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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.
2024 Husky volleyball (front left to right): Kendall Nickolite, Taya Pinneo, Nevaeh Martinez, Jordyn Donner, Aleigha Escobar- Schaefer; (middle) Olivia Frederick, Charlie Spitz, Emma Svoboda, Kaleigh Ruth, Madison Augustin, Brooklyn Baker; (back): Leah Whitmore, Brea Schaefer, Mackenzie Kuns, Charlie Thompson, and head coach Abby Kuns. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

2024 Husky volleyball (front left to right): Kendall Nickolite, Taya Pinneo, Nevaeh Martinez, Jordyn Donner, Aleigha Escobar- Schaefer; (middle) Olivia Frederick, Charlie Spitz, Emma Svoboda, Kaleigh Ruth, Madison Augustin, Brooklyn Baker; (back): Leah Whitmore, Brea Schaefer, Mackenzie Kuns, Charlie Thompson, and head coach Abby Kuns. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Husky Volleyball Aims for the Post-Season

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Shelby-Rising City lost two starters to graduation (the Larmon twins), but they still have high expectations with several other returning players. Taya Pinneo is the senior setter who brings much experience to the court. She set extensively last year, putting up 600 for the season.
2024 Osceola volleyball: (front left to right) Halee Peterson, Emersyn Prososki, Janna Roberts, Alexis Burritt, Layla Page, Melinn Roberts; (back) Asst. Coach Amanda Hinkle, Camryn Peterson, Selah Gehring, Kimbree Page, Eastyn Kropatsch, Kenzie Bartling, Bella Recker, Graci Conkling, Head Coach: Cheri Prososki. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

2024 Osceola volleyball: (front left to right) Halee Peterson, Emersyn Prososki, Janna Roberts, Alexis Burritt, Layla Page, Melinn Roberts; (back) Asst. Coach Amanda Hinkle, Camryn Peterson, Selah Gehring, Kimbree Page, Eastyn Kropatsch, Kenzie Bartling, Bella Recker, Graci Conkling, Head Coach: Cheri Prososki. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Osceola Volleyball Aims High

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Coach Cheri Prososki returns for her second year as head coach of Osceola volleyball.Also returning are six letterwinners on their team of 13.
2024 Husky golf: (front left to right) Melanie Sanchez-Diaz, Loralie Logan, Savaeh Albers, (middle) Xitlaly Quintana, Mazzee Staroscik, McKenzie Doles, Kynlee Hamling, (back): assistant coach Cole Gaughenbaugh, Miranda Frandsen, Alexis Wetjen, Elva Velasco, Clare Willis, Charlotte Slusarski, head coach Sara Jensen. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

2024 Husky golf: (front left to right) Melanie Sanchez-Diaz, Loralie Logan, Savaeh Albers, (middle) Xitlaly Quintana, Mazzee Staroscik, McKenzie Doles, Kynlee Hamling, (back): assistant coach Cole Gaughenbaugh, Miranda Frandsen, Alexis Wetjen, Elva Velasco, Clare Willis, Charlotte Slusarski, head coach Sara Jensen. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Husky Golf is Young but Motivated

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Husky golf is ready for another season with 11 girls on the team. However only four girls are returning players, and only two of those have varsity experience. Look for Alexis Wetjen and Clare Willis to lead the team as the varsity returnees.The seven new team members will have some learning to do.