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District assignments announced

News Staff
Friday, August 18, 2023
The Nebraska School Activities Association has announced fall district assignments. Cross County, High Plains, Osceola and Shelby-Rising City athletes now know what schools they will have to compete against for an opportunity to go to state.
The Stromsburg 10 and under girls' softball team competed at state in Hastings last weekend. After a long weekend they brought home the runner up plaque. Photo provided.

The Stromsburg 10 and under girls' softball team competed at state in Hastings last weekend. After a long weekend they brought home the runner up plaque. Photo provided.

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Stromsburg 10 and Under Bring Home Runner Up Plaque

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
HASTINGS – The Cougar 10u softball team finished their season on Sunday at the Class D State tournament at Bill Smith Softball Complex in Hastings. The Cougars (29-8) went 8-2 on the weekend to finish as runner-up in the tournament.
Above: Kenzie Wruble goes up for the block. Below: Liberty Baker hits a jump serve for the green team. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

Above: Kenzie Wruble goes up for the block. Below: Liberty Baker hits a jump serve for the green team. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

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All-Star Volleyball at CCC

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
COLUMBUS -- Just when they thought volleyball was over, there was one more all-star game. This time Cross County coaches and three Polk County girls played at Central Community College in Columbus.
Coach Tom Schleif, Coach Carrie Swanson, Sierra Boden, Roberta Hines and Coach Laureen Powell represented the Polk County Slammers at the all-star game in Columbus. PCN photos by Rick Holtz

Coach Tom Schleif, Coach Carrie Swanson, Sierra Boden, Roberta Hines and Coach Laureen Powell represented the Polk County Slammers at the all-star game in Columbus. PCN photos by Rick Holtz

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Slammers Shine One Last Time in All-Star Game

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
COLUMBUS — Hollywood could not have scripted it better. Two members of the Polk County Slammers, along with three of their coaches, took part in the 17th annual Central Community College All-Star game last week.
Alex Noyd won the shot up district title to qualify for state. In the process he set a new school record with a 52-10.00 throw. He also qualified for state in the discus.PCN photos by Rick Holtz

Alex Noyd won the shot up district title to qualify for state. In the process he set a new school record with a 52-10.00 throw. He also qualified for state in the discus.PCN photos by Rick Holtz

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Four Boys Qualify for Class C State

News Staff
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Centennial hosted the Class C-6 district track meet on Thursday. Ten teams participated. Cross County came in sixth place scoring 47 points, one point behind Twin River and six points ahead of the host.
Shelby-Rising City girls track won the C-6 District title at Centennial. PCN photos by Rick Holtz

Shelby-Rising City girls track won the C-6 District title at Centennial. PCN photos by Rick Holtz

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Lady Huskies Repeat as District Champs

Staff Report
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Centennial hosted the Class C-6 district track meet on Thursday. Ten teams participated. Shelby- Rising City became two-time district champions winning for the second year in a row! They brought in 117 points, which was 38 more than the second-place team (Ord).
Polk County Track Prepares for Districts

Polk County Track Prepares for Districts

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Polk County Track Prepares for Districts

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
STROMSBURG — The Cross County track invitational was held on a warm windy Thursday. Nine boys and girls teams participated. The Polk County girls came in second, third and fourth behind Nebraska Christian.
Shelby-Rising City girls won their third straight CRC Track Title Saturday in Osceola. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Shelby-Rising City girls won their third straight CRC Track Title Saturday in Osceola. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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Polk County Girls Shine at Conference Meet

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
OSCEOLA — The Huskies girls’ track team are now the three-time defending Crossroads Conference Champions. Shelby-Rising City beat out 12 other teams on their way to the CRC crown, finishing with 141 points. Osceola finished second with 92 1/3 points, Cross County finished fourth with 63 points.
The High Plains boys team finished second with 78 points. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

The High Plains boys team finished second with 78 points. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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County Boys Dominant at CRC Meet

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
OSCEOLA — Polk County boys track teams were well-represented at the Crossroads Conference track meet on Saturday in Osceola. The High Plains boys team finished second with 78 points.
Zoey Walker improving the SRC school record she previously set by going 5-04.50 in high jump. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Zoey Walker improving the SRC school record she previously set by going 5-04.50 in high jump. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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Walker & Kelley Win Their Events with PRs

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
OSCEOLA – Shelby-Rising City looked to be the favorite in the girls competition of the Crossroads Conference track and field meet last Saturday and Zoey Walker did her part in making sure the Huskies got off to a good start.