Bobcat boys basketball traveled to Big Rock Monday night and came home with a split.
7th grade knocked off the hosts 31-24. Six players scored points: Tristan Reed, Brady Andrews, Dane Lenhardt, O-Hop, and Jeremy Rominski. We were led by Landon Johnson with 10. Kaden Geers- Clason racked up 9 DSRs. Titus Banister, Lucas Herlein, Alex Barnes, and Brandon Dismore added DSRs. Noah Gilbert and Caden Hamer played their positions.
8th grade suffered a slow start falling behind by 12 after the first quarter but playing even the rest of the way in a 34-46 loss. Cole Gudmunson led us in scoring with 11 with Alex Hoffman and Landin Stillwell chipping in 8 each. Jackson Brockway and Jordan Arroyo rounded out the scoring. Tanner Daniels, Aiden Wold, Drew Thatcher, and Joey Artwhol contributed 5 DSRs.
Our next game is Wednesday at Newark
Bobcat boys basketball chased the Raiders back to Earlville Friday night.
7th grade turned up the defense in the second half for a 34-8 win. Eight players scored points led by Landon Johnson’s 16. Tristan Reed, Kaden Geers-Clason,
Brady Andrews, Titus Banister, Dane Lenhardt, Jeremy Rominski, and Alex Barnes all cracked the score column. Noah Gilbert, Caden Hamer, Lucas Herlein, O-Hop, and Brandon Dismore combined for ten DSRs.
8th grade finished the job sending the Raiders home 42-16. Jackson Brockway and Cole Gudmunson combined for 21 points. Landin Stillwell, Jordan Arroyo, Aiden Wold, and Alex Hoffman totaled 21 together. Tanner Daniels, Kameron Madrigal, Drew Thatcher, and Joey Artwhol chipped in with 7 DSRs.
Shawn Levick , Destiny Salgado, and Nolan Kerley managed at a high level.
Our next game is tonight at HBR
Smile Dental Program.....the mobile dentist are coming back to the District on January 19, 2022.
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Bobcat boys basketball traveled to Lisbon Tuesday night and earned our first sweep of the season with 7th grade winning 42-18 and 8th grade over the Lions 27-19. 7s featured a balanced scorebook with ten players with at least one basket: Tristan Reed, Kaden Geers-Clason, Brady Andrews, Noah Gilbert, Landon Johnson, Titus Banister, Caden Hamer, Jeremy Rominski, Alex Barnes, and Brandon Dismore. Owen Haggerty, Dane Lenhardt, Lucas Herlien, and Owen Hopkins supported our defense with DSRs. We played hard in a tough, small gym.
Eighth graders cracked the win column and more importantly, showed intensity and fire, breaking the game open in the third period with better pressure and rotation in the Blue Press. Cole Gudmunson and Jackson Brockway led in scoring with ten each. Aiden Wold and Landin Stillwell rounded out the scoring. Tanner Daniels, Kameron Madrigal , Alex Hoffman, Drew Thatcher, and Joey Artwohl combined for 14 DSRs while Jordan Arroyo amassed a whopping 16 himself. Keep up the good work, Bobcats. Next game is Friday at home against Earlville.
Bobcat boys basketball traveled to Serena Monday night.
7th grade was down 21-27 with two minutes to go, but they kept working the blue press and tied the game at 27 to force overtime where the Bobcats dominated, outsourcing the Huskers 13-1 on their way to a 40-28 victory. Six players scored points with Brady Andrews and Landon Johnson leading the way with 13 and 12. DSRs are unavailable for this game, but our defense really stepped up. Our bigs: Tristan Reed, Kaden Geers, O-Hop, Jeremy Rominski, Alex Barnes, and Brandon Dismore closed down the lane in the second half. Our hounds and hawks: Noah Gilbert, Owen Haggerty, Titus Banister, Dane Lenhardt, Lucas Herlien pressured the ball resulting in turnovers and baskets. Caden Hamer brought the hammer down with a big 3 in the fourth quarter during our comeback.
Against a tough Serena squad, 8th grade showed a spark at times with hustle and grit. We are starting to pick up our team play and communicating better on court. Cole Gudmunson, Jackson Brockway, Aiden Wold, and Landin Stillwell scored points while Jordan Arroyo and Kameron Madrigal recorded DSRs. We will continue to work hard and up our intensity.
Our next game is in Lisbon tonight. Our first home game is Friday against Earlville.
Friday night boys basketball at Leland:
7th grade used aggressive defense and a balanced offensive attack to pummel the Panthers 54-5. Twelve Bobcats scored points, led by Tristan Reed with 14, Kaden Geers-Classon. and Landon Johnson scored six, and Brady Andrews, Dane Lenhardt, Caden Hamer, Lucas Herlein, and Alex Barnes chipped in four each while Owen Haggerty, Owen Hopkins, Jeremy Rominski, and Brandon Dismore all made a basket. Noah Gilbert had one DSR (deflection/steal/rebound), Titus Banister recorded two. Shawn Levick was very busy as our statistician and Destiny Salgado kept score next to Hall of famer-Rick Hechathorn.
