Sports

Bella Recker (OSC) serves.

For Subscribers

Osceola & SRC triangular at Meridian

Beth Sparrow

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

DAYKIN - Tuesday night was a triangular at Meridian with Osceola, Shelby-Rising City and Meridian. First was Meridian and Shelby-Rising City. Meridian won in 2 sets, 25-18 and 25-16. Next was county teams Osceola vs. Shelby-Rising City. The Huskies took the first set 25-20.

Mason Quilhot tries to block a pass by GICC. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

For Subscribers

Cougars Lost at GICC 45-6, Fall to 3-4

Craig Pinley

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

GRAND ISLAND – Despite a 62-yard touchdown run by Langdon Arbuck, the Cross County football team dropped a 45-6 decision at Grand Island Central Catholic last Friday to fall to 3-4 overall.GICC (6-1) connected on a 45-yard pass from quarterback Grayson Sack to Connor Haney on its initial offensive...

Raul Marino kicks it off after a score. Marino had a field goal for 3 points for the Storm. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

For Subscribers

Storm Surprises The Raiders with The Win

Beth Sparrow

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

CLARKS – The Storm (4-2) hosted the Lawrence-Nelson Raiders (4-2) on Friday. The Storm came out with the win 47-20.The Raiders kicked off and the Storm got the ball first. Haden Helgoth and Gage Friesen took turns running the ball and got two first downs before they were called for a false start.

Logan Lindsley looks for a receiver to pass. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

For Subscribers

Huskies win Fifth Straight, Rout Mead 52-6

Craig Pinley

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

SHELBY–As the Shelby-Rising City football team readies for the Class D-1 playoffs, the Huskies (6-1) have showcased an improved running game while winning five straight contests.

Aden Feezell runs the ball and tries to avoid the tackler. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

For Subscribers

Osceola Loses to Howells-Dodge

Beth Sparrow

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

OSCEOLA – Osceola (2-4) hosted the Howells-Dodge Jaguars (5-1) on Friday. They knew it would be a tough game and lost 50-6.Osceola got the ball first. They got one first down, but ended up punting. Howells-Dodge got the ball and soon ran it in for a touchdown. The Jaguars got the 6-0 early lead.

Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.

For Subscribers

PCN Athletes of the Week for Oct. 17, 2024

Courtney Carlstrom

Wednesday, October 16, 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.

The bracket for Crossroads Conference volleyball which starts Saturday.

For Subscribers

Crossroads Conference Volleyball Preview

Beth Sparrow

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

YORK - The Crossroads conference volleyball tournament kicks off Saturday in York.The junior high starts off at 9:30 AM, teams to be announced.At 11 AM, Shelby-Rising City will take on Hampton. If Shelby- Rising City wins, they will take on BDS at 1 PM.

Finley Peterson serves the ball against Dorchester; she had two ace serves in the contest. PCN photo by Kirk Sparrow.

For Subscribers

Cougars Win on Pink Out Night, Sweep Dorchester

Craig Pinley

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

STROMSBURG – In honor of cancer awareness, Cross County’s volleyball team had players single out inspirational cancer survivors and relatives they were playing for last Thursday in a home match against Dorchester.And in a “Pink Out” themed evening, the Cougars raised their record to 15-11 with a...

Jordyn Donner serves the volleyball on senior night against Schuyler. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

For Subscribers

Huskies Add Two More Wins Before CRC

Beth Sparrow

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

SHELBY - It was senior night on Tuesday, recognizing the four volleyball seniors: Taya Pinneo, Emma Svoboda, Mackenzie Kuns and Jordyn Donner.

Rylee Hofmann gets a kill against Sandy Creek; she had two in the contest. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

For Subscribers

Lady Storm Add 4 Wins Including Over Meridian

Beth Sparrow

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

MERIDIAN - High Plains traveled to Meridian Tuesday for a triangular that also included Hampton.High Plains got the big win over Meridian, losing the first set 25-13 but coming back to win the next two 25-20 and 25-23.Stats: Kills: C. Carlstrom 8, E. Brown 7, R.Ackerson 6, P. Hofmann 5.