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State Run Ends with 2-2 Record; Slammers Finish Summer 26-7

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
HASTINGS – A 4-1 loss to NCN of O’Neill ended the Polk County Slammers’ summer season at 26-7 last Saturday, with head coach Justin Sunday’s team finishing a three-season run with 92 wins and a Class C title in 2022.On Friday, the Slammers lost 8-3 to Norfolk after having taken a 3-0 lead after...
Above: Courtney Carlstrom (High Plains senior) and her club volleyball team placed third in the Gold tournament of the USA Volleyball Girls Junior National Championships in Las Vegas. Photo provided.

Above: Courtney Carlstrom (High Plains senior) and her club volleyball team placed third in the Gold tournament of the USA Volleyball Girls Junior National Championships in Las Vegas. Photo provided.

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Carlstrom’s Team Places 3rd

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Wednesday, July 10, 2024

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Baseball Recap

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Wednesday, July 10, 2024
1st Place: SRC 10U2nd Place: Osceola 10U4th Place: SRC 10U2nd Place: SRC 8U3rd Place: Osceola 8U The SOS Legion Baseball team will be in really good hands for years to come. Congrats to these young boys on a great season!
Above: High Plains installed a video board in their gym after much research and discussion. Sponsors are requested. Photo provided.

Above: High Plains installed a video board in their gym after much research and discussion. Sponsors are requested. Photo provided.

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HIGH PLAINS VIDEO BOARD INSTALLED

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
High Plains recently installed a new video board in their gym. Activities Director Greg Wood said the video board was a “dream of Cameron Hudson and Brian Tonniges. Cameron had put in a lot of the leg work previously. When Cameron’s dad passed away, it got put back on the back burner.
Above: Lilly Peterson (CC) spikes a kill past the red team’s blockers. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Above: Lilly Peterson (CC) spikes a kill past the red team’s blockers. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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All-Star Games Continue for Graduates

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
UTICA - Twenty-six seniors from 23 schools were selected and available to play in the second annual all-star game at Centennial Public Schools. Two of those selected were Lilly Peterson from Cross County and Ava Larmon from Shelby-Rising City.
Kelby Neujahr and Janna Roberts participated in Aurora’s street vault. Kelby set a new personal best at 13 feet. Pictured are Coach Jeff Wilson, Kelby Neujahr, Janna Roberts and Coach Luke Ericson. Photo provided.

Kelby Neujahr and Janna Roberts participated in Aurora’s street vault. Kelby set a new personal best at 13 feet. Pictured are Coach Jeff Wilson, Kelby Neujahr, Janna Roberts and Coach Luke Ericson. Photo provided.

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Osceola Vaulters Participate in Aurora Street Vault

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Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Eli Fjell and Coy Vrbka from Shelby-Rising City competed this weekend in Florida at Disney duals with the AAU Nebraska Captain team. Photo provided by Kelsey Vrbka.

Eli Fjell and Coy Vrbka from Shelby-Rising City competed this weekend in Florida at Disney duals with the AAU Nebraska Captain team. Photo provided by Kelsey Vrbka.

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S-RC Wrestlers Compete at Disney Duals

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Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Emma Recker (Osceola) played on the red team at the Centennial All Stars. She had two points (free throws) and three defensive rebounds in the game. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Emma Recker (Osceola) played on the red team at the Centennial All Stars. She had two points (free throws) and three defensive rebounds in the game. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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All-Star Basketball at Centennial Features 5 Locals

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
UTICA - Twenty-one players from twenty schools played in the Centennial girls’ all star game on Friday night. One of those was Emma Recker from Osceola. She was on the red team.After a first quarter tie at 14, and the game going back and forth, red came out with the win 63-48.
Cross County had three graduates and Coach Jimmy Blex at the Centennial All-Star Game. Pictured is James Elgin, Ashton Seim, Alex Noyd and Coach Blex. Blex was assistant coach for the red team. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Cross County had three graduates and Coach Jimmy Blex at the Centennial All-Star Game. Pictured is James Elgin, Ashton Seim, Alex Noyd and Coach Blex. Blex was assistant coach for the red team. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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All-Star Basketball at Centennial Features 5 Locals

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
UTICA - Twenty players from 16 schools were selected and available to play in the Centennial boys’all-star game. Three of those selected were James Elgin, Alex Noyd and Ashton Seim. Coach Jimmy Blex was selected as an assistant coach.