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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.
PCN file photos

PCN file photos

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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.
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 8, 2023
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.
Lindee Kelley goes in for a layup for Cross County. PCN photos by Rick Holtz

Lindee Kelley goes in for a layup for Cross County. PCN photos by Rick Holtz

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Cougars Defense Too Much for Storm in 41-13 win

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
STROMSBURG — It started with Craig Boshart crooning the national anthem right on key and ended with son Mitch enjoying a defensive effort that was melodious in its own way.
LEFT: Ashton Seim drives for two of his team-high 13 points of Cross County. PCN photos by Rick Holtz

LEFT: Ashton Seim drives for two of his team-high 13 points of Cross County. PCN photos by Rick Holtz

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Cougars Come Alive from Long Range, Beat Storm

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
STROMSBURG — Heading into Saturday’s Crossroads Conference home matchup with High Plains, the Cross County boys varsity basketball team had missed 51 of its previous 58 shots from the 3-point line.
Shelby-Rising City wrestlers had a busy couple of days. On Thursday the Huskies won the 2023 Crossroads Conference Title. On Saturday the team traveled to Kearney for the 2023 NSAA State Dual Championships, where the Huskies finished fourth.

Shelby-Rising City wrestlers had a busy couple of days. On Thursday the Huskies won the 2023 Crossroads Conference Title. On Saturday the team traveled to Kearney for the 2023 NSAA State Dual Championships, where the Huskies finished fourth.

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County Clashes at CRC Tournament

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
BRAINARD — What a way to head into the weekend. The Huskies won the Crossroads Conference Tournament crown on Thursday, edging out nine other teams to take home the wrestling title. Shelby-Rising City finished with 160.0 points to finish first. High Plains finished fourth with 75.0 points.
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 1, 2023
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.