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McKenzie Doles gets ready to chip it on the green. Photo provided by SRC yearbook.

McKenzie Doles gets ready to chip it on the green. Photo provided by SRC yearbook.

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SRC Golf Continues to Improve

News Staff
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
ALBION – Shelby-Rising City golf participated in the Boone Central Invite on Saturday. Coming in first for the team was Clare Willis shooting 106 (she shot 126 last year), and then Alexis Wetjen with 116 (she shot 125 last year).
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 Sept. 19, 2024

News Staff
Wednesday, September 18, 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.
Landyn Roebuck gets the tackle against Elmwood-Murdock. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Landyn Roebuck gets the tackle against Elmwood-Murdock. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Dawgs Win With Safety Over Knights

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
ELMWOOD – Osceola made the jaunt to Elmwood to take on Elmwood-Murdock. Both teams were 1-1 going into the game.
Dalton Pokorney gets the hit on an EMF runner as Owen Krafka and others are ready to lend a hand. PCN photo by Jen Vrbka.

Dalton Pokorney gets the hit on an EMF runner as Owen Krafka and others are ready to lend a hand. PCN photo by Jen Vrbka.

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Huskies Triumph Over EMF

Staff Report
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Polk County NewsSHELBY - Having lost the previous week to state Class D-1 football power Sandy Creek and down 20-8 to host EMF early in the third period last Friday night, Shelby-Rising City might’ve been inclined to push a panic button or two.But the Huskies turned to two of their staples - a...
Tyion Francis (#7 pictured) tied a school record for the longest kickoff return for a touchdown. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

Tyion Francis (#7 pictured) tied a school record for the longest kickoff return for a touchdown. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

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Big Plays Spur Cougars to 2nd Victory

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
STROMSBURG–CrossCounty head football coach Mitch Boshart had expected that his Cougars had big-play potential as his team readied for the 2024 season and on Friday he saw it in spades and his team had long scoring plays via kick return, pass and the running variety.After a 6-all first-half tie,...
Gage Friesen gets ready to run the football, as Jacob Lesiak blocks. PCN photo by Kirk Sparrow.

Gage Friesen gets ready to run the football, as Jacob Lesiak blocks. PCN photo by Kirk Sparrow.

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Storm Suffers First Lost to Riverside

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
CLARKS – Riverside came to Clarks to battle the Storm in 8-man football Friday night. The Chargers won 42-16.The Chargers took an early lead after a false start penalty on the Storm, putting in the touchdown and two points after. The Storm had one round of downs and had to punt.
Camryn Peterson serves one. She had two ace serves against Cedar Bluffs. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Camryn Peterson serves one. She had two ace serves against Cedar Bluffs. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Lady Dawgs Remain Undefeated

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
OSCEOLA – The Bulldogs hosted Cedar Bluffs on Tuesday and Mead on Thursday. They remain undefeated as they won both matches, in four sets and three sets respectively.Against Cedar Bluffs, the Bulldogs started out neck and neck with the Wildcats, but then started pulling ahead.
Emma Brown serves one. She had three ace serves against Nebraska Christian. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Emma Brown serves one. She had three ace serves against Nebraska Christian. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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High Plains Notches First Loss

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
POLK – High Plains hosted Nebraska Christian on Thursday. The 4-1 D2 Storm lost to the 3-3 D1 Eagles last year in three sets.High Plains took the lead in the first set, but the Eagles were never far behind.
Sydney Hengelfelt hits one of her 21 kills against Central City. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Sydney Hengelfelt hits one of her 21 kills against Central City. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Cross County Takes Bison to 5 Sets

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
CENTRAL CITY - What may have looked like a lopsided matchup with C1 undefeated Central City Bison taking on C2 2-2 Cougars was not when they met on the court.
Adrienne Waller throws one out. She struck out one batter against Ord. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

Adrienne Waller throws one out. She struck out one batter against Ord. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Slammers See Tough Stretch Against Ranked Teams

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
STROMSBURG — The Polk County Slammers improved to 8-7 on the year thanks to an 11-2 win over Ord on Thursday.The Slammers kept the baserunners moving on Thursday.