Sports Physicals are due Thursday to Mrs. Thalheim or Friday 8a.m. -12 p.m. to the High School office. If you have questions, let Mrs. Thalheim know.
WKLL POWERLIFTING – 2026
Coach Cole;
The Huskies traveled to Rexford to compete in the 2nd annual WKLL Powerlifting meet on April 6 and had a bittersweet morning. NV would anticipate 25 lifters competing in the event, but would come up with 22 able to lift. The girls that competed were freshmen, Kaylee Miller and Brielle Britton (who would do bench only with a hip injury). Sophomore, Andrea Meraz. Seniors, Kathryn Speer and Brooke Preston (who would do bench press only with an ankle injury.) The boys that competed were freshmen, Aaron Horacek, Bryson Wilder, Levi Black, Jeremiah Kirkland, Jaden Johns, and Cash Compton. Sophomores, Lucas Hansen, Zane Brown, Griffin McKinney, Tait Thalheim, and Ty Miller. Junior, Conner David. Seniors, Gavin Thalheim, Owen Hammond, Maverick Rogers, Clay Van Patten, and Ayden Keith. The athletes arrived at 9:30 am and measured their squat depth, warmed up, and began competition at 10:00 am. Bench and Hang Clean went very well for each athlete, but Squat was tough. Many Huskies were unable to touch the horizontal band for squat. It was a result of us not practicing that type of depth in weights class, and also starting their first attempt with too high of weight. Nonetheless, this was a learning opportunity for the students and myself in preparation for next year’s season. Overall I was very happy that all the HS P.E. students were able to go to the meet and compete. Powerlifting has provided us with an added boost of motivation in the weight room, as we look forward to testing our strength against other league schools!
The Husky Boys were WKLL POWERLIFTING CHAMPIONS!!!
The Husky Girls ended in 4th place out of 5 teams.
TEAM SCORING
BOYS
1. Northern Valley – 275 points
2. Golden Plains – 254 points
3. Wheatland – 140 points
4. Cheylin – 124 points
5. Logan – 76 points
6. Western Plains – 51 points
7. Triplains – 38 points
8. Brewster – 18 points
GIRLS
1. Golden Plains – 185 points
2. Cheylin – 124 points
3. Wheatland – 82 points
4. Northern Valley – 43 points
5. Triplains – 30 points
Individual Results and placing are below;
GIRLS (Bench, Squat, Clean)
Brielle Britton (132) – 65 lbs (6th), 0 lbs, 0 lbs 1 point
Andrea Meraz (132) – 100 lbs (3rd), 0 lbs, 105 lbs (4th) 10 points
Brooke Preston (140) – 100 lbs (1st), 0 lbs, 0 lbs 10 points
Kathryn Speer (156) – 0 lbs, 0 lbs, 105 lbs (1st) 10 points
Kaylee Miller (PWT) – 75 lbs (4th), 125 lbs (4th), 80 lbs (4th) 12 points
Ty Miller (114) – 95 lbs (2nd), 135 lbs (2nd), 95 lbs (2nd) 24 points
Jaden Johns (132) – 100 lbs (6th), 140 lbs (6th), 100 lbs (5th) 4 points
Bryson Wilder (132) – 105 lbs (5th), 155 lbs (2nd), 135 lbs (2nd) 18 points
Cash Compton (132) – 135 lbs (3rd), 175 lbs (1st), 115 lbs (4th) 20 points
Levi Black (148) – 145 lbs (3rd), 225 lbs (3rd), 130 lbs (4th) 16 points
Tait Thalheim (148) – 170 lbs (1st), 235 lbs (2nd), 170 lbs (2nd) 26 points
Maverick Rogers (148) – 140 lbs (4th), 0 lbs, 155 lbs (3rd) 10 points
Lucas Hansen (156) – 195 lbs (3rd), 225 lbs (5th), 225 lbs (1st) 18 points
Conner David (156) – 130 lbs, 0 lbs, 175 lbs (6th) 1 point
Zane Brown (165) – 190 lbs (1st), 0 lbs, 195 lbs (1st) 20 points
