Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
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Potter-Dix's Coyote football team moved its record to 7-0 against the Banner County Wildcats in Harrisburg on Friday night. The Coyotes dominated in all aspects of the game, and only a late score by Banner County prevented a shutout. The Coyotes scored early and often, quickly putting the game out of reach for the overmatched Wildcats. Nine different Coyotes scored touchdowns in the game, and there were 13 total touchdowns for Potter-Dix in the contest. The Coyotes only attempted six passes, and...
Potter-Dix’s Coyote football team continued its success with a 51-12 win over Hay Springs Friday night at Combs Field in Potter. After deferring to the second half, the Coyotes kicked off and put the Hawks deep in their own territory to start the game. After a few unsuccessful running attempts, the Hawks connected on a long pass to get the ball into Coyote territory. But the Potter-Dix defense stiffened and forced a turnover on downs. On the Coyotes’ first play from scrimmage, sophomore quarterback Brayden Kasten found junior Luke Kasten on...
The 2021 Potter-Dix High School Homecoming Royalty are, from left, attendant Niko Koon, queen Kendal Nielsen, king Thomas Muldoon, attendant Jared Anton and Ana Manning. The crownbearers are Tulsa Pelster, daughter of Wes and Jessica Pelster, and Jackson Halligan, son of Cody and Jessica Halligan....
The No. 2 ranked D-6 Potter-Dix Coyotes remain unbeaten as they had no trouble defeating the visiting South Platte Blue Knights, 70-6, on Homecoming Night in Potter on Friday. The winless Blue Knights fell behind quickly and had no answers against the Coyotes offense, as sophomore quarterback Brayden Kasten threw for four touchdowns and ended the game with a 163.2 quarterback rating. Junior Luke Kasten also added a 34-yard touchdown pass. The Coyotes had two runners rush for over 100 yards,...
After two straight wins on Sept. 25, Potter-Dix’s Lady Coyote volleyball had three straight losses on the road to drop to 6-12. On Sept. 28, P-D traveled to Bayard for a triangular meet, and first faced off against host Bayard. The Lady Tigers edgeed the Lady Coyotes in both sets, 25-22 for the victory. Potter-Dix next faced South Platte, which won 25-21 and 25-17 to take the match. On Friday, the P-D hosted the Lady Blue Knights and Potter won the first set, 25-16. But the Lady Blue Knights win the next three sets 25-15, 25-19 and 25-20 for t...
Well folks, just like that, September is out the door and here comes October! Man how the time sure does fly. Beautiful time of the year and for this weekend the Autumn Adventure Play Zone is open at the Riverside Zoo with a giant pyramid, hay maze, hay slide giant Jenga & more. All day, everyday through November 30th. The Morrill Farmers market will also open now on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. They are planning on being in business through October 30th. For the last day of September (TODAY!) there will be a drive-through Job...
Helen S. Policky, age 101, of Sidney, passed away Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Kimball. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 1, at Prairie West Church in Potter with Pastor Warren Cico officiating. Inurnment will be at Greenwood Cemetery. Cremation has been held. A light lunch will be served at Prairie West Church following burial. Memorial contributions may be made in Helen's name to Prairie West Church, Policky Scholarship – which will be awarded each year to a Potter-Dix g... Full story
Potter-Dix’s Coyote Football team is ranked number 2 in the Six-Man standings and has had little trouble with their competition early in the season. But they Coyotes had a true test on Friday as they traveled to Arthur to match up against the number 5 ranked Arthur County Wolves in an early-afternoon game. Arthur County started fast and struck first with a 55-yard touchdown gallop by speedster Lance Vasa to give the Wolves an 8-0 lead. The Coyotes responded with a drive that featured miscues and penalties by Potter-Dix, but ultimately ended w...
A strong start and a big second quarter by the Potter-Dix Coyotes was too much for the visiting Crawford Rams to overcome, and the Coyotes moved their record to 3-0 with a big 65-25 win Friday night in Crawford. Potter-Dix held off the Rams in the first quarter, opening a three point lead, then scored three touchdowns to open up a 34-17 lead going into the halftime intermission. Any chances of a Crawford comeback were dashed in the third quarter when the swarming Coyote defense shut down the...
Lady Longhorns Seek First Win Kimball’s Lady Longhorn volleyball team went 0-4 on the new season as they headed into Tuesday’s matchup this week at Bridgeport to face the home team and Garden County. Kimball has won one set so far, against Gordon-Rushville on Aug. 26. The Lady Longhorns hosted Bridgeport last Thursday, and fell in straight sets 25-15, 25-9 and 25-23. The Lady Longhorns hope they can build upon that close final set in their second meeting against Bridgeport. Hopefully, the Lady Longhorns found an alignment to give them a bet...
The Sioux County Warriors traveled to Potter on Friday for their first game of the season against the D6 powerhouse Potter-Dix Coyotes, and had no answers for the overwhelming Coyotes offense and defense. The Coyotes piled up the points in the 62-8 victory and their second win in as many tries this season. Junior Luke Kasten and sophomore Brayden Kasten shared quarterbacking duties, combining for six completions out of 17 attempts for 121 yards and four touchdowns. Senior Jared Anton led the rushing attack, carrying eight times for 129 yards...
Potter-Dix’s Coyote football team had an historic run last season, going 9-and-0 in the regular season before finally being knocked-off by Cody-Kilgore in the playoffs. The team members made a commitment to each other to come back better and stronger, and it was obvious the boys had put in plenty of time in the weight room during the off-season. The work paid off for the Coyotes as they put away the Wallace Wolves in decisive fashion after a relatively slow start. With a 90 degree temperature and a gentle breeze at kickoff, the Wolves used t...
