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Berggren, Slammers Send Hwy 6 Off the Road 13-1

Berggren, Slammers Send Hwy 6 Off the Road 13-1

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Berggren, Slammers Send Hwy 6 Off the Road 13-1

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
STROMSBURG – The softball game had just finished, but the Berggren family – Jeff, Amanda and Carter – were just as diligent at the “Where’s Waldo?” game of finding a missing yellow sphere hit into some deep grass by junior center fielder Mady Berggren (pictured at right).
The Slammers took first place in Albion, beating Boone Central 8-5. Photo provided.

The Slammers took first place in Albion, beating Boone Central 8-5. Photo provided.

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Slammers Dominate Over the Weekend

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
ALBION — The Polk County Slammers showed their dominance over the weekend, picking up three wins to take first at the Boone Central Invite.The Slammers opened the day with a 10-1 win over Pierce, defeated Centura 9-3 before topping Boone Central 8-5.
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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PCN Athletes of the Week for Sept. 5, 2024

News Staff
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
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. Bricelynn LarsonBricelynn had 8 kills and one ace serve against Fullerton in their opening game.
Jackson Winslow competed 2 fo 4 passes and had 16 carries in his first game as starting quarterback for Osceola on Friday. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Jackson Winslow competed 2 fo 4 passes and had 16 carries in his first game as starting quarterback for Osceola on Friday. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Bulldogs Take a Bite Out of Dragons

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
OSCEOLA – It’s time for Friday night football again, and Osceola was ready. The Dawgs beat the Dragons 22-8.They held the Dragons scoreless for the first three quarters. However the Dragons started to “beat up” on the defense, causing a couple small injuries in the third and fourth quarters.
Emersyn Prososki had two ace serves against Heartland and three against Palmer. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Emersyn Prososki had two ace serves against Heartland and three against Palmer. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Lady Dawgs Start Out With Wins

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
OSCEOLA – The Lady Dawgs hosted the Palmer Tigers and Heartland Huskies in a triangular Thursday. Osceola came out the big winner, over Palmer in two sets and Heartland in three.First up was Heartland. Osceola took the first set 25-20, with the Huskies battling back for the second one 25-18.
2024 Osceola volleyball: (front left to right) Halee Peterson, Emersyn Prososki, Janna Roberts, Alexis Burritt, Layla Page, Melinn Roberts; (back) Asst. Coach Amanda Hinkle, Camryn Peterson, Selah Gehring, Kimbree Page, Eastyn Kropatsch, Kenzie Bartling, Bella Recker, Graci Conkling, Head Coach: Cheri Prososki. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

2024 Osceola volleyball: (front left to right) Halee Peterson, Emersyn Prososki, Janna Roberts, Alexis Burritt, Layla Page, Melinn Roberts; (back) Asst. Coach Amanda Hinkle, Camryn Peterson, Selah Gehring, Kimbree Page, Eastyn Kropatsch, Kenzie Bartling, Bella Recker, Graci Conkling, Head Coach: Cheri Prososki. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Osceola Volleyball Aims High

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Coach Cheri Prososki returns for her second year as head coach of Osceola volleyball.Also returning are six letterwinners on their team of 13.
2024 Osceola football (front left to right): Landyn Roebuck, Braxton Mestl, Conner Schnell, Bransen Lavaley, Liam White; (second row) Braylon Peterson, Aden Feezell, Brayden Santos, Brenden Gabel, (third) Jake Wieseman, Kolton Barr, Alex Merry, Cooper Yungdahl, Jackson Winslow, Brycen Kula, Jack Wallace, (fourth) Coach Ericson, Kayden Himburg, Landon Winslow, Landan Drozd, Jarrett Althouse, Coach Theis, Coach Roberts. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

2024 Osceola football (front left to right): Landyn Roebuck, Braxton Mestl, Conner Schnell, Bransen Lavaley, Liam White; (second row) Braylon Peterson, Aden Feezell, Brayden Santos, Brenden Gabel, (third) Jake Wieseman, Kolton Barr, Alex Merry, Cooper Yungdahl, Jackson Winslow, Brycen Kula, Jack Wallace, (fourth) Coach Ericson, Kayden Himburg, Landon Winslow, Landan Drozd, Jarrett Althouse, Coach Theis, Coach Roberts. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Bulldog Football Excited to Start

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
OSCEOLA - After a 7-2 season, winning districts and losing five seniors, Osceola football is excited to begin another season.The team spent the summer attending several team camps, working in the weight room and participating in passing camp at Shelby-Rising City in July.
2024 Slammers (front left to right): Kaleena Nuttelman, Lindee Kelley, Savanna Boden, Charisa Boden, Libby Rutherford, (second row) Mady Berggren, Kcin Confer, Adrienne Waller, Shyenne Krol, (third row) Ashtyn Quast, Halle Gabel, Emory Eberhardt, Jazlyn Ramirez-Catlan, Brylie Naber, (fourth row) Kaiylen Baloun (st. mgr.), Olive Peterson, MaCadden Turner, Misty Noble, Dulce Ramirez-Catlan, (fifth row) Coaches Macy Jones, Johanna Nielsen, Mallory Kumpf, Carrie Swanson. PCN photo.

2024 Slammers (front left to right): Kaleena Nuttelman, Lindee Kelley, Savanna Boden, Charisa Boden, Libby Rutherford, (second row) Mady Berggren, Kcin Confer, Adrienne Waller, Shyenne Krol, (third row) Ashtyn Quast, Halle Gabel, Emory Eberhardt, Jazlyn Ramirez-Catlan, Brylie Naber, (fourth row) Kaiylen Baloun (st. mgr.), Olive Peterson, MaCadden Turner, Misty Noble, Dulce Ramirez-Catlan, (fifth row) Coaches Macy Jones, Johanna Nielsen, Mallory Kumpf, Carrie Swanson. PCN photo.

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Slammers Return Talent & Move Up to Class B

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
STROMSBURG – Changes abound for the Polk County Slammers softball team, with a move up to the Class B division and a new battery on tap, but a host of returning standouts give co-head coaches Johanna Nielsen and Macy Jones a lot of offensive punch this fall.
Emma Recker (Osceola) played on the red team at the Centennial All Stars. She had two points (free throws) and three defensive rebounds in the game. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Emma Recker (Osceola) played on the red team at the Centennial All Stars. She had two points (free throws) and three defensive rebounds in the game. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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All-Star Basketball at Centennial Features 5 Locals

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
UTICA - Twenty-one players from twenty schools played in the Centennial girls’ all star game on Friday night. One of those was Emma Recker from Osceola. She was on the red team.After a first quarter tie at 14, and the game going back and forth, red came out with the win 63-48.