Wildcats End Season at Districts

Body The St. Paul cross country team had plenty of practice tackling hills on the cross country course this season; however, last week, at the District C-4 Championship, the course was far from hilly.
CHRISTOPHER THOMAS heads into the final straightaway during last week’s district meet in Hastings. Thomas placed forty-third at last Thursday’s competition. (Michael Happ)

Thede, Hymer Lead St. Paul at LPC Invite

Body Coming into their fall campaign, the St. Paul Wildcats’ boys’ cross country team had a big goal for the season. Following four straight years of securing the Lou-Platte Conference title on the cross country course, the Wildcats were hoping to extend that streak to five.
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Beavers Spoil Bluejays’ Homecoming

Body It was a special day in Elba last Friday, and, amid all the pomp and circumstance surrounding the homecoming festivities at Elba High School, the Purple and Gold were hoping to find the means necessary to squeak out a homecoming victory.
ELBA’S BRENDON KEENE looks for a receiver downfield during Friday afternoon’s game against St. Edward. The Beavers ended up topping the Bluejays 67-18. (Michael Rother)

Wildcats Challenged by Tough Opponents

Body The St. Paul Wildcats opened a busy week on the hardwood with a hard-fought 21-25, 25-23, 22-25, 25-23, 15-17 loss to Columbus Lakeview. Jenna Jakubowski had a career-high twenty-nine kills in the match, and added two blocks and two aces.

Centurions Keep Pace at Conference

Body The strength of the LouPlatte Conference was on full display last Tuesday afternoon, when runners from all nine conference schools converged on the St. Paul Country Club for the conference’s annual meet.
ETHAN FRANKFORTER and Jack Hadenfeldt were nearly in lockstep past the two mile mark during the LouPlatte Conference Cross Country Meet last Tuesday. The Centurions placed seventh at the meet. (Michael Happ)

St. Paul Stays Alive in Postseason Play

Body With an overall record of 20-9, the St. Paul softball team secured their spot in Friday’s C-6 District Final in Wisner after splitting games in the Subdistrict C-8 tournament Monday afternoon.
ST. PAUL’S KARLIE VIETH makes a play in the infield during last Friday morning’s game between the Wildcats and Grand Island Central Catholic. The Crusaders topped the Wildcats 9-2. Later in the tournament, St. Paul would also fall to Ord, with the Chanticleers winning the game 8-7. (Michael Happ)
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