Elkhorn Valley entered Thursday's night on a hot streak of sorts, winning four straight.
The Falcons were coming off a strong win over West Holt on Tuesday in which the team recorded 75 total digs and Alyssa Rood and Hannah Ollendick recorded eight kills each. They won in straight sets 25-14, 25-19 and 25-21. However, Chambers/Wheeler Central brought that all to a halt, topping the Falcons in straight sets 25-14, 25-21 and 25-13. The Falcons were unable to keep up in most phases of the game as the Renegades recorded 37 kils, 32 digs and 10 aces to run away with the win. Individual statistics for Elkhorn Valley will be added as they become available. Tyler Miller has been honored as a future leader by U.S. Bank and the Nebraska Schools Activities Association.
The NSAA announced Monday that Miller, of Elkhorn Valley, was named among 48 finalists for the 2016-2017 Believers and Achievers award. Miller was nominated by Elkhorn Valley staff. To be eligible for the award, nominees must be seniors with a cumulative grade point average of 3.75 and participate in NSAA activities. The students also must be active in their communities and schools, as well as write a citizenship essay. Of the 48 finalists, eight will be chosen to receive a $500 scholarship to the college of their choice. The winners will be presented with their scholarship at a banquet in April. Other Antelope County nominees are: Kylie Thiele, Clearwater Orchard Kassidy Grosserode, Neligh-Oakdale Samantha Wright, Neligh-Oakdale Jordan Mescher, Pope John Alyssa Rood, Elkhorn Valley Tyler James Miller, Elkhorn Valley It was a strong weekend for the Elkhorn Valley Falcons volleyball squad, as they came away with three wins from the Scribner-Snyder invite.
The Falcons did record one loss as well at the invite at the hands of Ponca, losing 25-8 and 25-19. In the match, Shelby Cakebread and Alyssa Rood led the way, bringing up five digs each. Elkhorn Valley did not let the loss affect them too much. They rebounded to beat their other three opponents in straight sets. Against the host school, Scribner-Snyder, the Falcons took the win 25-19 and 25-12. Jasmine Wiese provided strong defense for Elkhorn Valley, bringing up 10 digs. Offensively, Hannah Ollendick led the Falcons with five kills. The Falcons also took on Winnebago, winning decisively 25-14 and 25-10. Amber Miller was phenomenal for the Falcons against the Indians, bringing up nine digs, recording eight aces and providing two kills for the Elkhorn Valley attack. The final matchup for the Falcons was against Oakland-Craig, a team that played the Falcons close before Elkhorn Valley pulled out the win 25-20 and 25-21. It was a digging party for the Falcons, as the team recorded 59 digs in the match. Cakebread and Bri Werner were each credited with 13 digs, Rood brought up 11 digs and Miller was responsible for 10 digs. The Falcons return to action Tuesday when the host the West Holt Huskies. Two people were transported to the hospital after their vehicle struck and killed five calves on Highway 275 late Saturday night.
Antelope County Deputy John Shaver said John Kight of Neligh was traveling westbound from Tilden when he struck five black cows at about 11 p.m. The accident occurred about 1 mile west of Tilden on Highway 275. Kight was driving a Chevy Trailblazer owned by his passenger, Jackie Sparr. Shaver said several dozen calves raised at Coe Cattle Company Feedlot, but not owned by the company, were out of their pens at the time of the accident. “Jackie stated that the whole roadway was covered with cows. She said there were cows everywhere,” Shaver said. He said a pickup and trailer later struck at least one of the dead calves shortly after Kight’s vehicle. Shaver said the rest of the cattle were accounted for shortly after the accident. Both Kight and Sparr were transported to Antelope Memorial Hospital in Neligh by Tilden Rescue. They were treated and released. “No one was seriously injured. Luckily these were yearlings and not full grown,” Shaver said. Responding to the accident were Tilden Fire and Rescue, the Tilden Police Department and the Antelope County Sheriff’s Department. Shaver said the accident remains under investigation. It was a rough road trip to Bloomfield for the Elkhorn Valley football team as the Bees scored in triple digits on Friday night.
Bloomfield (3-1) defeated the Falcons 102-21. The Falcons managed a pair of Shawn Klinetobe touchdowns in the first quarter, but Bloomfield already had a hefty lead of 60-12 after the first quarter. Josh McFarland added a rushing touchdown late in the fourth as well for the Falcons. The Bees put up 548 yards of rushing, averaging 10.7 yards per carry. Elkhorn Valley will be on the road again next week as they play St. Mary's (3-0). This Saturday was the 15th Annual Ribfest in Tilden, sponsored by Tilden Legion Post 170.
Participants cooked ribs all day, and attendees roamed from tent to tent, watching some Husker football and enjoying Hors D'oeuvres for People Choice Awards. Rib eating began at 5 p.m., after which winners were announced at 6 p.m. 2016 Ribfest Hors D’oeuvres Winners 1. Brandon Rystrom & Brent Wisneiski 2. Kent Jenkins 3. Martin Lammers 4. Ted Schugg & Tim Bennett 2016 Ribfest Ribs Place Winners 1. Mike Haffke 2. Andrew Cockerill & TOny McElHose 3. Mike Sousek 4. Oe Schaecher 5. Wade Oelsligle & Brythnn Henery 6. Derric Werner & Aaron Sandall 7. Jim Bauer & Tina Bauer 8. Riley Smith & Ben Taake 9. Martin Lammers 10.Terry Sparr It was not the homecoming that the Elkhorn Valley Falcons had hoped for as they fell to the Allen Eagles 66-6.
The Eagles scored early and often, using a strong running attack to keep the Falcons on their heels. Allen jumped out to a 22-0 lead in the first quarter. They kept their foot on the gas in the second quarter, adding 30 points to their lead. The Falcons were able to get on the board midway through the second quarter on a short Josh McFarland touchdown run. That play was set up by a deep completion from McFarland to Shawn Klinetobe on a trick play. McFarland would take over the quarterback duties full time in the second half after starter Koby Smith went down with an apparent knee injury. The Falcons were unable to close the gap on the scoreboard the rest of the game, giving up 14 points in the third before both teams failed to score in the fourth quarter. The loss drops the Falcons to 0-3 on the season. They hope to turn their fortunes around next week when they take on the Bloomfield Bees. Elkhorn Valley crowned its 2016 homecoming royalty on Friday afternoon.
Seniors Hailey Eckert and Austin Miller were named royalty. Candidates were Shelby Cakebread, Gracie Halsey, Elizabeth Osborn and Alyssa Rood for queen. King candidates were Travis Fleetwood, Alex Martinez, Tyler Miller and Ezequiel Pena. The Elkhorn Valley TeamMates chapter will be holding a tailgate before tonight's homecoming game.
The tailgate is to raise funds for the chapter and activities which will be sponsored throughout the year. Serving begins at 6 pm with a free will donation for pork patty, chips, bar and drink. It was another tough homecoming for the Elkhorn Valley Falcons, as they were unable to get much done at the net, falling in straight sets to North Central 25-16, 25-13, 25-10. The Falcons were able to muster just 20 kills as a team, led by Amber Miller's five. Defensively, Alyssa Rood and Jasmine Wiese each brought up 11 digs while Liz Osborne and Hannah Ollendick each added nine digs of their own. The Falcons will take the weekend to regroup and return to action next Tuesday when they host Plainview.
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