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Polk County/Aquinas’ Chloe Schott doubles in a run during the Slammers 8-6 win over Raymond Central in Lincoln. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

Polk County/Aquinas’ Chloe Schott doubles in a run during the Slammers 8-6 win over Raymond Central in Lincoln. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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Polk County / Aquinas Puts Together 3-1 Week

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Wednesday, October 7, 2026
LINCOLN- Polk County/Aquinas head softball coach Angie Schroetlin used one word to describe the 2026 season when asked about all the rainouts, postponements and cancellations.“It’s been insane.
Osceola senior running back Brycen Kula had a big night against Deshler on Homecoming night. He ran the ball for 130 yards on 21 carries and and one touchdown and he was crowned HC King following the game. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Osceola senior running back Brycen Kula had a big night against Deshler on Homecoming night. He ran the ball for 130 yards on 21 carries and and one touchdown and he was crowned HC King following the game. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Deshler Outscores Bulldogs 58-34 on Homecoming

Ken Kush
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
OSCEOLA- With a total of 92 points scored on Friday night, the 2026 Osceola Homecoming coronation may have been delayed a little bit.Osceola had two players eclipse the 100-yard barrier on the ground with senior Brycen Kula rushing for 130 yards on one touchdown on 21 touches while senior Jackson...
After having their 11 match win streak snapped last week the Osceola Bulldogs are facing some adversity for the first time this year. Osceola will look to bounce back this week with a triangular at BDS and a home triangular with Newman Grove/ St. Ed and Nebraska Christian. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

After having their 11 match win streak snapped last week the Osceola Bulldogs are facing some adversity for the first time this year. Osceola will look to bounce back this week with a triangular at BDS and a home triangular with Newman Grove/ St. Ed and Nebraska Christian. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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Osceola Drops Pair of Matches to Tough D-1 Schools

Ken Kush
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
OSCEOLA- There is a saying that “What doesn’t kill you will only make you stronger.”The Osceola Bulldogs faced a huge week as they hosted the D-1 Exeter-Milligan/Friend Bobcats and the D1 No. 4 Riverside Chargers.Unfortunately for the Bulldogs they dropped a five set thriller to the Bobcats and two...
Top-Halee Peterson served up two aces in win over Nebraska Lutheran. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Top-Halee Peterson served up two aces in win over Nebraska Lutheran. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Osceola Bulldogs Volleyball Reaches 13 Wins

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Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Dorchester, Elba and Nebraska Lutheran Fall to DawgsOSCEOLA – The Lady Dawgs continue to add wins to their record, this last week against Dorchester, Elba and Nebraska Lutheran.Osceola 3 Dorchester 1The Dawgs put down 40 kills compared to 16 for the Longhorns.
Osceola senior defensive end Cooper Yungdahl records one of his two sacks in the Bulldogs district opener at Falls City Sacred Heart. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Osceola senior defensive end Cooper Yungdahl records one of his two sacks in the Bulldogs district opener at Falls City Sacred Heart. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Osceola Gives Up Late TD, Falls to FCSH 12-8

Ken Kush
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
FALLS CITY- You’ve heard the phrase “Luck of the Irish.On Friday night it was just about a new one, “Determination of the Dawg” but a late fourth quarter score by the hosts denied the Bulldogs a district opening win as they dropped a tough 12-8 defensive battle to Falls City Sacred Heart.The only...
Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.

Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.

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PCN Athletes of the Week for September 24, 2026

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Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. Athletes of the Week are brought to you by these fine sponsors. Kyler HansStorm senior Kyler Hans was a thorn in the side of the Stuart Broncos pass defense last Friday afternoon.
Above- Polk County/Aquinas second baseman Kelsey Brehm can’t get to this blooper in the first inning that lands just in the grass behind second base. PCA lost their opener at the Fillmore Central Tri to Hastings St. Cecilia, but bounced back to top the host Fillmore Central Panthers 9-8. PCN photos by Ken Kush.

Above- Polk County/Aquinas second baseman Kelsey Brehm can’t get to this blooper in the first inning that lands just in the grass behind second base. PCA lost their opener at the Fillmore Central Tri to Hastings St. Cecilia, but bounced back to top the host Fillmore Central Panthers 9-8. PCN photos by Ken Kush.

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Polk County/ Aquinas Slammers See Most of Schedule Washed Out

Ken Kush
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
GENEVA- The Polk County/ Aquinas Slammers traveled to Geneva on Thursday for triangular action against the host Fillmore Central Panthers and the Class C juggernaut Hastings St. Cecilia Bluehawks who are the defending Class C State Champions.The battle with the Bluehawks was an opportunity to...
The Osceola Bulldogs won the Pleasanton Invite on Saturday defeating Fullerton, Gibbon and Pleasanton. They finished the week with a 6-0 mark to improve to 10-1 on the year. Photo was provided.

The Osceola Bulldogs won the Pleasanton Invite on Saturday defeating Fullerton, Gibbon and Pleasanton. They finished the week with a 6-0 mark to improve to 10-1 on the year. Photo was provided.

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DAWGS DOMINATE

Ken Kush
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
OSCEOLA- McCool Junction and Cross County were in Osceola on Tuesday night for CRC triangular volleyball action.Osceola defeated McCool Junction in straight sets (25-11 and 25-17) and in the Polk County showdown with the Cougars, the Bulldogs came away with a 2-0 decision by the scores of 2514 and...
The Polk County/Aquinas Slammers have molded into one of the top teams in Class B as they have opened the season with a 7-1 record. PCN Photo by Beth Sparrow.

The Polk County/Aquinas Slammers have molded into one of the top teams in Class B as they have opened the season with a 7-1 record. PCN Photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Slammers Continue Win Streak With 8-0 Win over Ord

Ken Kush
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
STROMSBURG- This past week was supposed to be a busy week for the Polk County/Aquinas Slammers with games scheduled against Bishop Neumann, Twin River and Ord.Neumann and Twin River both got postponed, the Twin River game rescheduled for September 21 in Genoa, while the Bishop Neumann contest is...
Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.

Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.

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PCN Athletes of the Week for September 17, 2026

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Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.HIGH PLAINS VOLLEYBALL The High Plains Storm Volleyball team took the floor Thursday night against Nebraska Christian on a night that was dedicated to teammate Payton Ackerson who lost her life...