Robert made the cut at 91 and will participate in day 2 of 1A State Golf on Wednesday! The top 6 of 12 teams and the top 18 individuals not on one of those 6 teams move forward for day 2.
Robert's warming up for some State Golf action at Mariah Hills in Dodge City! He tees off at 9:10 today. Good luck Robert!
Northern Valley High School Track & Field
On May 9th the Northern Valley High School Track & Field team traveled to Mankato for the Rock Hills Invitational. The boys took 5th place setting 5 new PRs. Then on May 15th the Huskies traveled to Logan finishing out their regular season competing in the WKLL League Track Meet. “League is always a fun track meet. Athletes get competitive and are willing to compete in new events to try to win the league plaque. Unfortunately, we came up short this year, but we ended the season on a high note setting another 4 PRs making 44 PRs set for the season. This group of kids worked hard each week to improve personally in every event.” (Coach Hansen)
On May 22nd four Huskies traveled to Oberlin to compete in Regional Track. Landry Gebhard, senior, in the 3200, Jordyn Cox, sophomore, in pole vault and the 100m hurdles, Gavin Thalheim, junior, in pole vault and javelin, and Owen Hammond, junior, in high jump, long jump, 110m hurdles and 300m hurdles. “These four work hard preparing all week and left it all on the track and field. Qualifying for state next weekend in Wichita are Gavin Thalheim in both pole vault and javelin and Owen Hammond the 110m, the 300m hurdles, and confirmed this morning high jump.” (Coach Hansen)
Rock Hills Invitational – May 9th, Boys 5th Place
Pole Vault – Jordyn Cox 2nd, 7-6 110M Hurdles – Owen Hammond 5th, 16.57 300M Hurdles – Owen Hammond 2nd, 41.91 (PR) 4x100 Relay – Lucas Hansen, Tait Thalheim, Zane Brown, Griffin McKinney 6th, 49.67 Javelin – Gavin Thalheim 1st, 173-6 (PR) High Jump – Owen Hammond 2nd, 5-10 Pole Vault – Gavin Thalheim 1st, 12-0 Long Jump – Owen Hammond 5th, 19-3.5
WKLL League Track Meet – May 15th, Boys 3rd Place
3200M – Caden Lowry 4th, 12:46.99 110M Hurdles – Owen Hammond 1st, 16.60 300M Hurdles – Owen Hammond 1st, 41.60 (PR) & Caden Lowry 6th, 53.87 4x100 Relay – Lucas Hansen, Gavin Thalheim, Tait Thalheim, Griffin McKinney 4th, 48.33 (PR) 4x800 Relay – Caden Lowry, Ayden Keith, Clay Van Patten, Malikiah Hitt 3rd, 10:55 High Jump – Owen Hammond 1st, 6-1 Long Jump – Owen Hammond 1st, 19-10 & Lucas Hansen 4th, 17-4 Pole Vault – Gavin Thalheim 1st, 12-6 & Tait Thalheim 4th, 9-6 Javelin – Gavin Thalheim 1st, 163-1
Regional Track – May 22nd
110M Hurdles – Owen Hammond 3rd, 16.37 300M Hurdles – Owen Hammond 3rd, 42.92 Pole Vault – Gavin Thalheim 3rd, 12-6 Javelin – Gavin Thalheim 2nd, 167-10
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State Qualifiers-Gavin Thalheim & Owen Hammond will travel to Wichita on May 30th and 31st to compete in the 1A state meet at Cessna Stadium.
Gavin Thalheim – Pole Vault and Javelin Owen Hammond – High Jump, 110M Hurdles, 300M Hurdles
We are excited to announce the replacement of our stage curtains from more than 50 years ago. With the help of numerous contributors, Northern Valley Middle School in Long Island has a new look.
This project was made possible by numerous grants and donations; some local (ie. First National Bank and Trust in Long Island) and some from as far away as Bishop, California. We received grants sponsored by the Phillips County Community Foundation and the Dane G. Hansen Foundation.
In addition to the back and side curtains being replaced, we have ordered new front curtains to be replaced this summer, and the fifth grade class purchased the new mat with their fundraiser money.
The eighth-grade graduating class of 2025 was the first to show off the new back curtains at their ceremony on May 19th. In addition, the stage floor was redone, which provided a beautiful background for the program.
The NV Middle School students, faculty, and staff would like to thank anyone who has been able to contribute to our project. The new curtains will be displayed next year at our home volleyball games, spring play, and concerts.
The Geometry class ended their year by constructing houses from popsicle sticks. On the last day of school, we auctioned off each house, starting with a minimum bid. The minimum bid was set after calculating construction costs and up-charging 20%. Students were given a certain amount to spend as they entered the gym. Things got a little excited when students started putting their money together.
Here is the information for the Oberlin track meet today. Good luck tracksters, Go Big Green!
The Husky Golf Team had Regionals at St Francis this year with a chance to punch a ticket to state competition. The top three teams at Regionals get to go by having the lowest score of the top four scorers from that team. The Huskies with only three members on the team, could only send golfers to state if they filled in the next five at-large spots to golfers not on one of the top three teams.
Senior Robert Vsetecka shot a 91 at +21 to earn his way to State 1A Golf at Dodge City!
Conner David came close with a 95 at +25 after a couple of frustrating holes that ended his season. Conner had shown a lot of growth as a Sophomore and has a lot of golf left over the next couple years.
Audrey Mathews had a rough day but kept going to finish out her season with a 145 at +75. Although she didn't finish how she'd like to, she kept a good attitude and that's a win somedays on the golf course.
