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Osceola volleyball. Photo provided.

Osceola volleyball. Photo provided.

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Bulldogs and Huskies Wind Down Summer Volleyball Camps

Ken Kush
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Polk County NewsOSCEOLA- Both Osceola and Shelby-RC volleyball teams are wrapping up summer camps this week as the fall sports season and the first practices of the year are just a few weeks away.Osceola attended several team camps as did the Huskies and both head coaches, Osceola’s Brea Goodenkauf...
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Golf News

News Staff
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
OSCEOLA- The League Golf season is underway and the Polk County News will hopefully keep you updated with scores weekly from action at Ryan Hill Golf Course.Both the women, men and senior scores will be posted weekly as we receive them.WEEK 9Women’s League ScoresLOW SCRATCH Emily Triplett 411st Low...
Shelby-RC head football coach Zach Kubik helps to get players in the right positions during the Huskies summer team camp last week. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

Shelby-RC head football coach Zach Kubik helps to get players in the right positions during the Huskies summer team camp last week. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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Young Kids Get Their Chance to Step Up

Ken Kush
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
SHELBY- A group of seniors who left their mark on the Shelby- RC football program with a four-year record of 33-9 have moved on.The last two seasons the Huskies have been one of the best in Class D-1 with a record of 20-3 and over the four year period have made four consecutive state playoff...
As well as softball fundamentals, Jadelynn Gifford, Jazlyn Ramirez-Catalan and Jordyn Vandenburg (Aquinas) work on their media skills. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

As well as softball fundamentals, Jadelynn Gifford, Jazlyn Ramirez-Catalan and Jordyn Vandenburg (Aquinas) work on their media skills. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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Slammer’s Camp Includes New Faces as Aquinas Joins the Mix

Ken Kush
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
STROMSBURG- It wasn’t quite a Christmas Miracle, but it was pretty darn close.Last November the three schools that make up the Polk County Slammers girls softball team (Cross County/High Plains and Osceola) were looking at playing only a JV schedule in 2026, due to low numbers projected for the...
Seven SOS Seniors played in their final home game for the Rebels last Thursday night against Milford. From left to right; Owen Krafka, Brayden Santos, Aden Feezell, Tommie Rediger, Eli Fjell, Cooper Stelling and Ruger Webb. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

Seven SOS Seniors played in their final home game for the Rebels last Thursday night against Milford. From left to right; Owen Krafka, Brayden Santos, Aden Feezell, Tommie Rediger, Eli Fjell, Cooper Stelling and Ruger Webb. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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SOS Seniors Bounce Back After Rough Start To Week

Ken Kush
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
OSCEOLA- The SOS Seniors had a pair of games last week on their home diamond and they could not have been more different from each other.On Tuesday the Rebels hosted Seward Legion Post 33 and the visitors needed just three innings as they shutout the home team 17-0.On Thursday, the final home game...
SOS Juniors second baseman Easton Cattau is unable to apply the tag at second base in time as the PWG base runner is able to slide to the inside of the second base bag. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

SOS Juniors second baseman Easton Cattau is unable to apply the tag at second base in time as the PWG base runner is able to slide to the inside of the second base bag. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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SOS Juniors Season Ends in Silver Creek at Area C-5

Ken Kush
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
SILVER CREEK- The Class C Area 5 Juniors District Baseball Tournament got underway on Friday at Ralph Jilg Field in Silver Creek.One loss in the tournament and you put yourself in a do-or-die situation to keep your season alive.On Friday the SOS Juniors held a 4-3 lead over the Palmer-...

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SOS 14-U Rebels Close Year with Second at Blue River/I-80 Tournament

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
VALPARAISO – After playing five games during a 48-hour stretch at the Blue River/I-80 Pony League’s Silver Division tourney held in Valparaiso, the Rebels 14u baseball team ended their season with a 16-6 loss to Hickman in the championship game Sunday afternoon.Starting pitcher Zayed Walker allowed...
Osceola Football head coach Luke Ericson talks witht the team following summer camp practice on Tuesday night. Ericson and his staff returns strong offensive options while having to replace both offensive and defesnive lineman. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

Osceola Football head coach Luke Ericson talks witht the team following summer camp practice on Tuesday night. Ericson and his staff returns strong offensive options while having to replace both offensive and defesnive lineman. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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BULLDOGS LOOK TO REGAIN TIMING DURING SUMMER CAMPS

Ken Kush
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
OSCEOLA- Summer football camps are about learning new personalities, building chemistry and getting to know new faces as well as getting a jump on the upcoming season.While some coaches have the luxury of returning a team intact, others have to find and replace those who have graduated.Osceola head...

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Slow Week for SOS Seniors

News Staff
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
GRAND ISLAND- The Shelby-Osceola-Stromsburg Senior baseball team had a pair of games last week.A mid-week road encounter that ended with a 19-4 loss to Grand Island and a Sunday afternoon road trip to Lincoln Christian.GRAND ISLAND 19 SOS 4Grand Island made quick work of the Rebels as they put up...