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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.
Isaiah Zelasney rushed for three touchdowns and caught a touchdown pass from Kale Gustafson in the second quarter to lead the Bulldogs to a district championship. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Isaiah Zelasney rushed for three touchdowns and caught a touchdown pass from Kale Gustafson in the second quarter to lead the Bulldogs to a district championship. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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Four Times the fun

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
OSCEOLA — Osceola’s seniors are in a class by themselves after Friday’s 52-8 win over Nebraska Lutheran. The Bulldogs (7-1) completed the sweep of teams in the district to earn a fourth-straight district title.
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.
Graci Conkling goes on the attack for the Bulldogs on Thursday against St. Edwards. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Graci Conkling goes on the attack for the Bulldogs on Thursday against St. Edwards. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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Bulldogs Split with Eagles, Beavers

Beth Sparrow
Friday, October 7, 2022
ST. EDWARD — Osceola made the trip to St. Edward on Thursday to face Nebraska Christian and host St. Edward in volleyball. First up was D-1 No. 9 Nebraska Christian (22-6). Osceola (7-13) would have to fight hard to have a chance.