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Courtney Sunday used her arm and bat to help the Polk County Slammers to a 2-1 record over the weekend at the Wisner Invite. PCN photo by Erin Dickey

Courtney Sunday used her arm and bat to help the Polk County Slammers to a 2-1 record over the weekend at the Wisner Invite. PCN photo by Erin Dickey

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Slammers 2-1 at Wisner Invite

News Staff
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
WISNER — The Polk County Slammers went 2-1 at the Wisner Invite over the weekend. The Slammers opened play with a 9-0 win over Logan View/ Scribner-Snyder on Saturday. Courtney Sunday scattered 4 hits across 5 innings, striking out 4 batters to get the win.
Janna Roberts serves the ball Thursday against Heartland. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Janna Roberts serves the ball Thursday against Heartland. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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Lady Bulldogs Split First Triangular

Beth Sparrow Pcn Production Manager/editor
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
OSCEOLA — The Lady Bulldogs opened their volleyball season hosting a triangular with Palmer and Heartland on Thursday. The first game featured the Lady Bulldogs and the Palmer Lady Tigers. Osceola won this game in two sets, 25-14 and 25-13. The next game featured Heartland and Palmer.
KALE GUSTAFSON

KALE GUSTAFSON

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

News Staff
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Kale Gustafson accounted for nearly 92 percent of the Osceola offense on Friday night in the Bulldogs 62-8 win over Diller- Odell. He rushed for 189 yards and 5 touchdowns and threw for another touchdown. The junior also finished the game with 8.5 tackles and an interception.

Aspects

News Staff
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
Had I not suddenly changed topics, these thoughts would have run in conjunction with last week’s timely front page story and photos pertaining to the serious drought. WHAT to do?! ... WHAT to do?!
The Polk County Slammers went unbeaten at the Freeman Invite in Lincoln, beating three teams on their way to winning the whole thing. Photo provided by Stephanie Sunday

The Polk County Slammers went unbeaten at the Freeman Invite in Lincoln, beating three teams on their way to winning the whole thing. Photo provided by Stephanie Sunday

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Slammers Open Season with wins

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
LINCOLN — The Polk County Slammers won four games in a three-day stretch to start the season, going unbeaten at the Freeman Invite in Lincoln Saturday after an opening-night win Thursday over Highway 91.
Kale Gustafson rushed for 120 yards and three touchdowns in a 52-50 win over Wausa last season for the Bulldogs. Polk County News File Photo

Kale Gustafson rushed for 120 yards and three touchdowns in a 52-50 win over Wausa last season for the Bulldogs. Polk County News File Photo

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Bulldogs Plan Physical Play on Both Ends

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
OSCEOLA — The football season is just getting underway, but Osceola coach Luke Ericson is hoping the summer workouts will put the Bulldogs a step ahead of the competition this year.
Co-coaches lead Storm into 2022 season

Co-coaches lead Storm into 2022 season

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Co-coaches lead Storm into 2022 season

News Staff
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
POLK — Getting Jenna Mattox to consider teaching might’ve seemed like pulling teeth for a while, but the former dental assistant finally came around due to some sage advice and took the plunge.
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Color Run Fund-raiser for Girls’ Basketball Team Set

News Staff
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
OSCEOLA — Ready, set, go. The Osceola girls’basketball team is making preparations for a color run in September. The 5K walk/run will take place Saturday, Sept. 24 at 8:30 a.m. Registration is from 7:30-8:15 a.m. Sign-up by Sept. 8 to guarantee a T-shirt for the event.
Getting Better at Camp

Getting Better at Camp

Getting Better at Camp

News Staff
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Jeter Zelasney recently participated in Mid-America Basketball Camp at Grand Island Central Catholic. He is joined by Coach Ribble, Coach Zelasney and Coach Trader. Photo Provided
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Slammers Ready to Hit the Diamond on Day 1

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
STROMSBURG — Head coach Laureen Powell watched as her Polk County Slammers made a playoff run last fall and get just one game from a berth in the Class C state softball tournament.