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Sophomore Gage Friesen and the Storm offense need to keep the ball moving each and every down. PCN file photo by Rick Holtz

Sophomore Gage Friesen and the Storm offense need to keep the ball moving each and every down. PCN file photo by Rick Holtz

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Can county teams go 4-0 this week?

News Staff
Thursday, September 29, 2022
CLARKS — It is a battle of two teams heading in opposite directions. High Plains and Palmer are both 2-3 on the year. Friday will be a game between two teams fighting to even their record and salvage their seasons.
The Polk County Slammers set a new regular season win total by getting their 21st win of the year on Tuesday. Cross County School photo

The Polk County Slammers set a new regular season win total by getting their 21st win of the year on Tuesday. Cross County School photo

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Slammers set new season win record

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
OSCEOLA — The Polk County Slammers have surpassed their season high for wins with a 6-2 win over Aquinas on Tuesday. The Slammers have won 21 games this year with one left to play. Polk County capitalized on a three RBI night from Kylee Krol, who hit a home run in the win.

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Storm beat Mustangs in four sets

News Staff
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
McCOOL JUNCTION — High Plains improved to 13-5 on the year with a four set win over McCool Junction on Tuesday. The Storm jumped out to a quick two set lead, 25-12, 25-13, before the Mustangs battled back to take a back-and-forth third set 26-24.
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Athletes of the Week

News Staff
Wednesday, September 28, 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 PAYTON SLIVA Senior Payton Sliva finished with a career-high 129 yards rushing for the Huskies on Friday.
Photo provided by High Plains Schools

Photo provided by High Plains Schools

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Carlstrom Reaches Milestone

News Staff
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
High Plains sophomore Courtney Carlstrom was recently honored by the Storm volleyball team for reaching the 500 career assist milestone. The sophomore setter achieved the milestone last week at the triangular match at Dorchester.
Gage Friesen carried the ball 16 times for 94 yards and a touchdown and caught two passes for 14 yards. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Gage Friesen carried the ball 16 times for 94 yards and a touchdown and caught two passes for 14 yards. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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Fast Start Not Enough for Storm

News Staff
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
CLARKS —High Plains got out to a fast start on Friday, but Nebraska Lutheran were able to weather the storm for a 44-34 come-from-behind win. The Storm came out hot, scoring 22 points in the opening quarter.

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Slammers Win 2 at Hastings Tourney

News Staff
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
HASTINGS — The Polk County Slammers continues their hot play, picking up their 20th win on the season over the weekend at Hastings. The Slammers used a six-run second inning to jump out on Gering in an 11-7 win.
SRC’s Zoey Walker and Brooklynn Baker go for a tip as High Plain’s Allie Howell prepares for the ball to come back over the net. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

SRC’s Zoey Walker and Brooklynn Baker go for a tip as High Plain’s Allie Howell prepares for the ball to come back over the net. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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Storm Win 2, Huskies Split at Dorchester

Beth Sparrow
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Dorchester — The High Plains and Shelby-Rising City volleyball teams headed to Dorchester last Thursday night for a volleyball triangular. First up was High Plains versus Dorchester. High Plains won in straight sets, 25-23, 25-17.
Sunday Sets New Slammers RBI Record

Sunday Sets New Slammers RBI Record

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Sunday Sets New Slammers RBI Record

News Staff
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Osceola Schools would like to congratuate junior Courtney Sunday on breaking the RBI record for the Polk County Slammers. Heading into Tuesday’s game with Aquinas, Sunday had 36 RBI so far this season. The slugger is batting 0.380 this season and is second on the Slammers with 10 doubles.
Blue River participated in the Butler County Heath Center pink-out games on Thursday to help support breast cancer awareness. Shelby-Rising City Schools photo

Blue River participated in the Butler County Heath Center pink-out games on Thursday to help support breast cancer awareness. Shelby-Rising City Schools photo

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Slammers win 2, Panthers get split

News Staff
Friday, September 23, 2022
DAVID CITY — The Slammers picked up a pair of wins on Thursday, defeating Blue River and York. The Polk County Slammers defeated Blue River 11-3 on Thursday. Individual stats are not available.