Courtesy photos Alexis Kuchar runs a leg of the 4x100-meter relay, and St. Francis competed April 10 at the High Plains track meet in Osceola.

HSF girls 6th, boys 8th at Hgh Plains

The St. Francis girls placed 6th and the boys 8th April 10 at the High Plains Invitational in Osceola. Medaling for the Flyers are as follows: 100-meter dash — 3. Lillie Beltz; 5. Gavin Geilenkirchen 200-meter dash — 2. Lillie Beltz; 3. Gavin...

Emma Classen

Classen, Schneider earn Legion Auxiliary $500 scholarships

Two students are recipients of the American Legion Post 80 Humphrey American Legion Auxiliary scholarships for $500. The scholarships have been awarded to St. Francis senior Emma Classen and Humphrey High School senior Abilyn Schneider. Emma is the...

The Humphrey Public School FCCLA sent 19 to the State Leadership Conference April 7-9 in LIncoln. Courtesy photo

19 HPS FCCLA members compete at State Leadership Conference

Humphrey FCCLA had 19 members from Humphrey Public Schools attend the State Leadership Conference in Lincoln April 7-9. The students went to breakout sessions, presented their STAR projects and attended a dance. The Humphrey FCCLA Chapter received a...

St. Francis students are interviewed by local business people as part of a lesson in business communication skills. Courtesy photo

St. Francis students get first-hand experience with job interviews

St. Francis business teacher Katelynn Micek has been working with the sophomores on business communications skills. They have looked into careers and created resumes. On April 8, eight adults from the community, who are or have been involved in...

Summit Pork opened its 6,250-head swine finishing operation in Gage County's Hanover Township in 2023. Summit Pork’s owner, Bruce Rastetter, gave $50,000 to Gov. Jim Pillen’s 2022 gubernatorial campaign, according to state campaign finance records. Photo by Eric Gregory for the Flatwater Free Press

Pillen, livestock groups shape legislation

At a February legislative hearing, a seemingly mundane bill reforming county zoning procedures drew testimony from a big name: Gov. Jim Pillen. For those seeking to build projects such as livestock operations, Pillen said, applying for a permit from...

Medaling for St. Francis at the Osceola Invite April 2 are, left to right, Jacob Keller, Carson Wessel, Matthew Brockhaus and Andrew Kosch. Courtesy photo

Flyers medal at Osceola

The St. Francis golf team participated in its first meet of the season at the Osceola Invite April 2. The format was a 2-person scramble as each school could bring up to 3 2-person teams. The conditions were very difficult with strong north winds...

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Senior leadership. The St. Francis Flyers will count on these four seniors this season. Pictured, left to right, are Spencer Engel, Tanner Pfeifer, Colten Wietfeld and Tristen Classen. Democrat photo

Seniors have high expectations for season

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They are ready to hit someone not on their team.

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St. Francis head coach Eric Kessler said his team has veteran leadership, which will be needed this year to battle a tough schedule. Democrat photo

Expections never change at St. Francis

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St. Francis may not have big numbers, but they have experience and tradition on their side.

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McPhillips says team ready to qualify for state meet

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The St. Francis boys cross country team has never qualified for the state meet.

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Members of the 2021-22 St Francis cross country team are, front row, left to right, Ty Classen and Brock Pfeifer. Back row, Eli McPhillips, Keith Ternus, Owen Weidner and Garret Zach.

Running toward state

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A veteran team could make for an exciting season for the St. Francis cross country team.

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The St. Francis volleyball team plans to make a longer stay at the state tournament this year. Helping lead the way are, left to right, Kaylee Stricklin, Kelly Pfeifer and Kylee Wessel.