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Congrats to this week's Athletes of the Week

Congrats to this week's Athletes of the Week

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Athletes of the Week

News Staff
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
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 sponsors HAYDEN LAVALEY Hayden Lavaley had 18 tackles in the game against Fullerton, which is the highest for the year.
Kenzie Wruble came up big for the Storm on Monday in the team’s first subdistrict match. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Kenzie Wruble came up big for the Storm on Monday in the team’s first subdistrict match. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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Storm Advances to Championship Match

News Staff
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
POLK — Subdistrict season is here. The Storm fans and players were excited to take on the Nebraska Lutheran Knights again after beating them in regular season play. The Storm started out well in the first set, staying in the lead the whole time.
Volleyball Subdistrict C2-7 at Cross County Community Schools

Volleyball Subdistrict C2-7 at Cross County Community Schools

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Area volleyball teams learn subdistrict fates

Rick Holtz
Thursday, October 20, 2022
The paths are set. The Nebraska School Activities Association released subdistrict pairings on Thursday. Now teams across the state know whom they have to go through if they want to advance in the postseason.
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NSAA Volleyball, Football Championships on Nebraska Public Media

News Staff
Thursday, October 20, 2022
LINCOLN — November brings NSAA State High School Volleyball and Football championships to Nebraska Public Media. Volleyball championships are Saturday, Nov. 5 with Class D-2 at 9 a.m., followed by Class D-1 at 11 a.m., Class C-2 at 1 p.m., Class C-1 at 3 p.m., Class B at 5 p.m. and Class A at 7 p.
FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS ARE SET

FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS ARE SET

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FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS ARE SET

Staff Report
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
The quest for a state championship picks up this week as three Polk County teams have advanced to the playoffs. Weeping Water at No. 2 Cross County Class D-1 No. 2 Cross County (8-0) will play host to Weeping Water on Thursday.
Congrats to this week's Athletes of the Week

Congrats to this week's Athletes of the Week

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Athletes of the Week

News Staff
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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 sponsors IZAAC DICKEY Izaac Dickey rushed for 255 yards and six touchdowns in Cross County’s 48-20 win over Shelby-Rising City.
The Cougars won the Crossroads Conference title Tuesday night at York City Auditorium. Cross County won a five set battle with Bruning-Davenport/Shickley. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

The Cougars won the Crossroads Conference title Tuesday night at York City Auditorium. Cross County won a five set battle with Bruning-Davenport/Shickley. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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No. 7 Cougars Win Crossroads Conference Title

News Staff
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
YORK — It was back and forth all night. Class C-2 No. 7 Cross County (26-4) defeated Class D-1 No. 5 Bruning-Davenport/Shickley (23-5) on Tuesday night to claim the Crossroads Conference title at the York City Auditorium. It all came down to the fifth set.
Wyatt Urkoski rushed for a touchdown and scooped-up a fumble and ran it back for a touchdown. PCN photo by Travis Lane

Wyatt Urkoski rushed for a touchdown and scooped-up a fumble and ran it back for a touchdown. PCN photo by Travis Lane

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Storm Can’t Slow Warrior Run Attack

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
FULLERTON — High Plains saw its football season come to an end Thursday night, falling 54-28 to Fullerton. The Storm (3-5) end the season on a two-game losing streak and in all likelihood will just miss the playoffs. The official postseason schedule will be released this weekend.
Courtney Sunday helped the Slammers offense get going with a hit in the second inning on Thursday. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Courtney Sunday helped the Slammers offense get going with a hit in the second inning on Thursday. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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Slammer Season Ends at State

Rick Holtz
Thursday, October 13, 2022
HASTINGS — Only one team leaves Hastings happy this week. Everyone else leaves with tears in their eyes. Polk County saw its softball season come to an end on Thursday, losing to NEN 12-4 in 6 innings.

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Now it's win or go home for the Slammers

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
HASTINGS — Every game is now an elimination game. Polk County (25-11) lost 8-0 in 6 innings to the No. 2 seed Yutan/Mead (31-1) on Wednesday in the opening round of the Class C State Tournament. Now the Slammers will have to win six games in row if they want to win a State Title.