Jeremiah Kirkland (173) – 185 lbs (1st), 0 lbs, 165 lbs (2nd) 18 points
Owen Hammond (181) – 210 lbs (2nd), 315 lbs (3rd), 240 lbs (1st) 24 points
Gavin Thalheim (198) – 225 lbs (1st), 0 lbs, 275 lbs (1st) 20 points
Griffin McKinney (220) – 195 lbs (1st), 0 lbs, 200 lbs (1st) 20 points
Ayden Keith (220) – 0 lbs, 205 lbs (2nd), 0 lbs 8 points
Aaron Horacek (PWT) – 185 lbs (4th), 0 lbs, 190 lbs (2nd) 12 points
Clay Van Patten (PWT) – 180 lbs (5th), 0 lbs, 175 lbs (3rd) 8 points
Coach Cole;
The Huskies traveled to Rexford to compete in the 2nd annual WKLL Powerlifting meet on April 6 and had a bittersweet morning. NV would anticipate 25 lifters competing in the event, but would come up with 22 able to lift. The girls that competed were freshmen, Kaylee Miller and Brielle Britton (who would do bench only with a hip injury). Sophomore, Andrea Meraz. Seniors, Kathryn Speer and Brooke Preston (who would do bench press only with an ankle injury.) The boys that competed were freshmen, Aaron Horacek, Bryson Wilder, Levi Black, Jeremiah Kirkland, Jaden Johns, and Cash Compton. Sophomores, Lucas Hansen, Zane Brown, Griffin McKinney, Tait Thalheim, and Ty Miller. Junior, Conner David. Seniors, Gavin Thalheim, Owen Hammond, Maverick Rogers, Clay Van Patten, and Ayden Keith. The athletes arrived at 9:30 am and measured their squat depth, warmed up, and began competition at 10:00 am. Bench and Hang Clean went very well for each athlete, but Squat was tough. Many Huskies were unable to touch the horizontal band for squat. It was a result of us not practicing that type of depth in weights class, and also starting their first attempt with too high of weight. Nonetheless, this was a learning opportunity for the students and myself in preparation for next year’s season. Overall I was very happy that all the HS P.E. students were able to go to the meet and compete. Powerlifting has provided us with an added boost of motivation in the weight room, as we look forward to testing our strength against other league schools!
The Husky Boys were WKLL POWERLIFTING CHAMPIONS!!!
The Husky Girls ended in 4th place out of 5 teams.
TEAM SCORING
BOYS
1. Northern Valley – 275 points
2. Golden Plains – 254 points
3. Wheatland – 140 points
4. Cheylin – 124 points
5. Logan – 76 points
6. Western Plains – 51 points
7. Triplains – 38 points
8. Brewster – 18 points
GIRLS
1. Golden Plains – 185 points
2. Cheylin – 124 points
3. Wheatland – 82 points
4. Northern Valley – 43 points
5. Triplains – 30 points
Individual Results and placing are below;
GIRLS (Bench, Squat, Clean)
Brielle Britton (132) – 65 lbs (6th), 0 lbs, 0 lbs 1 point
Andrea Meraz (132) – 100 lbs (3rd), 0 lbs, 105 lbs (4th) 10 points
Brooke Preston (140) – 100 lbs (1st), 0 lbs, 0 lbs 10 points
Kathryn Speer (156) – 0 lbs, 0 lbs, 105 lbs (1st) 10 points
Kaylee Miller (PWT) – 75 lbs (4th), 125 lbs (4th), 80 lbs (4th) 12 points
Ty Miller (114) – 95 lbs (2nd), 135 lbs (2nd), 95 lbs (2nd) 24 points
Jaden Johns (132) – 100 lbs (6th), 140 lbs (6th), 100 lbs (5th) 4 points
Bryson Wilder (132) – 105 lbs (5th), 155 lbs (2nd), 135 lbs (2nd) 18 points
Cash Compton (132) – 135 lbs (3rd), 175 lbs (1st), 115 lbs (4th) 20 points
Levi Black (148) – 145 lbs (3rd), 225 lbs (3rd), 130 lbs (4th) 16 points
Tait Thalheim (148) – 170 lbs (1st), 235 lbs (2nd), 170 lbs (2nd) 26 points
