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Izaac Dickey of Stromsburg plays fullback for Nebraska and rushed for 4 yards in the fourth quarter. Photo by Kenny Larabee, KLIN, used with permission.

Izaac Dickey of Stromsburg plays fullback for Nebraska and rushed for 4 yards in the fourth quarter. Photo by Kenny Larabee, KLIN, used with permission.

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Dickey Fulfills Childhood Dream

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
LINCOLN - After graduating from Cross County in December, Izaac Dickey headed to Lincoln for football. Most Nebraska kids dream of playing football for Nebraska, and Dickey is no different.He played in the spring game this last weekend in front of over 62,000 fans.
Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. This week we break with our norm and selected two female athletes.

Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. This week we break with our norm and selected two female athletes.

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PCN Athletes of the Week

News Staff
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. This week we break with our norm and selected two female athletes. Athletes of the Week are brought to you by these fine sponsors.
Cross County Travels to EMF Track

Cross County Travels to EMF Track

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Cross County Travels to EMF Track

News Staff
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
FRIEND— Fifteen teams competed at the Exeter-Milligan/ Friend Invite at the Friend track on Tuesday, April 16. The weather was drizzly with a strong northwest wind, but the athletes braved the elements to compete.
Cross County had two on the podium as Sarah Forsberg took first and Lindee Kelley third in triple jump. Photo by Coach Boshart.

Cross County had two on the podium as Sarah Forsberg took first and Lindee Kelley third in triple jump. Photo by Coach Boshart.

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Central Nebraska’s Best Compete in GI

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
GRAND ISLAND – The best of the best converged on Grand Island for the Central Nebraska Track Championships.
Andrew Dubas and Dane Holtzen (CCO) tied for third at best ball in Fullerton. Photo provided by Coach Jimmy Blex.

Andrew Dubas and Dane Holtzen (CCO) tied for third at best ball in Fullerton. Photo provided by Coach Jimmy Blex.

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SRC Golf at Fillmore Central & SRC/CCO at Fullerton

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
GENEVA & FULLERTON Shelby-Rising City Huskies golfed two days in a row last week, Tuesday in Geneva and Wednesday in Fullerton.Coach Riggs reported the weather was perfect and the course was in amazing condition in Geneva. The students were challenged and the greens were fast.
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

News Staff
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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.
Wyatt Hengelfelt watches as Ashton Seim takes a swing. PCN photo by Cienna Friesen.

Wyatt Hengelfelt watches as Ashton Seim takes a swing. PCN photo by Cienna Friesen.

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CCO Golf Second in Own Scramble

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
OSCEOLA - High Plains and Cross County-Osceola golf took part in a scramble at Osceola on Tuesday. Winds were a factor and chilly temperatures pushed back the start time a couple hours. CB/Mead came in first scoring 149, with the hosts one stroke after for second. Team Scores: 1. CB/Mead 149 2.
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 Athlete of the Week

News Staff
Wednesday, April 3, 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.
Cougars Do Well at Hebron Invite

Cougars Do Well at Hebron Invite

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Cougars Do Well at Hebron Invite

Staff Report
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
HEBRON— Cross County traveled to the Thayer Central Invite held in Hebron on Thursday the 28th. The girls placed 2nd as a team with 80 points. The boys team placed 3rd with 58 points, tying with Thayer Central. INDIVIDUAL RESULTS GIRLS 100m dash: 3. Kylee Krol 13.67,4. Ema Dickey 13.68, 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

News Staff
Wednesday, March 27, 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. Kaylei Perry Kaylei ran two good races in Sutton, placing first in the 100- and 200-meter runs.