Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.
June 22, 2026
Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.
Jett Vrbka and Carter Eickmeier both took first in their last year doing the Double Dog tournament. Photos provided
Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.
Osceola's Rori Wieseman collapses the defense on Shelby-Rising City's Caydee Bauers in Saturday's matchup at the Crossroads Conference Tournament. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow
Huskies senior Payton Sliva (left) and Bulldogs senior Kolton Neujahr are no strangers to the Crossroads Conference Tournament. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow
Collin Vrbka rolls over his opponent on his way to being crowned champion at David City. PCN photo by Jen Vrbka
Dalton Pokorney led the Huskies with 21 points on Saturday in their first round win over Giltner. PCN photo by Rick Holtz
Taya Pinneo hit seven three-point baskets to break a single-game shooting record on Thursday. PCN photo by Rick Holtz