Maverick Rogers (148) – 140 lbs (4th), 0 lbs, 155 lbs (3rd) 10 points
Lucas Hansen (156) – 195 lbs (3rd), 225 lbs (5th), 225 lbs (1st) 18 points
Conner David (156) – 130 lbs, 0 lbs, 175 lbs (6th) 1 point
Zane Brown (165) – 190 lbs (1st), 0 lbs, 195 lbs (1st) 20 points
Jeremiah Kirkland (173) – 185 lbs (1st), 0 lbs, 165 lbs (2nd) 18 points
Owen Hammond (181) – 210 lbs (2nd), 315 lbs (3rd), 240 lbs (1st) 24 points
Gavin Thalheim (198) – 225 lbs (1st), 0 lbs, 275 lbs (1st) 20 points
Griffin McKinney (220) – 195 lbs (1st), 0 lbs, 200 lbs (1st) 20 points
Ayden Keith (220) – 0 lbs, 205 lbs (2nd), 0 lbs 8 points
Aaron Horacek (PWT) – 185 lbs (4th), 0 lbs, 190 lbs (2nd) 12 points
Clay Van Patten (PWT) – 180 lbs (5th), 0 lbs, 175 lbs (3rd) 8 points
The Northern Valley Husky golf team had their first meet of the season at the Oberlin Varsity Invitational. The Huskies brought some experience with Conner David and Audrey Mathews returning from last season. Clay Van Patten returns after a season off to participate in track. Gavin Thalheim, Owen Hammond, and Tait Thalheim are all new to high school golf and had their first ever meet while dual-sporting with track as well this season.
The Huskies had some success early on with many good holes on the front-9. As the day went on, the Huskies faced some challenges and didn't finish as well as they started. Conner David had the best finish of the team with a 7th place finish while shooting an 88. The next best finish was Tait Thalheim with a 16th place finish shooting a 99. Gavin Thalheim took a couple bad holes towards the end that led to him finishing with a 112 in 28th place. Clay Van Patten shot a 123 for 33rd, Owen Hammond shot a 133 for 35th and Audrey Mathews finished with a 136 for 36th place.
Overall, we had some mixed results and successes. It's good to field a full team again after only having 3 golfers last season. I think the squad will continue to improve as they gain experience. The varsity squad will travel to Smith Center on April 7th.
Images-
Conner David and his 7th-place medal
Conner David
Gavin Thalheim
Owen Hammond
Clay Van Patten
Tait Thalheim
Audrey Mathews
The Huskies had some success early on with many good holes on the front-9. As the day went on, the Huskies faced some challenges and didn't finish as well as they started. Conner David had the best finish of the team with a 7th place finish while shooting an 88. The next best finish was Tait Thalheim with a 16th place finish shooting a 99. Gavin Thalheim took a couple bad holes towards the end that led to him finishing with a 112 in 28th place. Clay Van Patten shot a 123 for 33rd, Owen Hammond shot a 133 for 35th and Audrey Mathews finished with a 136 for 36th place.
Overall, we had some mixed results and successes. It's good to field a full team again after only having 3 golfers last season. I think the squad will continue to improve as they gain experience. The varsity squad will travel to Smith Center on April 7th.
Images-
Conner David and his 7th-place medal
Conner David
Gavin Thalheim
Owen Hammond
Clay Van Patten
Tait Thalheim
Audrey Mathews
Hey Huskies!! Here is our weekly agenda for tomorrow! We hope you have had a great Easter Weekend and got outside to enjoy the lovely weather! We are down to the last two months of school! Let's finish strong!
