The winners of the School Spelling Bee held on Jan. 21st were 1st - Aria Sheley, 2nd - Asher VanPatten, and 3rd - Inez Schemper.
Vanessa Hickman and Colton Ledbetter round out the top 5 to represent Northern Valley at the Norton County Spelling Bee which will be held in Long Island on Feb. 4th at 4:15.
Vanessa Hickman and Colton Ledbetter round out the top 5 to represent Northern Valley at the Norton County Spelling Bee which will be held in Long Island on Feb. 4th at 4:15.
Northern Valley Middle School Girls Basketball
Vs. Triplains/Brewster at Winona
January 29, 2026
NV A-Team Girls (8 - 2)
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr Final Score
Northern Valley 6 15 22 29
Triplains/Brewster 2 10 16 20
Scoring Tayah Seeders – 2
Cambrie Sproul – 5
Annika McKinney – 7
Inez Schemper – 15
NV B-Team Girls (2 - 4)
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr Final Score
Northern Valley - 2 5 9
Triplains/Brewster - 2 2 10
Scoring Ryelyn Cox – 3
Tayah Seeders – 4
Jaycee Houser – 2
Coach Lowry’s Comments –
The Northern Valley Junior High traveled to Winona to take on the Triplains/Brewster Titans for their last regular season road trip. The girls had a couple struggles with communication on defense but worked hard to clean it up. We did a great job of attacking the basket and getting rebounds. The 29-20 win improves out win/loss record to 8-2. Inez Schemper had a good game and a double-double with 15 points and 13 rebounds followed by Annika McKinney with 7 points and 9 rebounds. Next week will be a tough game against the Cheylin Cougars but we are looking forward to the competition.
Assistant Coach McKinney’s Comments -
The Northern Valley B-team girls started off strong but became intimidated by the Titans tight defense. It was a great reminder of how important it is to get all the little things right in a close game. The girls are excited about their last regular season game at home next week. Tayah Seeders led the team with 4 points and 7 rebounds.
Vs. Triplains/Brewster at Winona
January 29, 2026
NV A-Team Girls (8 - 2)
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr Final Score
Northern Valley 6 15 22 29
Triplains/Brewster 2 10 16 20
Scoring Tayah Seeders – 2
Cambrie Sproul – 5
Annika McKinney – 7
Inez Schemper – 15
NV B-Team Girls (2 - 4)
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr Final Score
Northern Valley - 2 5 9
Triplains/Brewster - 2 2 10
Scoring Ryelyn Cox – 3
Tayah Seeders – 4
Jaycee Houser – 2
Coach Lowry’s Comments –
The Northern Valley Junior High traveled to Winona to take on the Triplains/Brewster Titans for their last regular season road trip. The girls had a couple struggles with communication on defense but worked hard to clean it up. We did a great job of attacking the basket and getting rebounds. The 29-20 win improves out win/loss record to 8-2. Inez Schemper had a good game and a double-double with 15 points and 13 rebounds followed by Annika McKinney with 7 points and 9 rebounds. Next week will be a tough game against the Cheylin Cougars but we are looking forward to the competition.
Assistant Coach McKinney’s Comments -
The Northern Valley B-team girls started off strong but became intimidated by the Titans tight defense. It was a great reminder of how important it is to get all the little things right in a close game. The girls are excited about their last regular season game at home next week. Tayah Seeders led the team with 4 points and 7 rebounds.
Hey Huskies!! Here is your weekly Agenda... The Last HOME JH BB game of the season is Thursday night!! Let's pack the house! HS BB starts league tournament this week. We will get updates posted after play concludes each day. Have a great week!!
Soup Supper update!! Here is information from Post Prom!! Please join us Friday night and enjoy their Baked Potatoes and variety of Soups and Desserts!!!
