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Jackson Winslow competed 2 fo 4 passes and had 16 carries in his first game as starting quarterback for Osceola on Friday. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Jackson Winslow competed 2 fo 4 passes and had 16 carries in his first game as starting quarterback for Osceola on Friday. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Bulldogs Take a Bite Out of Dragons

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
OSCEOLA – It’s time for Friday night football again, and Osceola was ready. The Dawgs beat the Dragons 22-8.They held the Dragons scoreless for the first three quarters.
Langdon Arbuck and Wyatt Hengelfelt block for Carson Schaefer to run the ball. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

Langdon Arbuck and Wyatt Hengelfelt block for Carson Schaefer to run the ball. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

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Turnovers Mar Stout First-Half Defensive Effort in Cougar Loss

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
BATTLE CREEK – For 22 minutes, a young Cross County football team battled a state-ranked Battle Creek lineup to a standstill with a bend-but-not-break defense that finally broke just before halftime to allow the host Braves to lead 7-0 at the half.But no team can overcome turnovers and the Cougars...
Husky Volleyball Gets First Win

Husky Volleyball Gets First Win

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Husky Volleyball Gets First Win

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
SHELBY – The Lady Huskies hosted the Hampton Hawks on Thursday. The Huskies came out with the win in three straight sets: 25-15, 25-20 and 25-23.Kaleigh Ruth had a great night of serving, getting 8 aces and 89.5% serves in. The Hawks struggled not only in serve receive, but also with their kills.
Gahvi Lesiak and Peyton Hofmann are ready for the serve receive. Photo provided by HPC.

Gahvi Lesiak and Peyton Hofmann are ready for the serve receive. Photo provided by HPC.

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Storm Volleyball Starts Out with a Win

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
WACO – The Lady Storm went on the road to Waco to face Nebraska Lutheran in a conference matchup. The Storm would come away as winners in three sets: 2519, 25-20 and 25-18.High Plains took the lead early in the first set, but the Knights came back to tie at seven.
The Slammers welcome Mady Berggren home after her home run against Central City. The Slammers lost 12-11. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

The Slammers welcome Mady Berggren home after her home run against Central City. The Slammers lost 12-11. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Slammers & Panthers Go 2-1 at NEN

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
WISNER — The Polk County Slammers picked up two more wins over the weekend, going 2-1 at the NEN Tournament in Wisner on Saturday.The Slammers opened the day with a 13-4 win over Pierce.

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Husky Golf: Willis Places 14th

News Staff
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
SEWARD - Husky girls golfed at Seward on Friday, August 30th. Clare Willis came in 14th place with a score of 100. Alexis Wetjen scored 105, Melanie Sanchez-Diaz 139, Charlotte Slusarski 140 and Elva Velasco 162.
Emersyn Prososki had two ace serves against Heartland and three against Palmer. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Emersyn Prososki had two ace serves against Heartland and three against Palmer. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Lady Dawgs Start Out With Wins

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
OSCEOLA – The Lady Dawgs hosted the Palmer Tigers and Heartland Huskies in a triangular Thursday. Osceola came out the big winner, over Palmer in two sets and Heartland in three.First up was Heartland. Osceola took the first set 25-20, with the Huskies battling back for the second one 25-18.
2024 Blue River softball--SRC players (front left to right): Vienna Thelen, Ashlyn Long and Bailey Turpitt; (middle) Olivia Adams, Danica Watts, Jayden Hayes, Alice Griffin (st. mgr.); (back): Asst. Coach Emily Blackburn, Jessica Bauers, Brooklyn Sumner, Nicole Martensen, KateLynn Beckman. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

2024 Blue River softball--SRC players (front left to right): Vienna Thelen, Ashlyn Long and Bailey Turpitt; (middle) Olivia Adams, Danica Watts, Jayden Hayes, Alice Griffin (st. mgr.); (back): Asst. Coach Emily Blackburn, Jessica Bauers, Brooklyn Sumner, Nicole Martensen, KateLynn Beckman. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Blue River Softball

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
DAVID CITY – The Blue River softball team has a veteran coach in Greg Jahde (now in his 13th season) and the luxury of being able to have dinner most nights with his best player on the other side of the dinner table.Daughter Meagan Jahde, his senior shortstop, is a four-year starter and will serve...
Huskies Working Hard Toward a Big Goal

Huskies Working Hard Toward a Big Goal

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Huskies Working Hard Toward a Big Goal

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
The Shelby-Rising City Huskies had a good season last year, going 8-2 and getting to the second round of playoffs, losing to EMF. They only lost a few starters, so Coach Kubik is excited about this season.