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Wyatt Urkoski (left, HPC) and Landon Sliva (right, SRC) look for the takedown at CRC wrestling. Urkoski came in first with Sliva in second. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Wyatt Urkoski (left, HPC) and Landon Sliva (right, SRC) look for the takedown at CRC wrestling. Urkoski came in first with Sliva in second. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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CROSSROADS WRESTLING

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
BRAINARD - Six Polk County wrestlers took first place with Shelby-Rising City coming out as conference champion again. Wrestlers that placed include the following: CCO: Devin Nuttelman (132) 1st, Paxton Burke (157) 4th.
Brodey Spurling (HPC) and James Elgin (CC, behind him) fight for the rebound. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Brodey Spurling (HPC) and James Elgin (CC, behind him) fight for the rebound. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Cougars Win Over Storm in County Rematch

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
POLK – It was an exciting first half of the boy’s game in Polk as Cross County came for the county clash. Even though it was anyone’s game at half, the Cougars game out with the win 68-42, a very similar ending to when these guys met in conference play.
Two Girls Move On to District Wrestling

Two Girls Move On to District Wrestling

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Two Girls Move On to District Wrestling

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
CRETE – Blue River girls and High Plains girls wrestled at subdistricts in Crete. After competing one Shelby-Rising City Blue River girl, Bailey Turpitt and one High Plains girl, Dakota Gress, qualified for districts. Districts will be held in Aurora on Friday.
Addie Linn (CC) shoots a three as Rylee Hofmann (HPC) comes to block. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Addie Linn (CC) shoots a three as Rylee Hofmann (HPC) comes to block. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Lady Cougars Add Three Wins

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
DAVID CITY – In its two losses, Cross County’s offense went stale for a long stretch and while a furious comeback nearly changed the outcome, it wasn’t quite enough.
Courtney Carlstrom puts the ball up for a basket against Meridian. PCN photo by Cienna Friesen.

Courtney Carlstrom puts the ball up for a basket against Meridian. PCN photo by Cienna Friesen.

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Storm Faces Meridian and St. Ed

Cienna Friesen
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
BOYS The High Plains Storm boys produced a major win over the Meridian Mustangs on Tuesday. The game ended with the Storm team 30 points ahead, 66-36.
ABOVE: The Shelby-Rising City Huskies are crowned conference champs for the second year in a row. BELOW RIGHT: Seniors Wyatt Urkoski (HPC) and Landon Sliva (SRC) placed first and second respectively in the 175 weight class. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

ABOVE: The Shelby-Rising City Huskies are crowned conference champs for the second year in a row. BELOW RIGHT: Seniors Wyatt Urkoski (HPC) and Landon Sliva (SRC) placed first and second respectively in the 175 weight class. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

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HUSKIES REPEAT AS CRC CHAMPS

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
BRAINARD - Eleven boys’ wrestling teams made the trip to East Butler to compete in conference wrestling. The Crossroads conference only has six wrestling teams, so five more were invited to fill out the tourney and make it more competitive.
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, January 31, 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. Bailey Gress Bailey placed second at a tough Cedar Bluffs meet.
Courtney Carlstrom faces two Dorchester defenders in the conference game Friday afternoon. PCN photo by Cienna Friesen.

Courtney Carlstrom faces two Dorchester defenders in the conference game Friday afternoon. PCN photo by Cienna Friesen.

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Lady Storm Lose Battle for 3rd

Cienna Friesen
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
The battle for third place in the Crossroads Conference was decided on the afternoon of Friday the 26th when the Dorchester girls ended the game with a 15 point lead over High Plains, 35-20.
ABOVE: Lindee Kelley (CC) shoots over the hands of Rylee Ackerson (HPC) at the CRC tourney. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow. BELOW: Kayleigh Ruth (SRC) shoots against David City earlier this month. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

ABOVE: Lindee Kelley (CC) shoots over the hands of Rylee Ackerson (HPC) at the CRC tourney. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow. BELOW: Kayleigh Ruth (SRC) shoots against David City earlier this month. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

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CRC Girls’ Recap of Semifinals & Consolations

Staff Report
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Polk County News YORK - Cross County 57, High Plains 18 ast Tuesday, the Cougars dominated throughout asAnderson and Bricelynn Larson tallied 12 points apiece and the winners held the Storm without a field goal for more than two periods to earn a trip to the finals.
Eli Fjell (left) and Collin Vrbka (right) placed first for Shelby-RC in Greeley. PCN photo by Jen Vrbka.

Eli Fjell (left) and Collin Vrbka (right) placed first for Shelby-RC in Greeley. PCN photo by Jen Vrbka.

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SRC & HPC Wrestle Well at Greeley

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
GREELEY – High Plains and Shelby-Rising City wrestlers competed in the Central Valley invitational on Friday in Greeley. The Huskies did well, coming in fourth with 119 points behind St. Paul, DC Aquinas and Neligh-Oakdale. High Plains also did well, tying for ninth place among 25 teams.