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Though he does not attend a Polk County high school, Shelby resident Grady Romshek, a senior at Aquinas Catholic in David City, stood tall as the Class D 106-pound champion. Also on the podium with him was Shelby-Rising City's Owen Krafka, who finished third, and High Plains' Levi Russell, who finished sixth. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Though he does not attend a Polk County high school, Shelby resident Grady Romshek, a senior at Aquinas Catholic in David City, stood tall as the Class D 106-pound champion. Also on the podium with him was Shelby-Rising City's Owen Krafka, who finished third, and High Plains' Levi Russell, who finished sixth. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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8 Area Wrestlers Return with Medals

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
OMAHA — Polk County was well-represented at the CHI Health Center Arena in Omaha. County schools sent 12 wrestlers and eight found themselves on the medal stand on Saturday.   SRC: Justin Knoll (160 pounds) would first wrestle Varner of Hemingford and pinned him in 3:13.
Osceola's Brayden Santos pushes the ball past Carter Urkoski on his way to the basket. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Osceola's Brayden Santos pushes the ball past Carter Urkoski on his way to the basket. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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Bulldogs Wrap Regular Season with Win over Storm

Bob Zelasney
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
POLK — The Osceola Bulldogs closed out their regular season with a trip to Polk to take on the High Plains Storm and came back with a 63-41 victory, raising their record to 21-2 and extended their winning streak to 14 games.
Rori Wieseman gets open in the second half for Osceola. PCN photos by Rick Holtz

Rori Wieseman gets open in the second half for Osceola. PCN photos by Rick Holtz

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Bulldogs ‘Survive and Advance’ with Overtime win over Storm

Rick Holtz
Friday, February 17, 2023
OSCEOLA — It’s win-or-go-home and neither team was finished after four quarters. Osceola defeated High Plains 43-38 in overtime on Thursday to claim the D2-3 Subdistrict Title. The Bulldogs jumped out to a fast start, opening the game on a 10-0 run.
PCN photos by Rick Holtz

PCN photos by Rick Holtz

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Boys Basketball Subdistrict Opponents Announced

Rick Holtz
Thursday, February 16, 2023
The boys subdistrict pairings were released earlier this week and area teams have begun their journey to Lincoln. Osceola has the hardest path forward in the D2-3 Subdistrict, with four teams with winning records in the field.
Peyton Hofmann scored a career-high 27 points in the Storm's opening round win at the D2-3 Subdistrict on Tuesday. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Peyton Hofmann scored a career-high 27 points in the Storm's opening round win at the D2-3 Subdistrict on Tuesday. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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Hofmann Leads Team to Subdistrict Win

News Staff
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
High Plains played Palmer in the first round of subdistricts Tuesday night at Osceola. Freshman Peyton Hofmann had a big night, scoring a career-high 27 points for the Storm, which would’ve been enough to beat Palmer by herself. The final score was 50-21.
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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ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

News Staff
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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. LEVI RUSSELL Levi Russell was the D-2 District Champ at 106 pounds.

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Area Teams Sending 12 to State

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Polk County will be well-represented this weekend at State wrestling as 12 wrestlers have qualified to compete. Cross County/Osceola qualified one wrestler. High Plains has five wrestlers competing at State. Shelby- Rising City is sending a school record six wrestlers to Omaha.
Ayden Hans prepares to make a move for the basket on Friday against BDS. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Ayden Hans prepares to make a move for the basket on Friday against BDS. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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High Plains Drops Close one to BDS at Home

News Staff
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
POLK — High Plains hosted BDS Friday with the Eagles starting the game first getting the first basket. The Storm would miss a couple, but BDS also struggled. Carter Urkoski would come up with a basket and two free throws to put the Storm just ahead 4-2.
Emily Ackerson and Hailey Lindburg share a moment before High Plains home game last week. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Emily Ackerson and Hailey Lindburg share a moment before High Plains home game last week. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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Lady Storm Celebrate Seniors in Final Home Game

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
POLK — The Lady Storm hosted the BDS Lady Eagles last Friday evening. After seniors Hailey Lindburg and Emily Ackerson were recognized, the game was on. BDS was ready to go, scoring first. The Storm came back with a basket from Rylee Ackerson and Peyton Hofmann. It was 6-4 with BDS ahead.
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Girls Basketball Subdistrict Opponents Announced

Rick Holtz
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Polk County girls’ basketball teams learned their postseason path on Thursday when the NSAA announced subdistrict host sites and pairings. Cross County and Shelby-Rising City could face off in a C2 subdistrict final, while Osceola and High Plains could face off in a D2 subdistrict final.