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Above: Coy Vrbka (SRC) made a jump of 16 feet 1.25 inches in long jump at districts. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

Above: Coy Vrbka (SRC) made a jump of 16 feet 1.25 inches in long jump at districts. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

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More Track Photos from Districts

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
GRAND ISLAND - High Plains finished their golf season at districts at Indianhead golf course in Grand Island.They got a team score of 480 with Ayden Hans leading the team with113, followed by Chase Owens with 116, Jacob Lesiak at 117, Carson Swedenburg 134 and Maddix Fuhrman 138.Shane Cook was the...
Osceola Girls Track

Osceola Girls Track

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TWO TEAMS WIN DISTRICT TRACK

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
OSCEOLA & UTICA - Class D District two track was held on Wednesday in Osceola. Nineteen Polk County competitors qualified for state in Omaha in 34 events.
The disappointment of third place: Janna Roberts (OSC) was in tears coming in third as that meant no automatic qualification for state. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

The disappointment of third place: Janna Roberts (OSC) was in tears coming in third as that meant no automatic qualification for state. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Class D District Photos

News Staff
Thursday, May 9, 2024
We can't get all our photos in the newspaper, so here is a preview of some of our favorites that probably won't make it in. Congratulations to the Osceola girls and High Plains boys for winning district championship.
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

News Staff
Wednesday, May 8, 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.
Hudson Urkoski runs in the 1600m. PCN file photo by Cienna Friesen.

Hudson Urkoski runs in the 1600m. PCN file photo by Cienna Friesen.

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HPC Boys Champs in Sutton

News Staff
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
SUTTON - Four teams competed in Sutton for a small track invite. The High Plains boys came home with the championship. Haden Helgoth got a school record in the 1600m (mile) with a time of4:42.15, nearly 12 seconds faster than the old record of 4:54.00.TEAM RESULTS: Girls: 1. Sutton 169, 2.
Above: Kylee Krol (CC), Alexis Burritt (OSC) and Danica Watts (SRC) finished the 4x100 relay first, second and third respectively. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Above: Kylee Krol (CC), Alexis Burritt (OSC) and Danica Watts (SRC) finished the 4x100 relay first, second and third respectively. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Cross County Invite: Girls 2, 3, 4 & CC Boys 2nd

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
STROMSBURG – Nine teams gathered for the Dennis Koinzan Invite at Cross County. Included were three in our coverage area: Cross County, Osceola and Shelby- Rising City. Area girls did well with Shelby-RC, Cross County and Osceola placing second through fourth respectively.
Andrew Dubas got the best score, placing 12th at the Sutton golf invite. Photo provided.

Andrew Dubas got the best score, placing 12th at the Sutton golf invite. Photo provided.

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CCO and HPC Golf at Sutton

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
SUTTON - CCO golf participated in the Sutton invite last Tuesday. Fourteen teams participated including CCO and High Plains.Andrew Dubas got the best score for CCO, placing 12th with a score of 82.
Josi Noble (Cross County graduate) won the heptathlon for Concordia University with 4,665 points. This is her first career title, and she broke the meet record for the 800m with a time of 2:21.69. Photo provided.

Josi Noble (Cross County graduate) won the heptathlon for Concordia University with 4,665 points. This is her first career title, and she broke the meet record for the 800m with a time of 2:21.69. Photo provided.

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Noble Wins Heptathlon & Team GPAC Champs

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Four Polk County college students participated in the GPAC track meet.Cross County graduate Josi Noble took home gold in the heptathlon, with her teammate Zoey Walker bringing home bronze. Walker graduated from Shelby- Rising City.

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SRC Golf Do Well at Triangular

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
FULLERTON - Last Monday, Shelby-Rising City attended a triangular at Fullerton with Twin River and David City. They placed just eight holes.Leyton Voss scored a 45 for third place individually.