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Courtney Sunday

Courtney Sunday

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Summer Slammers Veteran Farewell Tour Going Strong

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
BROKEN BOW – Justin Sunday may not miss the late-night weekend return trips once the 2024 summer softball season ends in two weeks. But thinking about his team’s recent success – along with the privilege of coaching his kids – caused a poignant pause as he considered the long but successful journey.
Kale Gustafson runs it in for a touchdown for the East team at the Sertoma 8-man all star game. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Kale Gustafson runs it in for a touchdown for the East team at the Sertoma 8-man all star game. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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Sertoma 8-Man All Star Game Features 4 Local Players

News Staff
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
HASTINGS - Four seniors were selected to play in the Sertoma 8-man all star football game held Saturday evening in Hastings.
The summer Polk County Slammers won districts by winning four games over the weekend and qualify for state! They won Class C District 5 for 18 and under. Currently they are 12-3 and play at Twin River on Tuesday the 18th, followed by a home game on Wednesday the 19th. State will be in Hastings at the softball complex on July 5-7. Photo provided.

The summer Polk County Slammers won districts by winning four games over the weekend and qualify for state! They won Class C District 5 for 18 and under. Currently they are 12-3 and play at Twin River on Tuesday the 18th, followed by a home game on Wednesday the 19th. State will be in Hastings at the softball complex on July 5-7. Photo provided.

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Slammers Win Districts

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Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Osceola’s Kale Gustafson finished with 25 points and 12 rebounds on Friday in the Tom Dinsdale Automotive x Striv All-Star Classic at Grand Island Central Catholic. Gustafson’s Chevrolet All-Stars fell to GMC team by a score of 142-127, the highest score posted at this game. PCN photo by Calvin Holtz.

Osceola’s Kale Gustafson finished with 25 points and 12 rebounds on Friday in the Tom Dinsdale Automotive x Striv All-Star Classic at Grand Island Central Catholic. Gustafson’s Chevrolet All-Stars fell to GMC team by a score of 142-127, the highest score posted at this game. PCN photo by Calvin Holtz.

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Gustafson Plays at All-Star Game

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Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Addie Theis and Ella Lemburg of Osceola track were selected to compete at Nebraska Wesleyan’s Midwest Night of Stars. This is a qualifying meet where the best from ALL classes compete on the same night in Lincoln. Theis participated in triple jump and 100 hurdles with Lemburg in the 400-meter run. They competed hard against tough competition. Great job girls! Graphic provided.

Addie Theis and Ella Lemburg of Osceola track were selected to compete at Nebraska Wesleyan’s Midwest Night of Stars. This is a qualifying meet where the best from ALL classes compete on the same night in Lincoln. Theis participated in triple jump and 100 hurdles with Lemburg in the 400-meter run. They competed hard against tough competition. Great job girls! Graphic provided.

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Theis & Lemburg Participate in Track Invite

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Tuesday, June 4, 2024

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All Star Basketball in Osceola

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Wednesday, May 22, 2024
OSCEOLA - The CRC (Crossroads Conference) vs. Goldenrod all-star basketball games will be Friday, May 24th in Osceola.The girls will tip off first, followed by the boys.Emma Recker will be playing for Osceola for the girls.

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Three Golds, Two Bronze and HPC Boys 7th as Team

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
OMAHA–After two hot windy days in Omaha, the 32 athletes who competed at state completed their events and 16 medals were brought home.After an exciting tie breaker jump off against Mariah Tessman of Heartland, Janna Roberts cleared 10’9” for a new school record and gold medal in pole vault.
Above: Gavin Morris (HPC) celebrates his fourth gold medal after the 4x400m relay. Teammate Gage Friesen celebrates just behind and to the right. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Above: Gavin Morris (HPC) celebrates his fourth gold medal after the 4x400m relay. Teammate Gage Friesen celebrates just behind and to the right. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Class D Districts

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
OSCEOLA – Eleven teams competed in Osceola at D-2 districts Wednesday. Individually top two spots are guaranteed to go to state, and one relay. Additional spots were filled based on time/ distance.Polk County had 19 individuals qualify for state track.
Osceola Girls Track

Osceola Girls Track

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TWO TEAMS WIN DISTRICT TRACK

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
OSCEOLA & UTICA - Class D District two track was held on Wednesday in Osceola. Nineteen Polk County competitors qualified for state in Omaha in 34 events. Champions were crowned with Osceola girls repeating as district champ, and High Plains boys winning the district title.
The disappointment of third place: Janna Roberts (OSC) was in tears coming in third as that meant no automatic qualification for state. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

The disappointment of third place: Janna Roberts (OSC) was in tears coming in third as that meant no automatic qualification for state. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Class D District Photos

News Staff
Thursday, May 9, 2024
We can't get all our photos in the newspaper, so here is a preview of some of our favorites that probably won't make it in. Congratulations to the Osceola girls and High Plains boys for winning district championship.