Keya Paha County Schools

There have been five confirmed cases of measles in Nebraska thus far. Measles is caused by a highly contagious virus that is airborne. State Wrestling is gearing up this week with State Basketball to follow. Please be cognizant and know the signs and symptoms.

🏀 D1-6 Girls Basketball 🏀
📍 Niobrara, NE
📅 Tuesday, February 17, 2026
⏱️ 7:30 - Ainsworth vs North Central
🎟️ Adults $6.00 Students $5.00
🍿 Concession Stand Available
📻 Listen Live - KBRB
📺 Live-Stream - https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ne/niobrara-verdigre/organization/37208/niobrara-hi-high-school

⚔️2026 NSAA STATE GIRLS WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP ⚔️
📍CHI Health Center, Omaha, NE
📅 Tuesday and Wednesday, February 17-18, 2026
⏱️ Tuesday 3:00 PM, 1st Round – 8 Mats A and B
Quarterfinals – 8 Mats A and B Follows 1st Round
Wednesday 9:00 AM 1st Round Cons – 8 Mats A and B
Cons Round 2 – 8 Mats A and B Follows Cons 1
12:30 PM Semis & 3rd Round Cons – 8 Mats A and B
Cons Semifinals – 8 Mats A and B Follows 3rd Round Cons.
3rd & 5th Place – 8 Mats A and B Follow Cons Semis
6:00 PM Championship Finals – 2 Mats A and B
🎟️ https://www.ticketmaster.com/nsaa-state-wrestling-tickets/artist/1930828
🍿 Concessions will be available
📺 Live-Scoring - https://www.flowrestling.org/nextgen/events/14593473/information
Live-stream - https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/associations/nsaa or https://nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/series-media/nsaa-state-wrestling-championships-video/standalone-video-16486/2026-girls-class-b-state-championship-50030000/

Stuart Boys Basketball Games Information for Friday Feb 20th in Stuart
Junior High Boys BB: 4:30 - 4 qt plus a B qt.
JV Boys: 6:00 - 4 qts
Varsity Boys: 7:30

https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ne/stuart/organization/21560/stuart-high-school

Due to the Arctic Blast that affected Florida, JH Strawberries will be arriving in March.

🎉 Congratulations to Our Keya Paha County Schools Spelling Bee Winners! 🐝

We are proud to recognize the outstanding efforts of our students who participated in this year’s Spelling Bee.

🏆 Oral Spelling Contest Results
• 1st Place: Rileigh Crawford
• 2nd Place: Larissa Rutar

The following students advanced to the oral rounds based on their winning written spelling test scores:
Landre Stephen, Guhner Johnson, Logan Mundorf, Scott Ferguson, Bristol Caulfield, Toby Kepler, McKinzie Rutar, Adam Carr, and Natalie Mizner.

✏️ Written Spelling Winners

First Grade
🥇 Irelyn Heerten
🥈 Weslee Hoover
🥉 Dillon Kinney

Second Grade
🥇 Seanan Buaya
🥈 Oakleigh Crawford
🥉 Allison Foth

Third Grade
🥇 Persephone Swim
🥈 Hadley Hoover
🥉 Karsyn Zwiebel

Fourth Grade
🥇 Cade Steinhauser
🥈 Toby Kepler
🥉 Jaxson Longberry

Congratulations to all of our participants for their hard work and dedication—we are so proud of you!

~ United We Educate ~

🏀 JH Boys Knights Basketball vs Valentine 🏀
📍 Springview, NE
📅 Monday, February 16, 2026
⏱️ 5:00 "B" followed by "A" Team - both will be 6 min quarters
🎟️ Passes Accepted
🍿 Vending Machines available
📺 Live-Stream - https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ne/bassett--springview/organization/15498/north-central-high-school

There will be a send off for Zach and Coach Hoover for State Wrestling Wednesday at 11:00 am in front of the High School. Best of Luck to Zach, Parker Lewis and Coaches Hoover and Zeigler

Zachary Wiebelhaus and Parker Lewis have punched their tickets to the 2026 Nebraska State Wrestling tournament. Congratulations!

Boys State Wrestling Apparel Link https://ncboysstatewrestlingapparel2026.itemorder.com/shop/home/

D1-6 Girls District Basketball Information in Niobrara

Admission: $6.00 for adults and $5.00 for students by NSAA guidelines.

Hudl Streaming: Niobrara-Verdigre | High School Sports | Home | Hudl

⚔️ District D-1 Boys Wrestling Tournament ⚔️
📍Oakland-Craig High School - 400 N. Brewster Ave, Oakland, NE
📅 Friday and Saturday, February 13-14, 2026
⏱️ Friday - 3:00 PM - 3 Mats
Saturday - 10:00 AM - 2 Mats
🎟️ Friday - Adults $6, Students $5 - No Passes Accepted
Saturday - Adults $9, Students $7 - No Passes Accepted
🍿 Concessions will be available
📺 Live-Stream - If Live-streamed possibly can be watched @ - https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ne/oakland/organization/5705/oakland-craig-high-school

🏀 JV/V Knights Basketball vs Valentine 🏀
📍 Springview, NE
📅 Thursday, February 12, 2026
⏱️ 4:00 PM JV Girls 3 Qtrs - 8 minutes each
5:00 PM JV Boys
6:00 PM V Girls
7:30 PM V Boys
**Times are approximate**
🍿 Concession Stand Available
📻 Listen Live - KBRB
📺 Live-Stream - https://www.youtube.com/@keyapahacountyschoolsvideo9570

Girls NSAA District D1-6 Basketball Brackets

We are looking for someone in the area that does calligraphy. If iyou are nterested, please call 402-497-3501.

⚔️ JH Girls Wrestling - Ainsworth Invitational⚔️
📍 Ainsworth, NE
📅 Thursday, February 12, 2026
⏱️ 5:00 PM
🗒️ 2 or 3 mats will be used
🎟️ Adults $6 Students $4 - Conference Passes Accepted
🍿 Concessions will be available
📺 Live-Stream -https://www.youtube.com/@ainsworthkennelvision8549
🏅 Results - https://www.flowrestling.org/nextgen/events/15345874/information

NHS is having a bake sale for the last home bb game in Springview. Come on out and cheer on the Knights and grab a sweet treat for yourself or a loved one.