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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.The Slammers scored early and often against...

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.

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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.

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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.But no team can overcome turnovers and the Cougars...

Cougars Enter New Classification with New Head Coach & Lineup

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Cougars Enter New Classification with New Head Coach & Lineup

Craig Pinley

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

STROMSBURG – The field is wider, the goal posts are further back, the starting lineup is markedly different and there’s a new head coach as the Cross County football program readies for the 2024 season.Former football assistant Mitch Boshart will take over the reins from the departed Matt Carroll...

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.Senior four-year starter Lindee Kelley...

Kylee Krol

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State Run Ends with 2-2 Record; Slammers Finish Summer 26-7

Craig Pinley

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

HASTINGS – A 4-1 loss to NCN of O’Neill ended the Polk County Slammers’ summer season at 26-7 last Saturday, with head coach Justin Sunday’s team finishing a three-season run with 92 wins and a Class C title in 2022.On Friday, the Slammers lost 8-3 to Norfolk after having taken a 3-0 lead after...

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.