Osceola Bulldogs

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

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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.

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Bulldogs drop pair at home

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022
OSCEOLA — The Bulldogs dropped a pair of matches at home on Tuesday, falling to Class D-1 No. 6 Eagles and Tigers Bruning-Davenport/Shickley defeated Osceola 25-14, 25-13. East Butler defeated Osceola 25-23, 25-17. Individual stats from the matches are not available. Osceola travels to St.

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Teams learn path to CRC crown

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022
YORK — The path to a Crossroads Conference Championship is now known. The bracket for the volleyball conference tournament was released on Wednesday. Cross County drew the top seed and will have a bye to the second round on Saturday, Oct. 15 at 5 p.m.
Athletes of the Week

Athletes of the Week

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Athletes of the Week

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Wednesday, October 5, 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 ISAIAH ZELASNEY Isaiah Zelasney wasted no time making an impact for the Bulldogs.
Adrienne Waller went 3-for-3, scoring two runs and had an RBI in the first game on Monday. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Adrienne Waller went 3-for-3, scoring two runs and had an RBI in the first game on Monday. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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Slammers Can’t Hold On Against No. 4 Bison

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
CENTRAL CITY — The Slammers live to play another day. The Polk County Slammers will play at Class C No. 7 Gothenberg at noon on Saturday in the C-7 District Final.
Isaiah Zelasney did not miss a beat in his first game back from shoulder surgery, rushing for 280 yards on 12 carries and finishing with five touchdowns. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Isaiah Zelasney did not miss a beat in his first game back from shoulder surgery, rushing for 280 yards on 12 carries and finishing with five touchdowns. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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Zelasney Runs for 5 Touchdowns as No. 9 Bulldogs Keep Winning

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
FULLERTON — After shoulder surgery, senior Isaiah Zelasney was back in action Friday night in Fullerton. It showed, as his legs were ready to run into the end zone, six times including five touchdowns. In fact Zelasney got into the end zone first, putting Class D-2 No.

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Slammers head to Subdistrict with win over Pierce

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Friday, September 30, 2022
PIERCE — Polk County heads to the Central City Subdistrict next week on a roll, picking up a 14-4 win over Pierce to close out the regular season. The Slammers scored 11 runs in their final two innings to seal the win, slugging out 13 hits in the game.
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?

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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.