Northern Valley Middle School Girls Basketball
Western KS Liberty League (WKLL) JH Tournament
February 12 and 14, 2026
NV A-Team Girls (9 - 5)
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr Final Score
Northern Valley 8 16 22 32
Golden Plains 4 11 15 23
Scoring Ryelyn Cox – 9
Cambrie Sproul – 6
Annika McKinney – 6
Inez Schemper – 11
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr Final Score
Northern Valley 5 8 13 18
Weskan 8 20 30 39
Scoring Ryelyn Cox – 3
Rowan Bremer – 2
Tayah Seeders – 6
Annika McKinney – 5
Avreigh McCue – 2
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr Final Score
Northern Valley 10 13 17 27
Logan/Palco 7 15 26 32
Scoring Ryelyn Cox – 9
Annika McKinney – 13
Inez Schemper – 5
Coach Lowry’s Comments –
The Northern Valley Junior High competed in the WKLL BB tournament with semi-finals in Logan and quarter finals in Brewster. The tournament started with an intense game against the Golden Plains Bulldogs. We played through the nerves in the first quarter and found our rhythm for the rest of the game moving the ball well on offense and working together defensively. The top four teams moved on to Saturday where we started the day against a very fundamentally sound team, the Weskan Coyotes. In an attempt to contain their post player, we gave up too many other opportunities, but the effort was outstanding. We ended the day playing against our local rivals, the Logan/Palco Trojans. We started the game strong but ran out of steam on
numerous occasions trying to break their pressure. Too many turnovers led to our loss and fourth place at the tournament.
We are proud of the accomplishments these girls continued to make throughout the season. Their grit, their passion, and their determination to get better were apparent every day. We started the season with the motto “We will not settle” and the girls worked to accomplish this, meeting every goal they set for themselves. We are excited to see the 8th graders move on to high school basketball and watch what they achieve.
NV B-Team Girls (3 - 6)
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr Final Score
Northern Valley 0 7 7 10
Triplains/Brewster 10 11 19 27
Scoring Lettie Wilder – 6
Jaycee Houser – 2
Amora Simoneau – 2
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr Final Score
Northern Valley 2 7 14 18
Cheylin 0 4 12 12
Scoring Lettie Wilder – 6
Jaycee Houser – 6
Joplyn McCue – 4
Shelby Lentz – 2
Assistant Coach McKinney’s Comments -
The tournament was a wonderful experience for the B-team girls, ending with third place. These six girls stepped up to the challenge of breaking a press, communicating on defense, and being bold on defense. They had to implement a variety of skills learned throughout the season while showing grit. The season, as a whole, may not statistically determine success but the improvement and growth of these girls is substantial, and I am so proud of them.
Western KS Liberty League (WKLL) JH Tournament
February 12 and 14, 2026
NV A-Team Girls (9 - 5)
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr Final Score
Northern Valley 8 16 22 32
Golden Plains 4 11 15 23
Scoring Ryelyn Cox – 9
Cambrie Sproul – 6
Annika McKinney – 6
Inez Schemper – 11
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr Final Score
Northern Valley 5 8 13 18
Weskan 8 20 30 39
Scoring Ryelyn Cox – 3
Rowan Bremer – 2
Tayah Seeders – 6
Annika McKinney – 5
Avreigh McCue – 2
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr Final Score
Northern Valley 10 13 17 27
Logan/Palco 7 15 26 32
Scoring Ryelyn Cox – 9
Annika McKinney – 13
Inez Schemper – 5
Coach Lowry’s Comments –
The Northern Valley Junior High competed in the WKLL BB tournament with semi-finals in Logan and quarter finals in Brewster. The tournament started with an intense game against the Golden Plains Bulldogs. We played through the nerves in the first quarter and found our rhythm for the rest of the game moving the ball well on offense and working together defensively. The top four teams moved on to Saturday where we started the day against a very fundamentally sound team, the Weskan Coyotes. In an attempt to contain their post player, we gave up too many other opportunities, but the effort was outstanding. We ended the day playing against our local rivals, the Logan/Palco Trojans. We started the game strong but ran out of steam on
numerous occasions trying to break their pressure. Too many turnovers led to our loss and fourth place at the tournament.
We are proud of the accomplishments these girls continued to make throughout the season. Their grit, their passion, and their determination to get better were apparent every day. We started the season with the motto “We will not settle” and the girls worked to accomplish this, meeting every goal they set for themselves. We are excited to see the 8th graders move on to high school basketball and watch what they achieve.
