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From The Corn Stalks/Corn Rows

Ken Kush
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The Pool Has Served its PurposeOur purchase of a large outdoor pool has served its purpose.We have not made numerous trips to York to swim and for entertainment purposes for our eight-year old grandson (Braxton) it has been amazing.My wife and I have also learned that there is no straight shot from...

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Lincoln Lutheran Rolls Past SOS Juniors 23-8

News Staff
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
LINCOLN- The SOS Rebel Juniors got off to a great start as they posted four runs in the top of the first to lead Lincoln Lutheran Chick Fil-A 4-0 last Thursday in Lincoln.That was the good news.
Ridley Cromer on the mound ready to pitch. PCN photo by Craig Pinley.

Ridley Cromer on the mound ready to pitch. PCN photo by Craig Pinley.

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SOS 14-U Week Wrap

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
After frittering away a 13-4 lead, the 14u Rebels representing Polk County scored a run in the bottom of the sixth inning to edge Palmyra 14-13 to move to 8-9 overall heading into their last regular season game and the league tourney.Jase Olson singled to begin the sixth frame, moved to second when...
SOS’ Jarren Kravig no-hit the Lincoln Lutheran Chick Fil-A Seniors for 4 2/3 innings before losing a tough 4-2 decision to the current reigning Class C State Baseball champions. PCN file photo by Ken Kush.

SOS’ Jarren Kravig no-hit the Lincoln Lutheran Chick Fil-A Seniors for 4 2/3 innings before losing a tough 4-2 decision to the current reigning Class C State Baseball champions. PCN file photo by Ken Kush.

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SOS 1-1 Week Highlighted by Strong Pitching Performances

Ken Kush
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
LINCOLN- The SOS Rebels put together a 1-1 week of baseball, but in the process had two great successful outings on the mound in both games.After a rough weekend in Silver Creek and the pitching staff needing some rest the Rebels traveled to Lincoln to take on Lincoln Lutheran Chick Fil-A on...
High Plains senior Hallie Jo Urkoski recorded 185 kills (second on the team) in 2026 and will be relied on heavily this year with the graduation of six seniors. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

High Plains senior Hallie Jo Urkoski recorded 185 kills (second on the team) in 2026 and will be relied on heavily this year with the graduation of six seniors. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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Rebuild, Reload and Replace- the Task at Hand for Storm Volleyball

Ken Kush
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
CLARKS- Rebuild, Reload and Replace those three R’s pretty much sums up what lies ahead this season for the High Plains girls volleyball and second year head coach Haylee Sandman.The last few days of June and the first day of July, the Storm held their team camp in Clarks at Clarks Elementary due...

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From The Corn Stalks/Corn Rows

Ken Kush
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Huskers Fifth Best College Team in CBS Rankings Last sports season the Nebraska Cornhuskers had nine teams finish in the top 10 of their respective sports.CBS just recently released their top college teams (men and women combined).
Cross County Cougars Back Home in Class D-1 Eight-Man

Cross County Cougars Back Home in Class D-1 Eight-Man

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Cross County Cougars Back Home in Class D-1 Eight-Man

Ken Kush
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
STROMSBURG- The Cross County football program has bounced around between Class C2 and Class D1 like a ping pong ball.In 2015 the Cougars were part of the D1 class, 2016 and 2017 they went back up to 11-man football, but were back in the eight-man game from 2018 to 2023.The 2024 and 2025 season they...
Cross County head coach Dane McConnell overseas football camp at Cross County High School on Tuesday of last week. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

Cross County head coach Dane McConnell overseas football camp at Cross County High School on Tuesday of last week. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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McConnell Steps Into new Role at Cross County

Ken Kush
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
STROMSBURG- This is about the time of the year for high school football coaches when their minds seem to wander towards just one thing.Wives and girlfriends have to understand there is a lot of information and play diagrams bouncing around in these guys’ heads as football season approaches.High...
New CC head volleyball coach Ashley Warren conducts camp on Monday at Cross County. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

New CC head volleyball coach Ashley Warren conducts camp on Monday at Cross County. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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Warren Brings Winning Pedigree To Cross County

Ken Kush
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
STROMSBURG-After a season where the Cross County Cougars made the field for the Class D1 State Volleyball Tournament with a record of 26-9, they open the 2026 season with a new head coach, as Ashley Warren comes over from Newman Grove/St. Ed.Ashley and her husband Josh Warren who is now the new...