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The finals of the girls 100 meters was won by Natalie Laubers (far left) with Osceola’s Camryn Peterson (next to her) taking second. Also pictured is Riverside’s Ella Molt and Osceola’s Jadelynn Gifford (far right). Laubers and Peterson both qualified for state. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

The finals of the girls 100 meters was won by Natalie Laubers (far left) with Osceola’s Camryn Peterson (next to her) taking second. Also pictured is Riverside’s Ella Molt and Osceola’s Jadelynn Gifford (far right). Laubers and Peterson both qualified for state. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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Osceola Girls Runner-Up at D-2 Track and Field District

Ken Kush
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
OSCEOLA- The Osceola Bulldogs and the Nebraska Lutheran Knights girls track and field teams combined to score more points than the rest of the 10 team field at the D-2 District Track Meet in Osceola on Wednesday.Lutheran came away as the team champion as they rolled up 146.
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 May 7, 2026

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
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.
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 April 30, 2026

News Staff
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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.
High Plains sophomore Colin Howell set a PR last Thursday as he cleared 6-1 in the high jump and finished second at the Palmer Invite in Fullerton. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

High Plains sophomore Colin Howell set a PR last Thursday as he cleared 6-1 in the high jump and finished second at the Palmer Invite in Fullerton. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Bulldogs and Storm Compete at Palmer Invite in Fullerton

Ken Kush
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
FULLERTON- Sunny to partly skies greeted the field at the Palmer Invite in Fullerton on Thursday as teams from Arcadia-Loup City, Newman Grove/St. Ed, Fullerton, Palmer, Burwell, High Plains, Nebraska Christian, Wood River, Osceola and Humphrey were in action.
Cougars senior Mason Quilhot won the High Plains Invite with a throw of 131-11 in the discus. PCN photo by Ken Kush

Cougars senior Mason Quilhot won the High Plains Invite with a throw of 131-11 in the discus. PCN photo by Ken Kush

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Cougar Boys Crack Top Five Team Finish at High Plains Invite

Ken Kush
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
OSCEOLA- The team title on the boys side of the High Plains Invite on Wednesday came down to the final event.Nebraska Christian held a slim six point lead over David City Aquinas Catholic with just the 4X400 meter relay left to run.
An all area showdown in the fourth heat of the 100 meters. From left to right, Osceola’s Jadelynn Gifford. High Plains’ Gahvi Lesiak, Cross County junior Ansalde Von Hackewitz and Osceola’s Camryn Peterson. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow

An all area showdown in the fourth heat of the 100 meters. From left to right, Osceola’s Jadelynn Gifford. High Plains’ Gahvi Lesiak, Cross County junior Ansalde Von Hackewitz and Osceola’s Camryn Peterson. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow

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Cross County Girls Second to Nebraska Christian in Osceola

Ken Kush
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
OSCEOLA- The Nebraska Christian Eagles put up most of their 137 team points in just five events as they scored 18 in the 800, 14 in the 1600, 24 in the 3200, 16 in the 100 hurdles and 21 in the relays.
High Plains senior Brodey Spurling won the triple jump and finished third in the long jump at the Merrick County Invite on Tuesday. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

High Plains senior Brodey Spurling won the triple jump and finished third in the long jump at the Merrick County Invite on Tuesday. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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Cougars and Storm Join 10-Team Field at Merrick County Track and Field Invite

Ken Kush
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
CENTRAL CITY- The weatherman provided great weather on Tuesday as 10 girls and boys teams gathered in Central City for the Merrick County Invite.No team scores were kept as all of the teams were getting their first taste of outdoor action after indoor meets last weekend.
Members of the High Plains golf team are, (left to right)-Caleb Dubas, Jacob Lesiak, Chase Owens, Kyler Hans and Leland Pike. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

Members of the High Plains golf team are, (left to right)-Caleb Dubas, Jacob Lesiak, Chase Owens, Kyler Hans and Leland Pike. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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High Plains Golf Preview

Ken Kush
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
POLK- The High Plains Storm boys golf team is five members strong and you need four individual scores to place at a tournament.The Storm will have one senior, three juniors and one freshman on the team this season.
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 March 5, 2026

News Staff
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
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.