NV B-Team Girls (3 - 6)
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr Final Score
Northern Valley 0 7 7 10
Triplains/Brewster 10 11 19 27
Scoring Lettie Wilder – 6
Jaycee Houser – 2
Amora Simoneau – 2
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr Final Score
Northern Valley 2 7 14 18
Cheylin 0 4 12 12
Scoring Lettie Wilder – 6
Jaycee Houser – 6
Joplyn McCue – 4
Shelby Lentz – 2
Assistant Coach McKinney’s Comments -
The tournament was a wonderful experience for the B-team girls, ending with third place. These six girls stepped up to the challenge of breaking a press, communicating on defense, and being bold on defense. They had to implement a variety of skills learned throughout the season while showing grit. The season, as a whole, may not statistically determine success but the improvement and growth of these girls is substantial, and I am so proud of them.
Thank you, Pipestone-Sow County LLC, for your generous donation to the FFA Chapter! We greatly appreciate your support this year!
Karsen Compton got 1st place in the Norton County Conservation District Coloring Contest, for the 1st Grade age group. Mrs. Knuth proudly accepted the class reward of $100! Great job Karsen!
On Saturday, February 14th, our Northern Valley High School Forensics team attended a meet in Norton. We took 5 students. Junior Trista Smith, Sophomores Rene Horacek and Abby Samuelson, and Freshmen Bryson Wilder and Levi Black.
All of the kids did great for a very tough meet! We had one student, Trista, break finals and go on to qualify for State Championships in May!! Awesome! Next, we go to Quinter on the 21st!
All of the kids did great for a very tough meet! We had one student, Trista, break finals and go on to qualify for State Championships in May!! Awesome! Next, we go to Quinter on the 21st!
Coach Boehler's end of season comments:
The Jr. Huskies' boys basketball season came to a close on 2/12 at the WKLL JH League Tournament. The A team finished with a record of 3-9 while the B team finished with a record of 2-7. Although we did not come away with as many wins as we would have liked, it was a successful season for the Huskies in terms of growth and development.
For a lot of the B team players, it was there first time getting a full season of basketball under their belt. It was a great experience for them, and it will help us leading into next year. The A team boys battled all season long no matter what the scoreboard read. Their effort was never in doubt, and I know myself, and hopefully the rest of the school and community are proud of that as well. We played some really strong defense many times throughout the season but just struggled to rebound and take care of the ball well enough to have more success. The boys were also very coachable and showed tremendous growth throughout the season. I am excited to see the 8th grade boys continue to develop at the high school level and look forward to seeing what we can accomplish next season.
The Jr. Huskies' boys basketball season came to a close on 2/12 at the WKLL JH League Tournament. The A team finished with a record of 3-9 while the B team finished with a record of 2-7. Although we did not come away with as many wins as we would have liked, it was a successful season for the Huskies in terms of growth and development.
For a lot of the B team players, it was there first time getting a full season of basketball under their belt. It was a great experience for them, and it will help us leading into next year. The A team boys battled all season long no matter what the scoreboard read. Their effort was never in doubt, and I know myself, and hopefully the rest of the school and community are proud of that as well. We played some really strong defense many times throughout the season but just struggled to rebound and take care of the ball well enough to have more success. The boys were also very coachable and showed tremendous growth throughout the season. I am excited to see the 8th grade boys continue to develop at the high school level and look forward to seeing what we can accomplish next season.
Hey Huskies!! Here is your weekly agenda! REMINDER, MONDAY NIGHT's HS BB GAMES ARE AT HOME. Sorry again, that is a mistake on my part! We also have 4th-5th Grade Basketball in Long Island on Thursday! Come out and support the young pups!! Have a great week!
The "G-League" season came to a close tonight. The 1st - 4th graders came out all three nights they had the opportunity to play some basketball during halftimes of the high school games. They worked hard during PE with Mr. Boehler and open gyms with Mr. Pugh and great volunteers to make these fun events happen. Go Big Green!
Individual pictures of each basketball player and dancer will be available for purchase on Friday night at the basketball games! $1/each
The Kindergarten Class enjoyed Global School Play Day. They took Advantage of not having to clean up until the end of the day!
Huskies! I apologize I had marked down that we go to Atwood next Monday, we DON'T. Next Monday's Game is a Home Game Against Atwood. I apologize for the confusion.
Northern Valley Middle School Girls Basketball
Vs. Cheylin at Almena
February 5, 2026
NV A-Team Girls (8 - 3)
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr Final Score
Northern Valley 6 10 12 12
Cheylin 16 22 34 41
Scoring Ryelyn Cox – 2
Cambrie Sproul – 2
Annika McKinney – 2
Avreigh McCue – 2
Inez Schemper – 4
NV B-Team Girls (2 - 5)
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr Final Score
Northern Valley 2 8 10 12
Cheylin - 8 14 25
Scoring Ryelyn Cox – 2
Tayah Seeders – 2
Amora Simoneau – 2
Joplyn McCue – 6
Coach Lowry’s Comments –
The Northern Valley Junior High hosted their last regular season game against the Cheylin Cougars. We knew this game would be tough and the girls fought hard in the first half staying within 12 points. We worked well breaking their press and took good shot opportunities, but the shot didn’t fall. The second half was a struggle and our effort level continually faded. The girls were disappointed in the loss but plan to work hard this week in practice to prepare for the WKLL tournament.