JH Boys Basketball Sats
Northern Valley Middle School Girls Basketball
Vs. Paradise at Natoma
January 22, 2026
NV A-Team Girls (7 - 2)
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr Final Score
Northern Valley 10 20 27 35
Paradise 0 0 0 4
Scoring Ryelyn Cox – 4
Tayah Seeders – 2
Cambrie Sproul – 9
Annika McKinney – 10
Inez Schemper – 10
NV B-Team Girls (2 - 3)
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr Final Score
Northern Valley - 10 22 26
Paradise - 4 4 9
Scoring Lettie Wilder – 4
Rowan Bremer – 4
Tayah Seeders – 8
Amora Simoneau – 4
Joplyn McCue – 6
Coach Lowry’s Comments –
The Northern Valley Junior High traveled to Natoma to play the Paradise Wildcats. The A-team girls continue to improve on their ball movement, teamwork, and help defense. The girls had a lot of success driving to the basket and taking good shots improving their record to 7-2 for the season. Five players contributed to the scoring led by Annika McKinney and Inez Schemper with 10 points each and Cambrie Sproul with 9.
Assistant Coach McKinney’s Comments -
The Northern Valley B-team girls played three quarters and were persistent in moving the ball and cutting toward the basket when there was an opening. We have some improvements to make on defense but there were lots of positives in this victory bringing our record to 2-3. Five girls had points on the board led by Tayah Seeders with 8 points and Joplyn McCue with 6. Amora Simoneau had a good game with 4 points and 7 rebounds.
Vs. Paradise at Natoma
January 22, 2026
NV A-Team Girls (7 - 2)
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr Final Score
Northern Valley 10 20 27 35
Paradise 0 0 0 4
Scoring Ryelyn Cox – 4
Tayah Seeders – 2
Cambrie Sproul – 9
Annika McKinney – 10
Inez Schemper – 10
NV B-Team Girls (2 - 3)
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr Final Score
Northern Valley - 10 22 26
Paradise - 4 4 9
Scoring Lettie Wilder – 4
Rowan Bremer – 4
Tayah Seeders – 8
Amora Simoneau – 4
Joplyn McCue – 6
Coach Lowry’s Comments –
The Northern Valley Junior High traveled to Natoma to play the Paradise Wildcats. The A-team girls continue to improve on their ball movement, teamwork, and help defense. The girls had a lot of success driving to the basket and taking good shots improving their record to 7-2 for the season. Five players contributed to the scoring led by Annika McKinney and Inez Schemper with 10 points each and Cambrie Sproul with 9.
Assistant Coach McKinney’s Comments -
The Northern Valley B-team girls played three quarters and were persistent in moving the ball and cutting toward the basket when there was an opening. We have some improvements to make on defense but there were lots of positives in this victory bringing our record to 2-3. Five girls had points on the board led by Tayah Seeders with 8 points and Joplyn McCue with 6. Amora Simoneau had a good game with 4 points and 7 rebounds.
Hey Huskies!! Here is our weekly agenda. We have a few changes to the week because of the postponement of the Logan/Palco HS BB Games last week. I will be doing a separate post after we decide on the date for the Elementary Dance Performance. Please reach out if you have any questions!
Hey Huskies!!
JV Boys will start tomorrow @ 3, Varsity Girls will start @ 4 and Varsity Boys will start @ 5:30.
With the adjustments in time for the HS BB Games tomorrow I thought I would re-share the elementary night adjustments. If we have a very small number of kiddos, we will plan on having another Elementary night next week.
Post Prom Soup Supper is also postponed until next Friday's game. Kids will need to have desserts to the school on 1.30.26.
Thank you for your flexibility!! Let's hope for some safe moisture tomorrow!!
GO BIG GREEN!!!
Information for Friday night Elementary Night!