When the new school year opens next Monday, Aug. 23, in Kimball, it will open with these new teachers. From left are Jolie Dorrell, 4th grade; Jack Birky, social sciences; Mark Jefferis, art; Katherine Robinson, 5th grade; Blythe Diamond, 3rd grade; and Jenna Enevoldsen, mathematics. Nearby, classes began Aug. 16 in Banner County and Aug. 18 in Potter-Dix....
Good morning Banner County! Boy have we had our share and then some of fires here this past month. Another one in the northwestern corner this past week. We really, really need some rain. School has officially started here and in a number of other school districts in our surrounding area. In Scottsbluff, last Friday brought hot air balloons in the air and derby races at the Scottsbluff County Fairgrounds. The High Plains Riot continues today through Sunday, August 22nd, with motorcycles, rat rods, hot rods and customs. For more information on...
Timothy Dale Lukassen of Dix, Nebraska, passed away October 26, 2020, from complications of COVID-19. Family and friends are invited to share a time of fellowship and a celebration of Timothy's life at the Kimball Eagles from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 14. The services have been entrusted to the Cantrell Funeral Home. Timothy was born October 25, 1953, in Kimball, NE, to Dale and Amelia (Kresha) Lukassen. Most of his first decade was spent on the family farm east of Dix, NE, with the... Full story
During the time she studied for her Early Childhood Education Endorsement, Potter-Dix kindergarten teacher Chari Mohr made some startling discoveries. "A kindergarten student who has not been read to could enter school with less than 60 hours of literacy nutrition," she said. "No teacher, no matter how talented, can make up for those lost hours of mental nourishment." It is not too late to help young children prepare for school although the clock is ticking. There is still time to encourage and... Full story
William Eugene Hanway was born Sept. 9, 1931, in Broadwater, NE to Robert and Beryl (Paxton) Hanway. He passed away on July 26, 2021, at home in Loveland, CO at the age of 89. He attended Bridgeport and Sidney, NE schools. He served in the United States Air Force and was stationed in Valdosta, GA and Germany. He married Laura Mae Bigelow on May 29, 1952 in Valdosta. They have lived in Valdosta, GA, Hot Springs, SD, Scottsbluff, Northport, Bridgeport, Dix and Kimball, NE, then moving to Pratt,... Full story
Timothy Dale Lukassen of Dix, Nebraska passed away October 26, 2020 from complications of COVID-19. Family and friends are invited to share a time of fellowship and a celebration of Timothy’s life at the Kimball Eagles from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 14. The services have been entrusted to the Cantrell Funeral Home. Timothy was born October 25, 1953, in Kimball, NE, to Dale and Amelia (Kresha) Lukassen. Most of his first decade was spent on the family farm east of Dix, NE, with the f... Full story
Over the past seven years, the Nebraska Department of Education has developed standards in the content areas of English/language arts, mathematics and science, which are assessed statewide and required by statute. Although not required by law, fine arts, physical education, health education and world languages standards have also been developed. David Jespersen, from the Nebraska Department of Education Public Information Office, told the Observer concerning the standards, "I can't speak for the...
Devani Frerichs plays second base and Liliana Solis the outfield for the 10U softball team during Kimball Baseball/Softball play this summer. The regular season has ended for the rec program. The 10U team fielded players from Potter, Dix and Kimball....
The annual Potter CarBowl returns this weekend with a loaded “Friday Night Rev Up” lineup and nonstop, morning-to-evening events on the big Saturday schedule. CarBowl spokesman Drew Enevoldsen told the Observer that the duckpin bowling tournament this year features a whopping $600 in cash prizes “We’d really like to grow that event,” he said. The tournament, with Potter-Dix cheerleaders helping out, begins at 10 a.m. at Potter’s iconic ducking bowling alley. As for other highlights, Enevoldsen...
The Potter-Dix Coyotes sent their track and field qualifiers to the NSAA Class D State Championships in Omaha late last week, and some outstanding performances earned a few of the athletes medals at the end of the competition. A few Coyote athletes picked the right time to achieve personal best marks in an event while competing in the State Championships. Potter-Dix junior Thomas Muldoon placed fifth in the boys 800-meters with a time of 2:05.02, a personal best and garnering the best placing for Potter-Dix. Muldoon’s previous best was 2...
BANNER COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL Kathryn Blankenship – Attend Western Nebraska Community College, major in nursing WNCC CW Yount Foundation Scholarship - full tuition, fees, books approx. $4,000 per year, $8,000 Haven and Virginia Smith Scholarship - $3,000 WNCC Early Admission Scholarship - $1,000 per year, $2,000 Minuteman Activities Conference Scholarship - $1,000 WNCC Outstanding Leadership Scholarship - $500 Marsha Faye Schmall Memorial Scholarship - $1,000 Farm Bureau Scholarship - $500 Roosevelt Public Power District Scholarship - $200 D... Full story
Potter-Dix's Coyote Track and Field team traveled to Chappell last Wednesday to compete in the District D-9 Meet, and the Coyotes qualified seven athletes to travel to the State Meet in Omaha on Friday and Saturday. Sophomore Luke Kasten and junior Thomas Muldoon both qualified in three different events at the end of the competition. Kasten qualified in the 100 Meters, High Jump and the 4x800 Meter Relay by placing second in the 100 Meters, second in the High Jump and second with the 4x800...
Potter-Dix Schools seniors were the first of the area seniors to graduate. The 15 P-D seniors graduated on May 8 at 2 p.m. Their Class Motto was a quote from Tim McGraw: "Chase Your Dreams, but always know the road that will lead you home." The afternoon began with a 10-minute slideshow highlighting the seniors, and salutatorian Jaydin Paxton and valedictorian Mary Kasten relived moments and thanked family and staff. Teacher and coach Dale Frerichs addressed the seniors and crowd with wisdom,...