Nine students from the High School band were selected to perform in the Dorian Honor Band Festival at Luther College. They spent a day and a half rehearsing, and put on an amazing concert on Monday night. Congratulations to Katherine Swehla, Amelia Rader, Natalie Prosser, Lindsay Taplin, Braxton Wilcox, Parker Sherman, Connor Kramer, Riley Larson, and Eli Priebe.
Congratulations to Eli Priebe, Travis Smith and Trey Smith for their All-state Group Speech nomination, in the category of Improv!
The Cougars had a great day at Individual District Speech in Janesville on Saturday. Nine performances will be moving on to State contest at Starmont on March 15. Those advancing include Asher Bergman, Maya Collazo, Rocky Collazo, Anna DeSloover, Skylar Harnisch, Travis Smith and Michaela Sorenson. Congratulations!
Cougar Events: week of Mar. 3-9
Individual Speech Showcase will be held on Friday evening, Feb. 28 in the SFHS Auditorium. It will begin at 6pm with Senior recognition. We will then move into performances. All performances will take place in the Auditorium and we will have written comments only from our judges. The public is invited to attend! Admission is $7, card at the door (no passes will be accepted.) We hope to see you there!
Sumner-Fredericksburg CSD regrets to share that tonight’s (2/25/25) district boys’ basketball game hosted at SFHS between Don Bosco and Maquoketa Valley has been postponed due to a tragic loss within the Don Bosco community. Our thoughts go out to the Dons and the family affected during this incredibly difficult time and we stand with them in support and mourning.
The basketball game will now be played on Wednesday, February 26, at Independence, with a 5:00 PM start time. Tickets purchased for tonight’s game will still be valid. Thank you for your understanding, patience, and compassion.
Cougar events the week of Feb. 24:
Oelwein High School | Sumner-Fredericksburg High School | Tripoli High School SOCCER
If you don’t have a spring sport, consider trying soccer!
High school soccer is a fantastic sport to play because it builds teamwork, discipline, and physical fitness while creating lifelong friendships. The fast-paced nature of the game keeps players engaged, improving their agility, endurance, and strategic thinking. Soccer also fosters a strong sense of school spirit and camaraderie, as players work together toward a common goal. Whether competing in intense matches or bonding during practice, athletes develop valuable life skills such as perseverance and leadership. Plus, the thrill of scoring a goal or making a game-saving play creates unforgettable moments on and off the field. Many fall and winter sports transition well onto the soccer field, including football, basketball, cross-country, and volleyball. Even the grit and determination of wrestling can be adapted to the game of soccer. The full practice and game schedule is available on TeamSnap and Bound. (Bound is currently listed under SFHS Boys Soccer.)
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/4VXaVYpZJtJ5kSYW8
The Cougar Football Program is selling our Under Armour varsity jerseys as we have new ones for next year! A single jersey is $50 you may buy both the white and blue jerseys for $100 as well. First come first serve. Please visit the Sumner-Fredericksburg Cougar Football facebook page or email Coach Coyle at coylej@sfcougars.k12.ia.us. Checks can be made to SFCSD and jerseys can be picked up at the H.S. Office. Thank you!
SFHS Cougar wrestlers will be wrestling during Session 2 starting today at 1:30- 5 pm. Cheer on Noah, Sam, and Jase as they compete in Des Moines. Go Cougars!
Due to the extreme cold tomorrow, the boy's SQM bowling event tomorrow will now start at 10:00 am. Go Cougars!
Cougar Boys District basketball tonight in Sumner's vs Oelwein. Tickets are available @ https://www.iahsaa.org/tickets/ or at the gate (cashless).
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Student-Athletes of the Week: Jase Jones, Sam Egan, and Noah Henderson
Congratulations to Sumner-Fredericksburg Cougar wrestlers Jase Jones, Sam Egan, and Noah Henderson on qualifying for the State Wrestling Tournament. "These three are leaders on and off the mat and will take their talents to Des Moines this week in hopes of making some noise at the state level." -Coach Meyer
Congratulations to the Physics Class who competed at the Engineering Machine Design Contest Regional in St. Ansgar today. They took home first place and won the College and Career Ready award. The team consists of Ellie Smith, Connor Kramer, Hunter Nelson, Noah Platt, Teagan Werner, Eli Priebe, and Joe Kroenecke.
The Sumner Fredericksburg State Wrestling webstore is now open:
https://stores.teamelitesports.com/sumner_fred_wrestling
Store Close: 2/16 @ Midnight
Orders Back: 2/19
Cougar Events Week of Feb. 17
We regret to announce that the FCCLA & FBLA Sweetheart Dance scheduled for tonight has been canceled due to the early dismissal and anticipated weather conditions. We understand this is disappointing, and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Due to the weather forecast for tonight and tomorrow, District wrestling at MFL will have a new start time: 12:30 pm. Doors will open at 11:00 am for fans with weigh-in at 11:00 am. Tickets can be purchased at HomeTown Ticketing for all boys postseason events.
Link: https://www.iahsaa.org/tickets/
Student-Athlete of the Week: Lily Schoonover & Brady Toussaint
"Livy has embraced a new role this year, stepping up as a key player for the Cougars. She has started every game this season and is leading the team with 42 steals. In a recent comeback win over Oelwein, Livy netted 13 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 assists!. Not only is Livy a standout player, but she's also a fantastic teammate and a joy to coach." -Coach Krueger
"Brady Toussaint stepped up in a big way on Senior Night, scoring 9 points and making the most of his opportunity with a strong performance. His hard work in practice, selflessness, and dedication to the team are evident on a daily basis. Brady consistently puts the team first, sacrificing personal gain for the success of the team. His effort, attitude, and team-first mentality make him a valuable part of the program." - Coach Quigley
Cougar Events the Week of Feb. 10, 2025: https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/sumnerfredricksburg/calendar?includePractices=false&v=week&date=2025-01-17