Assistant Coach McKinney’s Comments -
The Northern Valley B-team girls started off strong in the first half with good ball movement and communication of defense. We came out sluggish after the half and did not take advantage of open shots. It was disappointing to let the last regular season game get away from us with such a deficit, but we are looking forward to the WKLL tournament next week. Joplyn McCue led the team with 6 points.
Vs. Cheylin at Almena
February 5, 2026
NV A-Team Girls (8 - 3)
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr Final Score
Northern Valley 6 10 12 12
Cheylin 16 22 34 41
Scoring Ryelyn Cox – 2
Cambrie Sproul – 2
Annika McKinney – 2
Avreigh McCue – 2
Inez Schemper – 4
NV B-Team Girls (2 - 5)
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr Final Score
Northern Valley 2 8 10 12
Cheylin - 8 14 25
Scoring Ryelyn Cox – 2
Tayah Seeders – 2
Amora Simoneau – 2
Joplyn McCue – 6
Coach Lowry’s Comments –
The Northern Valley Junior High hosted their last regular season game against the Cheylin Cougars. We knew this game would be tough and the girls fought hard in the first half staying within 12 points. We worked well breaking their press and took good shot opportunities, but the shot didn’t fall. The second half was a struggle and our effort level continually faded. The girls were disappointed in the loss but plan to work hard this week in practice to prepare for the WKLL tournament.
Assistant Coach McKinney’s Comments -
The Northern Valley B-team girls started off strong in the first half with good ball movement and communication of defense. We came out sluggish after the half and did not take advantage of open shots. It was disappointing to let the last regular season game get away from us with such a deficit, but we are looking forward to the WKLL tournament next week. Joplyn McCue led the team with 6 points.
Good Morning Huskies!! Here is your weekly agenda! It's going to be a beautiful week! Have a fantastic week!
Northern Valley Junior High traveled to Smith Center for their first scholars bowl meet of the year. The teams both did well competing against some good teams from the area.
The Husky 8th grade team finished the day with a 6-3 record on the day, just missing a top 3 finish, losing a tiebreaker based on total points. Scoring for the 8th grade team: Rowan Bremer- 255, Annika McKinney- 130, Colt Rogers- 55, Asher Van Patten- 30, Cambrie Sproul- -5.
The Husky 7th grade team finished the day with a 3-6 record. The team completed well in their first ever scholars bowl meet. The team shook off the nerves and got settled in and used to the competition of scholars bowl, being more and more willing to buzz in.
Scoring for the 7th grade team: Colton Ledbetter- 105, Ryelyn Cox- 90, Inez Schemper- 40, Victor Alvarez-Santos- 10.
The Junior Huskies next competition is on February 18th in Bird City for the WKLL tournament.
The Husky 8th grade team finished the day with a 6-3 record on the day, just missing a top 3 finish, losing a tiebreaker based on total points. Scoring for the 8th grade team: Rowan Bremer- 255, Annika McKinney- 130, Colt Rogers- 55, Asher Van Patten- 30, Cambrie Sproul- -5.
The Husky 7th grade team finished the day with a 3-6 record. The team completed well in their first ever scholars bowl meet. The team shook off the nerves and got settled in and used to the competition of scholars bowl, being more and more willing to buzz in.
Scoring for the 7th grade team: Colton Ledbetter- 105, Ryelyn Cox- 90, Inez Schemper- 40, Victor Alvarez-Santos- 10.
The Junior Huskies next competition is on February 18th in Bird City for the WKLL tournament.
HS WKLL BB Tourney update!! Boys and Girls both Play in Grinnell Friday night. Boys Play @ 4:30p.m. and Girls Play @ 6:00 p.m. The teams will leave @ 1:30 p.m. GO BIG GREEN!!
8th Grade Silent Auction this Thursday, Feb 5.
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.
On Saturday, January 31st the NVHS Forensics team headed to the Golden Plains Invitational Forensics Tournament. Our team consisted of juniors Trista Smith and Maddie Wilder and Freshman Levi Black.
All our students made it into to the final round!
Maddie and Levi went in Improvised Duet Acting and placed 5th.
Maddie with Prose placed 6th.
Trista with Informative Speaking placed 3rd then with Prose placed 5th.
Trista and Levi with a Duet placed 6th.
Levi with Impromptu placed 4th, which qualifies him for state festival!
Congrats to all our NVHS Huskies on a successful day!
All our students made it into to the final round!
Maddie and Levi went in Improvised Duet Acting and placed 5th.
Maddie with Prose placed 6th.
Trista with Informative Speaking placed 3rd then with Prose placed 5th.
Trista and Levi with a Duet placed 6th.
Levi with Impromptu placed 4th, which qualifies him for state festival!
Congrats to all our NVHS Huskies on a successful day!
JH Boys Basketball stats!
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.