8th graders came up short in a nailbiter 34-38. Cole Gudmunson scored 17, Jackson Brockway 11, and Landin Stillwell 6. Kameron Madrigal, Alex Hoffman, Jordan Johnson booked 3 DSRs. Aiden Wold, Tanner Daniels, Drew Thatcher, and Joey Artwohl had 2 DSRs. Nolan Kerley was best dressed in the building. I am proud of how we fought the entire game. Thanks to Destiny and Shawn for their help with numbers. Cheer team was loud and proud-thank you!
The Book is at SMS today through Friday! You can also shop online here: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/cptoolkit/homepage.do?method=homepage&url=somonaukmiddleschool1
Somonauk Community Unit School District #432 would like to honor our United States Veterans during the week of Veterans Day, November 8-12, 2021. For the safety of our students, staff, and community we have decided not to host our annual school assembly again this year. We value this event with the highest regard and we look forward to hosting this event in the coming years.
As a district, we would still like to acknowledge our local veterans who selflessly served our country. Please help us pay tribute to them in a virtual ceremony by sending a digital photo or two, possibly “then” and “now”, of a veteran that you know, as well as branch served, time period, and any special recognition (i.e., Lt. John Patrick, Army, 1965-1969, Bronze Star)
Somonauk School District values the service of our Veterans, we look forward to honoring them and their families. Please send the pictures to nesse@somonauk.net by November 1, 2021, in order to be included in the presentation.
Congratulations to 8th grader Madison Malcik for being selected to participate in the ILMEA District 8 festival in Junior Band (Alto Saxophone) and Junior Jazz Band (Alto Saxophone.) We are proud of you Madison!
Get in on the fall fun Friday, October 22 at Somonauk's first Fall Fest and Drive-In Movie! The Somonauk Student Council and FFA are putting on a Fall Fest for our community. The fest will be held outside of Somonauk Middle School at 5:30pm. Festivities include hayrides, face painting, FFA pumpkin sales, Costume Competition, Pumpkin Painting Competition, Woody's Apple Orchard Refreshments, Live Somonauk Studio Band, prizes, and more! First showing, Hotel Transylvania, begins at 7pm, and second showing, A Quiet Place, is to follow. Entrance is free! Join us for a scarily good time!
Congratulations to the Bobcat Soccer team on their 3rd place finish in the Jr 10 tournament shutting out Indian Creek 3-0. Goals were scored by Alex Hoffman, Kadyn Haage and Cole Gudmunson with assists from Patrick Short and Cole Gudmunson. Congratulations again on your conference championship and a great season. To all 8th graders good luck in your next level of play and to the 7th graders we will see you in the fall.
Lunch menu change for tomorrow. Instead of nachos it will be burrito.
Come cheer on your Bobcat soccer team tonight as they take on Indian Creek at home in the third place game, and their final game of the year! They will end their season as co-conference champions with a regular season record of 14-2.
On Friday the 8th grade volleyball season came to an end. The girls fought hard against Newark but came up short in two games. Throughout the season the girls improved greatly and should be proud of how much they have learned. Please wash your uniforms and listen for an announcement on when to turn them into the coaches.
Last Friday your somonauk bobcat soccer team defeated Leland in the first round of the conference tournament by a score of 4-1. Goals were scored by Cole Gudmunson with two and Landin Stillwell with 1. Goals were assisted by Cole Gudmunson and Landin Stillwell with one each. Wish your Bobcats luck for their conference semifinal game against HBR!
SHS Leadership is hosting their annual Spirit Wear Sale.
Order forms available here: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1602693/Scan0040.pdf
Just a reminder that fall picture retakes will be taken this Thursday. To order photos, please contact Van Gogh school photographers at 847-382-2282.
Thank you!
The 8th grade volleyball girls brought home another victory to end the regular season. They lost the first game to Paw Paw, but then fought hard to win the next two games. Kammy Ambler showed great hussle covering the middle of the court. Pacey Wyant and Kammy were able to get many kills off of Aubrey Chiavario's sets. The team starts the conference tournament on Thursday.
The 7th grade girls won their last volleyball game last night against Paw Paw. We had some really great serves by all the girls! They played really well as a team and they all have improved so much over the season! I can not wait to see what these ladies have to bring next year! Congratulations, ladies!
Last night your Bobcat soccer team got redemption against the Paw Paw Bulldogs by a score of 5-3. Goals were scored by Landin Stillwell with 2, Patrick Short, Cole Gudmunson and Jackson Brockway. Assists came from Patrick Short, Landin Stillwell, Cole Gudmunson and Titus Banister. Tristan Reed with an amazing performance in goal with multiple stops. The team starts their Jr. 10 Tournament at home on Friday.