Northern Valley Middle School Girls Basketball
Vs. Heartland Christian at Almena
January 15, 2026
NV A-Team Girls (6 - 2)
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr Final Score
Northern Valley 8 13 29 33
Heartland Christian 4 8 10 13
Scoring Ryelyn Cox – 3
Cambrie Sproul – 10
Annika McKinney – 11
Avreigh McCue – 4
Inez Schemper – 5
Coach Lowry’s Comments –
The Northern Valley Junior High hosted the Heartland Christian Crusaders, earning their sixth win of the season. Due to a lack of numbers at Heartland Christian, we only played A-team games, but every girl got minutes on the court. Our focus was on using every possession and numerous passes to find the best shot opportunities. The girls averaged six passes per possession, and after cleaning up their defense in the second half and multiple steals, the girls kept the lead throughout the game. All five starters contributed to the scoring. Annika McKinney led the team with 11 points, followed closely by Cambrie Sproul with 10. Inez Schemper had 5 points and 10 rebounds.
Vs. Heartland Christian at Almena
January 15, 2026
NV A-Team Girls (6 - 2)
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr Final Score
Northern Valley 8 13 29 33
Heartland Christian 4 8 10 13
Scoring Ryelyn Cox – 3
Cambrie Sproul – 10
Annika McKinney – 11
Avreigh McCue – 4
Inez Schemper – 5
Coach Lowry’s Comments –
The Northern Valley Junior High hosted the Heartland Christian Crusaders, earning their sixth win of the season. Due to a lack of numbers at Heartland Christian, we only played A-team games, but every girl got minutes on the court. Our focus was on using every possession and numerous passes to find the best shot opportunities. The girls averaged six passes per possession, and after cleaning up their defense in the second half and multiple steals, the girls kept the lead throughout the game. All five starters contributed to the scoring. Annika McKinney led the team with 11 points, followed closely by Cambrie Sproul with 10. Inez Schemper had 5 points and 10 rebounds.
Junior High Boys basketball stats
Hey Huskies!! Here is your weekly agenda. I had the wrong location for the WKLL Scholars Bowl on last week's calendar, it is in fact in Palco. We are very excited for the HS BB Games on Friday as it is a huge night for our Elementary Students as well. We have 1st - 4th Grade Basketball during the Halftime of the Girls' Varsity Game and Elementary Dance during Halftime of the Boys' Varsity Game. Let us know if you have any questions!
Northern Valley Middle School Girls Basketball
Vs. Logan/Palco at Logan
January 8, 2026
NV A-Team Girls (5 - 2)
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr Final Score
Northern Valley 4 10 16 19
Logan/Palco 5 6 8 14
Scoring Ryelyn Cox – 4
Cambrie Sproul – 4
Annika McKinney – 5
Inez Schemper – 6
NV B-Team Girls (1 - 3)
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr Final Score
Northern Valley - 4 10 17
Logan/Palco - 4 6 12
Scoring Ryelyn Cox – 2
Rowan Bremer – 2
Tayah Seeders – 4
Jaycee Houser – 2
Avreigh McCue – 2
Inez Schemper – 5
Coach Lowry’s Comments –
The Northern Valley Junior High traveled to Logan to take on the Logan/Palco Trojans. After taking a loss to them at the Christmas Tournament, the Lady Huskies were ready to play. The first quarter felt a little chaotic, but the girls found some rhythm in the second quarter. We still have a lot of confidence to build when handling pressure, but the girls moved the ball well and had good shot attempts. In the fourth quarter we had numerous bad passes but kept the lead winning 19-14. Inez Schemper led the team with 6 points followed by Annika McKinney with 5 points and 11 rebounds.
Assistant Coach McKinney’s Comments -
The B-team girls started the game little sluggish but were able to find some open spots on the floor. The most exciting accomplishments were found on some great seals by the post players and drives by the guards. Six players contributed to the B-team girls’ first win of the season. Inez Schemper led the team with 5 points.
