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The disappointment of third place: Janna Roberts (OSC) was in tears coming in third as that meant no automatic qualification for state. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

The disappointment of third place: Janna Roberts (OSC) was in tears coming in third as that meant no automatic qualification for state. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Class D District Photos

News Staff
Thursday, May 9, 2024
We can't get all our photos in the newspaper, so here is a preview of some of our favorites that probably won't make it in. Congratulations to the Osceola girls and High Plains boys for winning district championship.
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, May 8, 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.
Above: Brodey Spurling (HPC), Cole Redden (CC) and Isaac Whitmore (SRC) leap over their hurdles. Whitmore took home gold. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow. Below:

Above: Brodey Spurling (HPC), Cole Redden (CC) and Isaac Whitmore (SRC) leap over their hurdles. Whitmore took home gold. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow. Below:

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Polk County Girls Go 2, 3, 4 & Boys 2, 3 at CRC

Staff Report
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Polk County NewsOSCEOLA – McCool Junction cleaned up, taking the CRC championship for both boys and girls. McKenna Yates of McCool Junction was the big winner for the girls in the 100, 200 and 400 and the female Gail Arnett Award.For our teams, the Cross County girls came in second by half a point.
Above: Matthew Frazier (left, CC) and Revin Nyberg (right, CC) run in the 1600 meters. PCN photo by Cienna Friesen.

Above: Matthew Frazier (left, CC) and Revin Nyberg (right, CC) run in the 1600 meters. PCN photo by Cienna Friesen.

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SRC Girls Win Own Invite

News Staff
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
SHELBY - Another windy day for track on Tuesday as thirteen teams competed at the Shelby-Rising City Invite. The Lady Huskies took first place with 111 points, just three points over David City. Cross County girls came in third, with Osceola following in fourth.
Left: Gage Friesen (HPC) leaped 17 feet for fifth place in long jump

Left: Gage Friesen (HPC) leaped 17 feet for fifth place in long jump

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Osceola Girls 2nd at Palmer Invite

Staff Report
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
FULLERTON - Thirteen teams competed in Fullerton for the Palmer Invite. Included were the Osceola and High Plains teams. The Osceola girls came in second. On the boys’ side, High Plains came in third.Team results Girls: 1. Neb. Christian 156, 2. Osceola 92, 3. Central Valley 89, 4. Wood River 52, 5.
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.
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.
Janna Roberts (OSC) won the poll vault, clearing a 10-00.00 jump. PCN photos by Rick Holtz

Janna Roberts (OSC) won the poll vault, clearing a 10-00.00 jump. PCN photos by Rick Holtz

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SRC Girls Win Again in Fullerton; HPC Boys Score Win

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
FULLERTON — The Storm, Huskies and Bulldogs were in action last Tuesday for the Fullerton Invite. Shelby-Rising City took home the girls team title with 91.75 points. Osceola finished 4th with 65 points. High Plains finished 10th with 15 points.
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.