Book Swap!
Here is your 2026-2027 high school cheer team!
Perschoool Screening on Thursday, April 2nd. Please contact Kenzi Sheley at the elementary school for an appointment at 785-669-2446
The zoo and more from the senior class trip
More pictures from the Senior class trip to Topeka
The Seniors along with Mr. Pugh and Mrs. Lowry headed to Topeka on March 25th and 26th. The class stopped at the World's Largest Ball of Twine in Cawker City before heading down the road to Abilene to tour the Dwight D. Eisenhower Museum. The class continued on to Topeka and toured the Capitol, starting with a dome tour. The dome tour takes visitors to the top of the Capitol building and out to see for miles. Some of the Seniors were hesitant due to the heights, but all 8 made it to the top! The class then had a historical tour of the building and learned about many aspects of Kansas history.
Following the tours, the class went to Skyzone Trampoline Park and enjoyed trampoline tag, dunking basketballs, playing video games, climbing rock walls, and obstacle courses. Following all of that, the class ate at Texas Roadhouse before heading to the pool at the hotel.
Thursday morning the class started off with shopping around Topeka and Starbucks. The class then headed to the Topeka Zoo and enjoyed the beautiful day. The class split after Chick-Fil-A for lunch for more shopping for some and the golf driving range for the others. After a long couple of days, the class headed back to Almena fighting a nasty wind the whole way home. Overall, it was a very good educational and fun experience for all involved.
Following the tours, the class went to Skyzone Trampoline Park and enjoyed trampoline tag, dunking basketballs, playing video games, climbing rock walls, and obstacle courses. Following all of that, the class ate at Texas Roadhouse before heading to the pool at the hotel.
Thursday morning the class started off with shopping around Topeka and Starbucks. The class then headed to the Topeka Zoo and enjoyed the beautiful day. The class split after Chick-Fil-A for lunch for more shopping for some and the golf driving range for the others. After a long couple of days, the class headed back to Almena fighting a nasty wind the whole way home. Overall, it was a very good educational and fun experience for all involved.
Hey Huskies!! Here is your weekly agenda for next week 3.30.26. We hope you have a great weekend!! The end of the Spring Semester is supe busy. Please reach out with any questions!
Mr. Gebhard and Booster Rooster visited with 1st-4th grades a few weeks ago.
Third graders LOVED the Body Venture opportunity last week! Mrs. McKinney, the high school students, and her other helpers did an amazing job! Thank you to everyone that helped make this a success!
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We had a great morning with the Body Venture exhibit here! It was a learning experience for everyone! Thank you to everyone that made it possible!
The NV National Honor Society welcomed four new members this year. Congratulations to four juniors for receiving this honor.
Spring pictures are coming up!
Hey Huskies!! What a week of changing weather we have had!! Here is your weekly agenda for when School Resumes on Monday 3.23.26! We hope you enjoyed break and are ready for a Great Second half of the Spring Semester!
On Thursday, March 5th the NVHS forensics team traveled to Western Plains High School in Ransom, KS. Students participating were Trista Smith and Maddie Wilder, both juniors. Rene Horacek, a sophomore, and freshman Levi Black.
It was a very large meet and a lot of competition! All of them did very well!
Trista broke finals with her Prose and placed 3rd for the whole meet. Great job, kids!
It was a very large meet and a lot of competition! All of them did very well!
Trista broke finals with her Prose and placed 3rd for the whole meet. Great job, kids!
On Saturday, March 7th, the NVHS forensics team traveled to Colby. Participants were juniors Trista Smith and Maddie Wilder and sophomore Rene Horacek.
Trista made finals with her Original Oration and Prose. Oration placed 7th and Prose 6th.
Great job to all today!!!!
Trista made finals with her Original Oration and Prose. Oration placed 7th and Prose 6th.
Great job to all today!!!!