Vs. Logan/Palco at Logan
January 8, 2026
NV A-Team Girls (5 - 2)
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr Final Score
Northern Valley 4 10 16 19
Logan/Palco 5 6 8 14
Scoring Ryelyn Cox – 4
Cambrie Sproul – 4
Annika McKinney – 5
Inez Schemper – 6
NV B-Team Girls (1 - 3)
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr Final Score
Northern Valley - 4 10 17
Logan/Palco - 4 6 12
Scoring Ryelyn Cox – 2
Rowan Bremer – 2
Tayah Seeders – 4
Jaycee Houser – 2
Avreigh McCue – 2
Inez Schemper – 5
Coach Lowry’s Comments –
The Northern Valley Junior High traveled to Logan to take on the Logan/Palco Trojans. After taking a loss to them at the Christmas Tournament, the Lady Huskies were ready to play. The first quarter felt a little chaotic, but the girls found some rhythm in the second quarter. We still have a lot of confidence to build when handling pressure, but the girls moved the ball well and had good shot attempts. In the fourth quarter we had numerous bad passes but kept the lead winning 19-14. Inez Schemper led the team with 6 points followed by Annika McKinney with 5 points and 11 rebounds.
Assistant Coach McKinney’s Comments -
The B-team girls started the game little sluggish but were able to find some open spots on the floor. The most exciting accomplishments were found on some great seals by the post players and drives by the guards. Six players contributed to the B-team girls’ first win of the season. Inez Schemper led the team with 5 points.
Here are the JH boys' basketball game stats from Thursday. Go Green!!
Good Morning Huskies!! Here is our weekly agenda. Busy next couple of weeks, let us know if you have any questions! Have a great week!
Welcome back Huskies!! What an amazing Christmas break and what crazy weather we are having! We are excited to get back to school, and get the 2nd semester rolling. Here is our Weekly Agenda. Have a Great Week!
Junior High boys basketball
Northern Valley Middle School Girls Basketball
Vs. Golden Plains at Almena
December 15, 2025
NV A-Team Girls (4- 2)
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr Final Score
Northern Valley 2 12 8 26
Golden Plains 4 6 9 19
Scoring Cambrie Sproul – 6
Annika McKinney – 10
Avreigh McCue – 6
Inez Schemper – 4
NV B-Team Girls (0 - 3)
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr Final Score (OT)
Northern Valley - - 6 6
Golden Plains - - 6 10
Scoring Tayah Seeders – 2
Amora Simoneau – 2
Joplyn McCue – 2
Coach Lowry’s Comments –
The Northern Valley Junior High hosted the Golden Plains Bulldogs for their last game of 2025. The Lady Huskies had a slow start ending the first quarter 2-4 but the girls did not settle. They picked up their hustle, communicated more on defense, and moved the ball better on offense. The girls had 44 shot attempts and only 7 turnovers pulling away from the Lady Bulldogs. The 26-19 win puts their record 4-2 going into the Christmas break. Annika McKinney led the team with 10 points and 9 rebounds followed by Cambrie Sproul and Avreigh McCue with 6 points each.
Assistant Coach McKinney’s Comments -
The NV B-team girls one quarter. Feeding the ball inside and rebounds were the strong points for the girls. It was exciting to see them play in an overtime situation. We will continue to focus on ball sense and stronger hands when we get back from break. Three girls contributed to the scoring including Tayah Seeders, Amora Simoneau, and Joplyn McCue with 2 points each.
Vs. Golden Plains at Almena
December 15, 2025
NV A-Team Girls (4- 2)
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr Final Score
Northern Valley 2 12 8 26
Golden Plains 4 6 9 19
Scoring Cambrie Sproul – 6
Annika McKinney – 10
Avreigh McCue – 6
Inez Schemper – 4
NV B-Team Girls (0 - 3)
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr Final Score (OT)
Northern Valley - - 6 6
Golden Plains - - 6 10
Scoring Tayah Seeders – 2
Amora Simoneau – 2
Joplyn McCue – 2
Coach Lowry’s Comments –
The Northern Valley Junior High hosted the Golden Plains Bulldogs for their last game of 2025. The Lady Huskies had a slow start ending the first quarter 2-4 but the girls did not settle. They picked up their hustle, communicated more on defense, and moved the ball better on offense. The girls had 44 shot attempts and only 7 turnovers pulling away from the Lady Bulldogs. The 26-19 win puts their record 4-2 going into the Christmas break. Annika McKinney led the team with 10 points and 9 rebounds followed by Cambrie Sproul and Avreigh McCue with 6 points each.
