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Bella Recker goes for the kill against Nebraska Christian blockers. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Bella Recker goes for the kill against Nebraska Christian blockers. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Osceola VB Goes 3-4 For the Week

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Osceola won three games and lost four in a busy volleyball week.Tuesday night they lost to number 2 BDS in two sets, 25-10 and 25-16.
Clare Willis

Clare Willis

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SRC Golf Districts

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
OAKLAND - Senior Clare Willis finished her golf season at districts at Oakland. She scored 114, with teammate Alexis Wetjen scoring 119, Xitlaly Quintana 140, Melanie Sanchez-Diaz 144 and Mazzee Staroscik 150. The team scored 505.
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 for Oct. 10, 2024

News Staff
Wednesday, October 9, 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.
Hudson Urkoski gets the ball to run. PCN file photo by Travis Lane.

Hudson Urkoski gets the ball to run. PCN file photo by Travis Lane.

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Storm Dominates Giltner to Move to 4-2

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
GILTNER – Gage Friesen rushed 11 times for 138 yards and two touchdowns and Haden Helgoth, Jacob Lesiak, and Kaden Rieken also ran in one score apiece as High Plains moved to 4-2 with a 61-14 win at Giltner High last Friday night.Carson Swedenburg added 71 yards on 10 carries as the Storm racked up...
Thatcher Hanson runs the ball for the two points after. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

Thatcher Hanson runs the ball for the two points after. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

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Cougars Squeak by Wildcats

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
STROMSBURG – The St. Paul Wildcats came to Stromsburg to face the Cougars. The Cougars won 22-20 and moved to 3-3.St. Paul got the ball first but punted after four downs. The Cougars followed similarly with runs by Eli Greenwall and Tyion Francis before punting.
Jackson Winslow runs the ball against Archangels Catholic. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Jackson Winslow runs the ball against Archangels Catholic. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Archangels Catholic Tames Bulldogs 56-14

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
OSCEOLA – From the first play of the game, Archangels Catholic took advantage of every Osceola miscue and breakdown, returning the opening kickoff for a touchdown and then recovering a fumble and taking it to the end zone.After taking a 12-0 lead after one period, the Defenders put 30 points on the...
Coy Vrbka scoops up a fumble and runs it in for a touchdown. PCN photo by Jen Vrbka.

Coy Vrbka scoops up a fumble and runs it in for a touchdown. PCN photo by Jen Vrbka.

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Huskies Score 10 TDs on Broncos

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
UTICA – The Huskies traveled to Utica to take on the Centennial Broncos. The Huskies came home with the win, 76-38.The first quarter had a nice pass from Logan Lindsley to Blake Schmidt to get them to the 20.
Charisa Boden tries to tag a York Duke out in subdistricts. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

Charisa Boden tries to tag a York Duke out in subdistricts. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

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Slammers End Season with Loss to York

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
YORK – During losses this season, the Polk County Slammers have made an average of three errors per game and in Class B-8 sub-district semifinal play Monday afternoon the trend continued to the team’s detriment.Three miscues in the bottom of the second frame helped host York produce a 10-run...
Kendall Nickolite gets a kill against Dorchester. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

Kendall Nickolite gets a kill against Dorchester. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Huskies Add Wins Against Tigers and Wolverines

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
SHELBY – The Huskies hosted the East Butler Tigers for “pink out” night for breast cancer awareness. They raised $609 for the fight, and also won in three sets 25-10, 25-20 and 25-17.The first set the Huskies led with an early ace serve by Taya Pinneo. Brooklyn Baker also added two later.
Peyton Hofmann jumps for the kill against Dorchester. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

Peyton Hofmann jumps for the kill against Dorchester. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Lady Storm Triumph Over Mustangs

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
McCOOL JUNCTION – High Plains traveled to McCool Junction to take on the 2-13 Mustangs. The Lady Storm came home with the win in three sets 25-11, 25-18 and 25-8.The first set started close but the Storm pulled away.