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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The joy of victory. St. Francis celebrates after advancing to the Class D-2 championship game by defeating Mullen 64-59 Thursday in the semi-final. Celebrating, left to right, are Emma Baumgart, Kaylee Stricklin, Alissa Kosch, Hannah Baumgart and Allison Weidner.

Let the celebration begin. Kaylee Stricklin, Allison Weidner and Emma Baumgart are all smiles after winning the state championship.

Kosch hits big shots against Mullen to help lead Lady Flyers to finals

Tue, 03/09/2021 - 4:00am

Alissa Kosch hit a threepointer with 59 seconds and nailed four straight free throws to lift St. Francis past Mullen 65-59 Thursday in the Class D-2 semifinal at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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CONGRATULATIONS 2020-21 ST. FRANCIS GIRLS CLASS D-2 STATE CHAMPIONS

Tue, 03/09/2021 - 4:00am

The St. Francis girls basketball team is the Class D-2 State Champions. Members of the team are, front row, left to right, Karly Kessler, Alexis Kuchar, Allison Weidner, Alissa Kosch, Hannah Baumgart and Makenna Wietfeld. Middle row, Emma Classen, Jalyssa Hastreiter, Emma Baumgart, Kayla Brandl and Leah Kosch. Back row, Kaylee Stricklin, Shelby Gilsdorf, Kylee Wessel, Head Coach Bryan Reichmuth and Assistant Coach Gary Bender.

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Addison Schneider’s knee injury limited her play against Fremont Bergan in the first round of the Class D-1 State Tournament. Humphrey-Lindsay Holy Family fell 50-42. Courtesy photos

Halle Beller brings the ball upcourt as she is defended by Fremont Bergan’s Summer Bojansky. Courtesy photos

Paige Beller goes up for a layup for Humphery-Lindsay Holy Family.

Lady Bulldogs cannot overcome Schneider injury

Tue, 03/09/2021 - 4:00am

Addison Schneider crumbled to the floor, and with her, Humphrey-Lindsay Holy Family’s season.

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Cooper Beller heads upcourt Saturday for Humphrey-Lindsay Holy Family. The boys defeated Perkins County 71-29 in the Class D?? District final, advancing to the state tournament. Courtesy photo

Jacob Sjuts drives in for two os his game-high 22 points for the Bulldogs. Courtesy photo

Bulldogs make return trip to state after district title

Wed, 03/03/2021 - 12:00am

The Humphrey-Lindsay Holy Family boys were not to be denied.

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Justin Leifeld drives to the basket Saturday in the Class D2-3 District final against Elgin/Pope John. St. Francis advances to state with a 77-42 win. Courtesy photo

Six St. Francis seniors won their final home game of the season and now head to the state tournament. Pictured, left to right, are Tyler Preister, Jack Lubischer, Justin Leifeld, Karter Welch, Haustyn Forney and Austin Leifeld.