Assistant Coach McKinney’s Comments -
The NV B-team girls one quarter. Feeding the ball inside and rebounds were the strong points for the girls. It was exciting to see them play in an overtime situation. We will continue to focus on ball sense and stronger hands when we get back from break. Three girls contributed to the scoring including Tayah Seeders, Amora Simoneau, and Joplyn McCue with 2 points each.
These 3 soaring sopranos (Kylee Ledbetter, Kaylee Miller, and Jennifer Shaffer) endured live auditions to secure a spot in the High School Northwest District Honor Choir. They performed with 140 other singers on December 6th in Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center at FHSU. They closed out their concert with a beautiful rendition of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" combined with the District Honor Band.
Northern Valley Middle School Girls Basketball
Vs. Thunder Ridge at Agra
December 11, 2025
NV A-Team Girls (3- 2)
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr Final Score
Northern Valley 10 14 19 29
Thunder Ridge 6 10 18 22
Scoring Ryelyn Cox – 7
Cambrie Sproul – 2
Annika McKinney – 5
Avreigh McCue – 8
Inez Schemper – 7
NV B-Team Girls (0 - 2)
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr Final Score
Northern Valley - 2 7 8
Thunder Ridge - 5 5 11
Scoring Lettie Wilder – 2
Ryelyn Cox – 3
Amora Simoneau – 1
Avreigh McCue – 2
Coach Lowry’s Comments –
The Northern Valley Junior High girls traveled to Agra, KS to compete against the Thunder Ridge Lady Longhorns. The Lady Huskies played a great game defensively, had good passes, and never gave up. The girls’ ball reversals led to numerous shot opportunities and their help defense has improved a lot. This was the first game of the season the girls played very well together as a team. Avreigh McCue led the team with 8 points followed by Inez Ryelyn Cox and Inez Schemper with 7 points each.
Assistant Coach McKinney’s Comments -
The NV B-team girls played three quarters and made great improvements on their ball movement which created openings that they recognized. Their effort was tremendous! Ryelyn Cox led the team with 3 points with help from three other teammates, two of which scored for the first time this season. Tayah Seeders led the team in rebounds with six.
Vs. Thunder Ridge at Agra
December 11, 2025
NV A-Team Girls (3- 2)
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr Final Score
Northern Valley 10 14 19 29
Thunder Ridge 6 10 18 22
Scoring Ryelyn Cox – 7
Cambrie Sproul – 2
Annika McKinney – 5
Avreigh McCue – 8
Inez Schemper – 7
NV B-Team Girls (0 - 2)
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr Final Score
Northern Valley - 2 7 8
Thunder Ridge - 5 5 11
Scoring Lettie Wilder – 2
Ryelyn Cox – 3
Amora Simoneau – 1
Avreigh McCue – 2
Coach Lowry’s Comments –
The Northern Valley Junior High girls traveled to Agra, KS to compete against the Thunder Ridge Lady Longhorns. The Lady Huskies played a great game defensively, had good passes, and never gave up. The girls’ ball reversals led to numerous shot opportunities and their help defense has improved a lot. This was the first game of the season the girls played very well together as a team. Avreigh McCue led the team with 8 points followed by Inez Ryelyn Cox and Inez Schemper with 7 points each.
Assistant Coach McKinney’s Comments -
The NV B-team girls played three quarters and made great improvements on their ball movement which created openings that they recognized. Their effort was tremendous! Ryelyn Cox led the team with 3 points with help from three other teammates, two of which scored for the first time this season. Tayah Seeders led the team in rebounds with six.