9 and 8 kills respectively.

Coach Hathaway explained , “We have been working with our middles with their transitioning and I think it paid off during the game. To become a more well rounded team we need our middles to be big hitters. We are making improvements that will lead us to that. Tessie and Madie are both developing a confidence in themselves to be the players that make the big plays for their teammates. ”

25-11  LDNE
25-12  LDNE
25-20  LDNE

Abby Peterson  11 digs
Brianne Haskell  1 ace   7 kills  11 digs
Kelly Wakeley    1 ace   10 kills  15 digs
Lexie Bacon   23 set  assists   8 digs
Libby Henneman    1 ace
Madie Ronnfeldt   3 aces  9 kills   3 blocks  5 digs
Mickayla Petersen  3 aces  1 kill  2 blocks   11 digs
Sophia Henneman   2 aces   4 digs
Tessie Collins   8 kills   1 block  2  digs

In the Thursday Triangular meet, Northeast came out with  strong performance against the Number two team in D-1.  They handed (11-1)Emerson-Hubbard a 25-11 defeat in game one.  The Pirates would take the next two game by identical 25-21 scores.

When asked how they could defeat such a high rated team in game one, Coach Hathaway replied,  “Honestly, our girls played clean and controlled ball that first set against the Pirates. Our passing set us up consistently to make a play on all free balls, attacks, and serve receive. Our passing was not quite as consistent against them in the 2nd and 3rd set which is what we would have needed to win that game. ”

25-11  LDNE
25-21  E-H
25-21  E-H

Abby Peterson  11 digs
Brianne Haskell    10 kills  16 digs
Kelly Wakeley     7 kills  20 digs
Lexie Bacon  2 aces   9 set  assists   9 digs
Madie Ronnfeldt   1 ace  4 kills   2 blocks  2 digs
Mickayla Petersen  1 ace  3 kill  2 blocks   6 digs  12 set  assists
Tessie Collins   4 kills   3 blocks  1 dig  2 set assists

The Cougars finished the night with a 2-0 win over (5-10) Winnebago.  The Indians went down to defeat by scores of 25-8 and 25-16.  The Cougars served up nine aces had had 15 kills.

After a thrilling match against E-H,  Northeast controlled the tempo for the easy win.  Hathaway commented,  “The Winnebago game showed us how to stay consistent and continue to play our game no matter who we are playing. Winnebago is a good team and they have showed that in their wins this season. The girls are ready for their matches at Wisner and it will be exciting to watch them take on Madison and Howells-Dodge.”

25-8     LDNE
25-16   LDNE

Abby Peterson  2 digs
Brandi Simonsen  1 dig
Brianne Haskell  1 ace   3 kills  7 digs
Kelly Wakeley    4 ace   4 kills  3 digs
Lexie Bacon   12 set  assists   2 digs  1 kill
Libby Henneman    1 ace  2 digs
Madie Ronnfeldt   1 ace  4 kills   1 block  1 dig
Mickayla Petersen   3 digs
Sophia Henneman   1 ace   3 digs
Tessie Collins   2 kills

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Margaret Eileen (Hogen) Rooney, 93, of Hubbard NE

October 1, 2015 Leave a comment


Margaret Eileen (Hogen) Rooney, 93, of Hubbard, NE, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at the Pender Community Hospital in Pender, NE. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, October 3, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Hubbard, NE; with Father Paul Albenisius officiating. The visitation will be Friday, October 2, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with a prayer service beginning at 7:00 p.m. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Hubbard, NE. Memorials may be directed to St Jude’s Hospital in memory of grandson, Thomas Luke Rooney. Arrangements are under the direction of Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Pender, NE.

Marge was born March 12, 1922 in Waterbury, NE to Joseph and Rose (Gill) Hogan. She graduated from Waterbury High School. On November 5, 1941, Marge married Thomas Benidick Rooney at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Hubbard. The couple had seven children.

Marge was a member of St. Mary’s Parish where she was active in the Altar Society. She was also a member of Harty McNally Legion Auxiliary. Marge loved playing cards, quilting and embroidering, and making cookies for the neighborhood kids.

She is survived by sons, Richard (Mary Ann) Rooney of Chicago, IL, Mark (Karen) Rooney of Chicago, IL, Tim (Cynthia) Rooney of Centerville, VA; daughters, Rosemary Killian of Port Byron, IL, Jeannie (Blaine) Gaer of Pender, NE, Monica (Bob) McKay of Des Moines, IA; daughter-in-law Sue Rooney of Jackson, NE, 25 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren, and 7 great-great grandchildren.

Marge is preceded in death by her husband, Tom; parents, Joe and Rose; son, Tom, Jr.; grandson; Thomas Luke Rooney; eight brothers and sisters-in-law, parents-in-law, Mabel and Ben Rooney, and son-in-law, Ron Killian.