Robert will travel with Coach Pugh down to Dodge City for a practice round on May 26th and the first round begins May 27th at 9 am at Mariah Hills Golf Course.
Pictured: black shorts: Robert Vsetecka, khaki shorts: Conner David, Audrey Mathews, and Robert Vsetecka with his 10th place medal
Northern Valley Middle School Girls Track
The Northern Valley Middle School competed at the Western KS Liberty League Track meet to end their season on May 15. It was a hot and windy day, especially at the throwing events. Overall, the ten girls scored a total of 25 points placing ninth out of eleven schools.
Our 800-meter relay team took home silver medals running a time of 2:07.19. This team consisted of Shelby Lentz, Jaycee Houser, Annika McKinney, and Brielle Britton.
Northern Valley 6/7/8th Girls Results – 9th Place
High Jump Cambrie Sproul 4th – 4’2”
Shot Put Kaylee Miller 6th – 25’ 11”
3200m Tayah Seeders 5th – 17:41.70
100m Hurdles Cambrie Sproul 4th – 19.22
200m Hurdles Cambrie Sproul 5th – 34.60
800m Relay Shelby Lentz, Jaycee Houser, Annika McKinney, Brielle Britton 2nd – 2:07.19
800m Medley Shelby Lentz, Cambrie Sproul, Annika McKinney, Brielle Britton 4th – 2:15.9
Robert Vsetecka is going to State Golf after finishing 10th at Regionals!
Regional Golf in St Francis is underway!
Western Kansas Liberty League – Junior High Track Meet – 2025
Coach Cole;
The Northern Valley Junior Huskies traveled to Logan on Thursday morning to compete in the league track meet. This would end up being the windiest track meet of the season, but the wind would help the team to multiple personal bests on the day. Going into the track meet, I made a heat sheet and would predict that we would score 73 points and get 4th place at the meet if everything panned out. At the end of the meet, the boys would end with 69 points and tie for 3rd place! We had an excellent day, and I was very proud of all the boys hard work. This was a great track season, and I am very excited for next year. The boys team sported throwback uniforms from 2005.
BOYS RESULTS
800 Medley Relay – Max, Levi, Cash, Bryson (2:01.58, 2nd Place)
800 Meter Relay – Max, Asher, Colt, Levi (2:07.60, 3rd Place)
400 Meter Relay – Colt, Cruz, Asher, Levi (1:00.27, 4th Place)
Cash Compton 100 Hurdles – 15.45, 1st Place
200 Hurdles – 29.51, 1st Place
Long Jump – 14’ 1 ½”, 6th Place
Bryson Wilder 100 Hurdles – 17.34, 3rd Place
200 Hurdles – 31.81, 3rd Place
Pole Vault – 8’ 6”, 4th Place
Levi Black Discus – 87’ 8”, 3rd Place
Jaden Johns 3200m Run – 15:19.98, 4th Place
Colt Rogers Pole Vault – 7’ 6”, 5th Place
Asher Van Patten 3200m Run – 15:21.84, 5th Place
BOYS TEAM RESULTS
1. Grinnell – 117 points
2. Logan – 85 points
3. Northern Valley – 69 points
4. Brewster – 69 points
5. Weskan – 62 points
6. Golden Plains – 61 points
7. Cheylin – 35 points
8. Heartland Christian – 22 points
9. Western Plains – 19 points
10. Triplains – 18 points
11. Palco – 1 point
5.19.25 Weekly Agenda. Here is the Last Weekly Agenda for the 24-25 School year. Have a great last week!!
WKLL HS Order of Events 5/15/25
The Northern Valley Huskies golf team took on the course at Phillipsburg for their final regular season tournament of the year. It was a hot and windy day but still a good opportunity for a final tune-up before Regionals. The field was very competitive with 16 golfers shooting 85 or lower.
For the Huskies, Senior Robert Vsetecka shot an 89 at +21 to finish in 25th place. Conner David shot a solid 94 at +26 for 32nd. Audrey Mathews shot a 117 at +49 to finish 43rd.
Regionals for the Huskies will be at St. Francis this year on May 19th starting at 9 am.
Pictured: Robert Vsetecka in the white hat, Conner David in the dark hat, Audrey Mathews putting
5-8 Spring City Reading celebration today was a success!
On Thursday, the High School Students worked hard for clean-up day! They painted lines in the parking lot, cleaned the crows nest, concessions stand, classrooms, buses and planted flowers out front for graduation! They did a great job!
Hey guys!! Here is your High School Awards Banquet Reminder. The flyer includes site and time and what dishes each class needs to bring. Bring a good-sized side or dessert. The Main dish is provided.
Huskies here is your 5.12.25 Weekly Agenda. We hope you guys have a great week!!
SKYTREE BOOK FAIR IS HERE!!
Mr. Vincent is all set up in the breezeway at Long Island Middle School come on over & check it out on May 13th before, during & after Junior High Awards Banquet (6:00 PM) & the morning on May 20th during fun day! (8:30 AM - 1:30 PM.) Hope to see you all there!!!!
The Husky golf team competed in Plainville at the JV Showcase on May 8th. It was a full 18-hole competition beginning at 9 am with 44 golfers. Conner David took home second place with an 84 at +14. Robert Vsetecka took home 6th place with a 90 to end at +20. Audrey Mathews finished with a 107 at +37 in 25th place.
The Huskies next competition will be at Phillipsburg on May 13th where Robert and Conner will be paired against other top golfer pairings for a 2-man competition. Audrey will golf individually due to the odd number of golfers on the Husky team.
