Blake Loseke and Reese Wietfeld Named Homecoming King and Queen
Queen after the home football game against Winside.
Homecoming Week was filled with a blur of activities including themed dress-up days, a Main Street pep rally, elementary and junior high Spirit Parade, Booster Club Homecoming Tailgate, and finally the high school dance in the Leigh gym after the win against Winside.
This year’s Homecoming king candidates were Cody Jedlicka, Wyatt Langhorst, Blake Loseke, and Ben Rodenburg. The Queen candidates were Kaylee Brabec, Carmen Malena, Emersyn Urban, and Reese Wietfeld. The 2026 junior court included first-graders Creed Malena and Maddyn Urban.
The 2025 Homecoming King and Queen, Luke Eisenmann and Ava Kasik, crowned the new King and Queen, Blake Loseke and Reese Wietfeld.
Information about the Leigh Homecoming Court was read at the coronation as follows:
Kaylee Brabec was escorted by Cody Jedlicka.
Kaylee is the daughter of Jake & Debbie Brabec. She has three brothers: Jack, Easton and Kash. In high school, she has participated in One-Act, FFA, Youth Advisory Committee, Journalism, Yearbook, Speech, Track, National Honor Society, Basketball, Volleyball, JAG, Dance, Cheer and FCCLA. Kaylee plans to attend Northeast Community College to obtain a Business degree.
Cody is the son of Rodney and Tasha Jedlicka. He has a twin sister, Daphne.
During high school Cody has been involved in FFA, Basketball and One-Act. His plan is to major in Diversified Ag at Northeast Community College after high school.
Carmen Malena was escorted by Wyatt Langhorst.
Carmen is the daughter of Brent & Rachel Malena. Her siblings are Cruz and Cannon.
In high school Carmen has been involved in 4-H, FFA, Basketball, Youth Advisory Committee, FBLA, Yearbook, Journalism, One Act, Track, Volleyball, National Honor Society, Quiz Bowl, JAG, Dance & Cheer. She plans to attend UNL majoring in Biology on the Pre-Dental track
Wyatt is the son of Jill Langhorst and the late Steve Langhorst. His siblings are John and Molly. During high school Wyatt has been active in Football, Wrestling, Golf, One-Act, Journalism and National Honor Society. His future plans are to attend either UNK or Wayne State majoring in Education.
Emersyn Urban was escorted by Blake Loseke.
Emersyn is the daughter of Josh and Robin Urban. Her siblings are Ella, Eisley, and Isaiah. Throughout high school Emersyn has been involved in Volleyball, Basketball, Track, Dance, FCCLA, FBLA, Journalism, Yearbook, One Act and Youth Advisory Committee.
At this time Emersyn’s future plans are undecided.
Blake is the son of Ben and Pam Loseke. He has a sister, Emily. In high school he has been involved in Football, Basketball, Track, Band, FFA, Journalism, Speech, One-Act and National Honor Society. Blake plans to attend UNL, majoring in Animal Science.
Reese Wietfeld was escorted by Ben Rodenburg.
Reese is the daughter of Matt and Emily Wietfeld. Her siblings are Blair and Kale. Reese has been involved in Basketball, Volleyball, Track, Dance, FFA, Cheer, One-Act, JAG, National Honor Society, Youth Advisory Committee, Journalism and Yearbook She is considering attending UNL to major in Diagnostic Pediatric Sonography.
Ben is the son of Jon & Christine Rodenburg. He has two brothers, Jaxon and Isaac. During high school he has participated in Football, Basketball, One Act and FFA. Ben plans are to attend Southeast Community College, with a major in Auto Collision Repair.
Congratulations to Blake and Reese and the rest of the 2026 LHS Homecoming Court!