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Slammers head to Subdistrict with win over Pierce

News Staff
Friday, September 30, 2022
PIERCE — Polk County heads to the Central City Subdistrict next week on a roll, picking up a 14-4 win over Pierce to close out the regular season. The Slammers scored 11 runs in their final two innings to seal the win, slugging out 13 hits in the game.
Sophomore Gage Friesen and the Storm offense need to keep the ball moving each and every down. PCN file photo by Rick Holtz

Sophomore Gage Friesen and the Storm offense need to keep the ball moving each and every down. PCN file photo by Rick Holtz

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Can county teams go 4-0 this week?

News Staff
Thursday, September 29, 2022
CLARKS — It is a battle of two teams heading in opposite directions. High Plains and Palmer are both 2-3 on the year. Friday will be a game between two teams fighting to even their record and salvage their seasons.
The Polk County Slammers set a new regular season win total by getting their 21st win of the year on Tuesday. Cross County School photo

The Polk County Slammers set a new regular season win total by getting their 21st win of the year on Tuesday. Cross County School photo

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Slammers set new season win record

News Staff
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
OSCEOLA — The Polk County Slammers have surpassed their season high for wins with a 6-2 win over Aquinas on Tuesday. The Slammers have won 21 games this year with one left to play. Polk County capitalized on a three RBI night from Kylee Krol, who hit a home run in the win.

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Cougars fall to ranked Bluehawks

News Staff
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
HASTINGS — Cross County fell to state ranked St. Cecilia Tuesday before rebounding for wins over Heartland and Superior at the Hastings St. Cecilia Invite. The Class C-2 No. 7 Cougars (14-2) lost in straight sets to the Class D-1 No. 5 Bluehawks (12-8), 25-13, 28-26.
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Athletes of the Week

News Staff
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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 sponsors PAYTON SLIVA Senior Payton Sliva finished with a career-high 129 yards rushing for the Huskies on Friday.
Hayden Allen caught four passes for 103 yards, including a record-setting 70-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter. PCN photo by Travis Lane

Hayden Allen caught four passes for 103 yards, including a record-setting 70-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter. PCN photo by Travis Lane

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No. 2 Cougars Maul Wildcats

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
CEDAR BLUFFS — Multiple school records fell Friday night as Cross County continued its unbeaten season, running over Cedar Bluffs 76-0. Lucas Jacobsen On the Class D-1 No.

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Slammers Win 2 at Hastings Tourney

News Staff
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
HASTINGS — The Polk County Slammers continues their hot play, picking up their 20th win on the season over the weekend at Hastings. The Slammers used a six-run second inning to jump out on Gering in an 11-7 win.
Sunday Sets New Slammers RBI Record

Sunday Sets New Slammers RBI Record

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Sunday Sets New Slammers RBI Record

News Staff
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Osceola Schools would like to congratuate junior Courtney Sunday on breaking the RBI record for the Polk County Slammers. Heading into Tuesday’s game with Aquinas, Sunday had 36 RBI so far this season. The slugger is batting 0.380 this season and is second on the Slammers with 10 doubles.
Cross County volleyball picked up another win on Thursday. Cross County Schools photo

Cross County volleyball picked up another win on Thursday. Cross County Schools photo

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Cougars keep rolling, top Central Valley

News Staff
Friday, September 23, 2022
STROMSBURG — Cross County improved to 12-1 on Thursday with a straight sets win over Central Valley. The Class C-2 No. 7 Cougars cruised to a 25-18, 25-20, 25-19 win over the Central Valley Cougars. Bren Lemburg, Shyanne Anderson each had eight kills in the match.
Blue River participated in the Butler County Heath Center pink-out games on Thursday to help support breast cancer awareness. Shelby-Rising City Schools photo

Blue River participated in the Butler County Heath Center pink-out games on Thursday to help support breast cancer awareness. Shelby-Rising City Schools photo

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Slammers win 2, Panthers get split

News Staff
Friday, September 23, 2022
DAVID CITY — The Slammers picked up a pair of wins on Thursday, defeating Blue River and York. The Polk County Slammers defeated Blue River 11-3 on Thursday. Individual stats are not available.