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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 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

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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.

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No. 9 Bulldogs Top Storm for County Bragging Rights

Beth Sparrow
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
OSCEOLA — It was a battle for Polk County supremacy. Osceola (6-1) hosted the High Plains (3-4) on Friday. High Plains got the ball first. Mario Lesiak took off with a big run down the field. Wyatt Urkoski was able to finish their time of possession with a touchdown.
The Polk County Slammers are headed to State after sweeping Gothenburg 7-3 and 8-1 on Saturday. Photo by Laci Rutherford

The Polk County Slammers are headed to State after sweeping Gothenburg 7-3 and 8-1 on Saturday. Photo by Laci Rutherford

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Slammers Punch Ticket to State

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Monday, October 10, 2022
GOTHENBURG — Change the maps; Gothenburg has been renamed Slammerville and Courtney Sunday is the mayor. The Polk County Slammers (25-10) punched their first tickets to the Class C 2022 State Softball Championship tournament after sweeping Class C No.
The Slammers will look to avenge a 13-1 loss to the Swedes from earlier this season when the two teams face off on Saturday. PCN file photo by Travis Lane

The Slammers will look to avenge a 13-1 loss to the Swedes from earlier this season when the two teams face off on Saturday. PCN file photo by Travis Lane

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Slammers take on Swedes on Saturday

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Thursday, October 6, 2022
GOTHENBURG —The Slammers are looking for revenge on Saturday in the C-7 District Final. Polk County squares off with No. 7 Gothenberg at noon on Saturday. The Slammers advanced with a wildcard after losing to Central City 5-4 in 8 innings Monday night.
Tobey Waller and the Cougars face their biggest test of the season on Friday. PCN file photo by Travis Lane

Tobey Waller and the Cougars face their biggest test of the season on Friday. PCN file photo by Travis Lane

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Fans can expect two big matchups this week

News Staff
Thursday, October 6, 2022
No. 2 Cougars take on No. 6 Patriots STROMSBURG — Friday has been circled on Cougars fans’ calendars for weeks. It is a battle of unbeaten teams when Class D-1 No. 6 Clarkson/Leigh (6-0) comes to town to take on Class D-1 No. 2 Cross County (6-0). Kickoff is at 7 p.m.
Courtney Carlstrom and Rylie Ackerson go for a block against Meridian. High Plains photo

Courtney Carlstrom and Rylie Ackerson go for a block against Meridian. High Plains photo

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High Plains defeats No. 7 Meridian, Hampton

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Kenzie Wruble passed the 500 career kill mark in the match against Meridian. High Plains photo POLK — High Plains picked up a pair of wins on Tuesday, beating Class D-1 No. 7 Meridian and Hampton. The Storm topped the Mustangs, 25-17, 25-23.