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Slammers won the tourney at Wisner on Saturday. Photo provided.

Slammers won the tourney at Wisner on Saturday. Photo provided.

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Slammers Win Championship at Wisner Tourney

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
WISNER — Not a bad way to spend a Saturday. The Polk County Slammers traveled to Wisner for the NEN Viper Softball Tournament. The Slammers were perfect on the day, opening with a 16-0 win over O’Neill, a 9-4 win over Pierce and capped the championship day with a 10-8 win over the host NEN.
Rylee Ackerson scored with this block in the first set as Gahvi Lesiak backs her up. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Rylee Ackerson scored with this block in the first set as Gahvi Lesiak backs her up. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Storm Wins Over the Knights

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
POLK - Monday night was the Storm’s first official game, as they hosted Nebraska Lutheran. The first set didn’t start out well, with the Storm being behind the Knights most of the set. They finally tied at 12 points, against at 17 and 22.
Front row: Peyton Hofmann, Allie Howell, Courtney Carlstrom, Rylee Ackerson, Addie Lindburg; Second row: Dakota Gress, Gahvi Lesiak, Madi Zerr, Rylee Hofmann, Kenslei Carlson; Back row: Jacey Dubas, HallieJo Urkoski, Kinley Spurling, Bailey Gress, Ashtyn Quast, Tessa Morris. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Front row: Peyton Hofmann, Allie Howell, Courtney Carlstrom, Rylee Ackerson, Addie Lindburg; Second row: Dakota Gress, Gahvi Lesiak, Madi Zerr, Rylee Hofmann, Kenslei Carlson; Back row: Jacey Dubas, HallieJo Urkoski, Kinley Spurling, Bailey Gress, Ashtyn Quast, Tessa Morris. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Storm Volleyball Returns with Lofty Goals in the Post Season

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Storm volleyball went far last year, losing in districts and just missing a state bid. Time will tell if they can do it again this year. They lost three good players to graduation, but have several returning with experience.
2023 High Plains Football: Front row: Wyatt Urkoski, Gavin Morris; Second row: Chase Owens, Gage Friesen, Haden Helgoth, Ayden Hans, Raul Marino; Third row: Maddix Fuhrman, Caleb Sharman, Kaden Rieken, Camden Morris, Kyler Hans, Jacob Lesiak, Hudson Urkoski; Back row: Brodey Spurling, Carter Urkoski, Neddy Lesiak, Carson Swedenburg, Aaron Brown, Cameron Reed. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

2023 High Plains Football: Front row: Wyatt Urkoski, Gavin Morris; Second row: Chase Owens, Gage Friesen, Haden Helgoth, Ayden Hans, Raul Marino; Third row: Maddix Fuhrman, Caleb Sharman, Kaden Rieken, Camden Morris, Kyler Hans, Jacob Lesiak, Hudson Urkoski; Back row: Brodey Spurling, Carter Urkoski, Neddy Lesiak, Carson Swedenburg, Aaron Brown, Cameron Reed. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Storm Football’s Plan is Fast

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
POLK – After posting a 3-5 mark last fall, the High Plains varsity football team believes it can improve with one of the speedier teams in Class D-2.

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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.
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.
Osceola girls were crowned D-2 District Champs. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow

Osceola girls were crowned D-2 District Champs. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow

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Osceola Girls Take the District Title

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Osceola hosted the Class D-2 district track meet with eleven teams competing. The Lady Storm scored 18 points for tenth place, and the Lady Bulldogs scored 124 points to become the district champion. They were twenty points ahead of the second-place team, East Butler.
Alexx Winkelman will run in the 100- and 400-meter dashes at state.

Alexx Winkelman will run in the 100- and 400-meter dashes at state.

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Osceola, High Plains boys heading to state

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Osceola hosted the Class D-2 district track meet with eleven teams competing. Osceola boys came in fourth place with 50 points, and just edging them out was High Plains in third with 73 points.
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.