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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 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.
Ty Racek went 2-2 at 152 pounds on Friday at the Freeman Invite. PCN photo by Travis Lane

Ty Racek went 2-2 at 152 pounds on Friday at the Freeman Invite. PCN photo by Travis Lane

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Area Wrestlers Back in Action

News Staff
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
FREEMAN — Cross County-Osceola traveled to the Freeman Invite on Friday. Devin Nuttelman was crowned the 106-pound champion at the event. He defeated teammate Wyatt Smith in 2:24 in the final round. Nuttelman went 5-0 on the day with five pins.
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Photo provided

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Junior High Boys are CRC Runner-up

News Staff
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
High Plains Community junior high basketball competed in the Junior High Crossroads Conference Championship Game on Saturday, Jan. 21 against Exeter-Milligan. They ended up being runner-up in the tournament.
Peyton Hofmann led the Storm with 10 points on Tuesday. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Peyton Hofmann led the Storm with 10 points on Tuesday. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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Storm Fall to Mustangs in CRC Action

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
YORK – Despite 10 points by Peyton Hofmann, High Plains dropped a 52-22 decision to Meridian Tuesday afternoon at the York City Auditorium in Crossroads Conference quarterfinal play.
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, January 25, 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.
Mario Lesiak (right) looks to keep the Eagles offense on their heels in their first round matchup. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Mario Lesiak (right) looks to keep the Eagles offense on their heels in their first round matchup. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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Storm Bounced from CRC in First Round

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
YORK — It was not the outing the Storm was looking for. High Plains was eliminated in the opening round of the Crossroads Conference Tournament on Saturday, falling 53-40 to Bruning-Davenport/Shickley.