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Berggren, Slammers Send Hwy 6 Off the Road 13-1

Berggren, Slammers Send Hwy 6 Off the Road 13-1

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Berggren, Slammers Send Hwy 6 Off the Road 13-1

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
STROMSBURG – The softball game had just finished, but the Berggren family – Jeff, Amanda and Carter – were just as diligent at the “Where’s Waldo?” game of finding a missing yellow sphere hit into some deep grass by junior center fielder Mady Berggren (pictured at right).
The Slammers took first place in Albion, beating Boone Central 8-5. Photo provided.

The Slammers took first place in Albion, beating Boone Central 8-5. Photo provided.

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Slammers Dominate Over the Weekend

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
ALBION — The Polk County Slammers showed their dominance over the weekend, picking up three wins to take first at the Boone Central Invite.The Slammers opened the day with a 10-1 win over Pierce, defeated Centura 9-3 before topping Boone Central 8-5.
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 Sept. 5, 2024

News Staff
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
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. Bricelynn LarsonBricelynn had 8 kills and one ace serve against Fullerton in their opening game.
Ella Cramer gets a serve receive in the Cross County game against Fullerton. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

Ella Cramer gets a serve receive in the Cross County game against Fullerton. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

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Lady Cougars Open Season With Win

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
STROMSBURG — Cross County opened the 2024 volleyball season with a home win over Fullerton.The Cougars cruised to a threeset victory, topping the Warriors 26-24, 25-8, 25-21.“Our goal is always serve and pass wins games,” Cross County coach Emmie Noyd said. “We take that on ourselves.
Langdon Arbuck and Wyatt Hengelfelt block for Carson Schaefer to run the ball. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

Langdon Arbuck and Wyatt Hengelfelt block for Carson Schaefer to run the ball. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

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Turnovers Mar Stout First-Half Defensive Effort in Cougar Loss

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
BATTLE CREEK – For 22 minutes, a young Cross County football team battled a state-ranked Battle Creek lineup to a standstill with a bend-but-not-break defense that finally broke just before halftime to allow the host Braves to lead 7-0 at the half.
2024 Slammers (front left to right): Kaleena Nuttelman, Lindee Kelley, Savanna Boden, Charisa Boden, Libby Rutherford, (second row) Mady Berggren, Kcin Confer, Adrienne Waller, Shyenne Krol, (third row) Ashtyn Quast, Halle Gabel, Emory Eberhardt, Jazlyn Ramirez-Catlan, Brylie Naber, (fourth row) Kaiylen Baloun (st. mgr.), Olive Peterson, MaCadden Turner, Misty Noble, Dulce Ramirez-Catlan, (fifth row) Coaches Macy Jones, Johanna Nielsen, Mallory Kumpf, Carrie Swanson. PCN photo.

2024 Slammers (front left to right): Kaleena Nuttelman, Lindee Kelley, Savanna Boden, Charisa Boden, Libby Rutherford, (second row) Mady Berggren, Kcin Confer, Adrienne Waller, Shyenne Krol, (third row) Ashtyn Quast, Halle Gabel, Emory Eberhardt, Jazlyn Ramirez-Catlan, Brylie Naber, (fourth row) Kaiylen Baloun (st. mgr.), Olive Peterson, MaCadden Turner, Misty Noble, Dulce Ramirez-Catlan, (fifth row) Coaches Macy Jones, Johanna Nielsen, Mallory Kumpf, Carrie Swanson. PCN photo.

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Slammers Return Talent & Move Up to Class B

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
STROMSBURG – Changes abound for the Polk County Slammers softball team, with a move up to the Class B division and a new battery on tap, but a host of returning standouts give co-head coaches Johanna Nielsen and Macy Jones a lot of offensive punch this fall.
Cross County had three graduates and Coach Jimmy Blex at the Centennial All-Star Game. Pictured is James Elgin, Ashton Seim, Alex Noyd and Coach Blex. Blex was assistant coach for the red team. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Cross County had three graduates and Coach Jimmy Blex at the Centennial All-Star Game. Pictured is James Elgin, Ashton Seim, Alex Noyd and Coach Blex. Blex was assistant coach for the red team. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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All-Star Basketball at Centennial Features 5 Locals

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
UTICA - Twenty players from 16 schools were selected and available to play in the Centennial boys’all-star game. Three of those selected were James Elgin, Alex Noyd and Ashton Seim. Coach Jimmy Blex was selected as an assistant coach. They were all on team red.
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Summer Slammers Veteran Farewell Tour Going Strong

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
BROKEN BOW – Justin Sunday may not miss the late-night weekend return trips once the 2024 summer softball season ends in two weeks. But thinking about his team’s recent success – along with the privilege of coaching his kids – caused a poignant pause as he considered the long but successful journey.