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Oakland-Craig Easily Defeats Ponca

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The Oakland-Craig Knights took on Ponca last Friday night, defeating them by a wide margin, 34-14. The Knights looked great on both sides of the ball, easily handling Ponca the entire game.

“Ponca has not had success in the win column, but they are a solid football team that has a brutal schedule. It was good to get out their with a solid win.  We really wanted to get out to a fast start and thought we did a good job of that,” stated Head Coach Joe Anderson.  “We were able to complete some passes early to open up our running game.”

This Friday night, Oakland-Craig faces a tough team in Stanton.

“This week is one of the bigger game of the seasons.  Stanton is a very good football team. (only loss to Battle Creek 19-6)They have a lot great athletes that play very physical. We will need a great week of preparation to accomplish one of our main goals of winning a district  championship,” said Anderson.

Come out and cheer on the Knights to a victory.

O-C offense lining up against Ponca. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

O-C offense lining up against Ponca. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

I love this pic, yes it is blurry but this kid was having fun and I wasn't planning this pic, so here it is! Quite the Knight fan. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

I love this pic, yes it is blurry but this kid was having fun and I wasn’t planning this pic, so here it is! Quite the Knight fan. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

After the game, the OC Knights do jumping jacks chanting K-N-I-G-H-T-S. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

After the game, the OC Knights do jumping jacks chanting K-N-I-G-H-T-S. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

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Oakland-Craig Homecoming Royalty

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Oakland-Craig Homecoming Royalty, from left: Bryce Uhing (2014 King), Connor Thiele, Cole Mitchell, Cody Mace, Bob Gatewood, King Tommy Nelson, Queen Olivia Bures, Bailey Charling, Brynn Charling, Brie Peterson, Mia Smith, Ashleigh Carr (2014 Queen) and crown bearers Noah Anderson, son of Nathan and Jen Anderson and Keryn Uhing, daughter of Dave and Alisa Uhing. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Oakland-Craig Homecoming Royalty, from left: Bryce Uhing (2014 King), Connor Thiele, Cole Mitchell, Cody Mace, Bob Gatewood, King Tommy Nelson, Queen Olivia Bures, Bailey Charling, Brynn Charling, Brie Peterson, Mia Smith, Ashleigh Carr (2014 Queen) and crown bearers Noah Anderson, son of Nathan and Jen Anderson and Keryn Uhing, daughter of Dave and Alisa Uhing. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

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Dancing at the OC Homecoming Pep Rally

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The young kids had a great time dancing at the OC Homecoming Pep Rally! Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

The young kids had a great time dancing at the OC Homecoming Pep Rally! Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

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Wrestling at OC Homecoming Pep Rally

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"Ponca" came to the OC pep rally and "wrestled" OC, with OC winning and also winning the homecoming football game. All photos credit of Denise Gilliland/Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

“Ponca” came to the OC pep rally and “wrestled” OC, with OC winning and also winning the homecoming football game. All photos credit of Denise Gilliland/Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

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Oakland-Craig’s Homecoming Pep Rally

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Oakland-Craig students celebrated homecoming week, concluding with a pep rally. All photos credit of Denise Gilliland/Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Oakland-Craig students celebrated homecoming week, concluding with a pep rally. All photos credit of Denise Gilliland/Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

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Gerald “Jerry” Brand, 78, of Tekamah NE

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Gerald “Jerry” Brand, age 78, of Tekamah, Nebraska, a loving, caring father and grandfather, passed away Monday, September 28, 2015 at Methodist Hospital in Omaha.

Jerry was born August 25, 1937 outside of Herman, Nebraska to Violet Grabbe and Gerald Brand.  He graduated high school from Tekamah, and on December 16, 1964 he married Karen Tranmer of Craig.  They lived and farmed in the rural area outside of Tekamah through their retirement.  Jerry was a lifelong farmer who enjoyed bowling, having coffee with his friends, and spending time with his family and grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife Karen, sons, Gerald (Vanessa) and Jarrod (Amanda); grandchildren, Kyle and Amelia, and Ravenna and Tamsin, and brother, Ellis Babbitt.

He is preceded in death by his parents, guardians Hans and Myrtle Christensen, and brothers Eldon, Neil, and David Babbitt.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Friday, October 2, 2015, 2:00 pm at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oakland.

VISITATION: Thursday, 6-8 pm with family receiving friends at Pelan Funeral Services in Oakland.

BURIAL: Craig Cemetery.

MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, memorials will be directed to the family for distribution to local organizations at a later date.

Gerald Brand

Gerald Brand

Please feel free to send your condolences to the family.
Each condolence will be printed and given to the family after the service.

pelan@pelanfuneralservices.com

 

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Margaret E. Rooney, 93, of Hubbard NE

September 30, 2015 Leave a comment


Margaret E. Rooney, 93, of Hubbard, NE, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at the Pender Community Hospital. Funeral services are pending with Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Pender, NE.

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