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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.
Cole Redden (CC, left) and Isaac Whitmore (SRC, right) jump the 300m intermediate hurdles at districts. They both qualified for state. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Cole Redden (CC, left) and Isaac Whitmore (SRC, right) jump the 300m intermediate hurdles at districts. They both qualified for state. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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Class C Districts

News Staff
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
UTICA — Class C-6 districts were held in Utica Thursday at Centennial High School. Ten teams competed. Individually top two spots guaranteed to go to state, and one relay. Additional spots were filled based on time/distance.Polk County had 13 individuals qualify for state track.
Above: Kylee Krol (CC), Alexis Burritt (OSC) and Danica Watts (SRC) finished the 4x100 relay first, second and third respectively. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Above: Kylee Krol (CC), Alexis Burritt (OSC) and Danica Watts (SRC) finished the 4x100 relay first, second and third respectively. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Cross County Invite: Girls 2, 3, 4 & CC Boys 2nd

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
STROMSBURG – Nine teams gathered for the Dennis Koinzan Invite at Cross County. Included were three in our coverage area: Cross County, Osceola and Shelby- Rising City. Area girls did well with Shelby-RC, Cross County and Osceola placing second through fourth respectively.
Above: Brodey Spurling (HPC), Cole Redden (CC) and Isaac Whitmore (SRC) leap over their hurdles. Whitmore took home gold. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow. Below:

Above: Brodey Spurling (HPC), Cole Redden (CC) and Isaac Whitmore (SRC) leap over their hurdles. Whitmore took home gold. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow. Below:

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Polk County Girls Go 2, 3, 4 & Boys 2, 3 at CRC

Staff Report
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Polk County NewsOSCEOLA – McCool Junction cleaned up, taking the CRC championship for both boys and girls. McKenna Yates of McCool Junction was the big winner for the girls in the 100, 200 and 400 and the female Gail Arnett Award.For our teams, the Cross County girls came in second by half a point.
Above: Matthew Frazier (left, CC) and Revin Nyberg (right, CC) run in the 1600 meters. PCN photo by Cienna Friesen.

Above: Matthew Frazier (left, CC) and Revin Nyberg (right, CC) run in the 1600 meters. PCN photo by Cienna Friesen.

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SRC Girls Win Own Invite

News Staff
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
SHELBY - Another windy day for track on Tuesday as thirteen teams competed at the Shelby-Rising City Invite. The Lady Huskies took first place with 111 points, just three points over David City. Cross County girls came in third, with Osceola following in fourth.
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

News Staff
Wednesday, May 1, 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.
Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. This week we break with our norm and selected two female athletes.

Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. This week we break with our norm and selected two female athletes.

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PCN Athletes of the Week

News Staff
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. This week we break with our norm and selected two female athletes. Athletes of the Week are brought to you by these fine sponsors.
Dalton Pokorney watches his discus after giving it a toss. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Dalton Pokorney watches his discus after giving it a toss. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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SRC Girls Take Second at Twin River

News Staff
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
GENOA– Seven teams gathered on a cool breezy day for track at Twin River. The Shelby-Rising City girls came in second with 134 points, three points behind Clarkson-Leigh. Shelby-Rising City boys placed fourth. Danica Watts’ leap of 34-09.
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

News Staff
Wednesday, April 17, 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. Janna RobertsJanna Roberts placed first in pole vault with a leap of 10 feet.
Andrew Dubas and Dane Holtzen (CCO) tied for third at best ball in Fullerton. Photo provided by Coach Jimmy Blex.

Andrew Dubas and Dane Holtzen (CCO) tied for third at best ball in Fullerton. Photo provided by Coach Jimmy Blex.

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SRC Golf at Fillmore Central & SRC/CCO at Fullerton

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
GENEVA & FULLERTON Shelby-Rising City Huskies golfed two days in a row last week, Tuesday in Geneva and Wednesday in Fullerton.Coach Riggs reported the weather was perfect and the course was in amazing condition in Geneva. The students were challenged and the greens were fast.