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Andrew Dubas and Dane Holtzen (CCO) tied for third at best ball in Fullerton. Photo provided by Coach Jimmy Blex.

Andrew Dubas and Dane Holtzen (CCO) tied for third at best ball in Fullerton. Photo provided by Coach Jimmy Blex.

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SRC Golf at Fillmore Central & SRC/CCO at Fullerton

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
GENEVA & FULLERTON Shelby-Rising City Huskies golfed two days in a row last week, Tuesday in Geneva and Wednesday in Fullerton.Coach Riggs reported the weather was perfect and the course was in amazing condition in Geneva.
Kale Gustafson pitching at an earlier game. PCN file photo by Rick Holtz.

Kale Gustafson pitching at an earlier game. PCN file photo by Rick Holtz.

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Titan Bats Explode to Top Jeffs

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
FAIRBURY — Twin River’s bats came alive as the Titans hammered out 9 hits on their way to an 11-1 win over Fairbury on Thursday.The Titans jumped out to a fast 3-0 lead in the second inning.
Will CCO Offer Girls’ Wrestling?

Will CCO Offer Girls’ Wrestling?

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Will CCO Offer Girls’ Wrestling?

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
BETH’S BITSAt the last Cross County school board meeting, a patron brought up girls’ wrestling. In reporting on the youth wrestling program, six junior high girls are currently wrestling. The patron also reported two people who would be interested in coaching wrestling.
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, April 10, 2024
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.
Janna Roberts (OSC) won the poll vault, clearing a 10-00.00 jump. PCN photos by Rick Holtz

Janna Roberts (OSC) won the poll vault, clearing a 10-00.00 jump. PCN photos by Rick Holtz

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SRC Girls Win Again in Fullerton; HPC Boys Score Win

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
FULLERTON — The Storm, Huskies and Bulldogs were in action last Tuesday for the Fullerton Invite. Shelby-Rising City took home the girls team title with 91.75 points. Osceola finished 4th with 65 points. High Plains finished 10th with 15 points.
Above: Alex Noyd throws the shot for a second place finish. PCN photo by Cienna Friesen.

Above: Alex Noyd throws the shot for a second place finish. PCN photo by Cienna Friesen.

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Cougars Compete at Wood River

Staff Report
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Polk County News WOOD RIVER— Cross County traveled to Wood River Tuesday for track. The Lady Cougars came in fourth out of nine teams, scoring 52 points and only one point behind host Wood River. The boys were sixth of the nine teams, scoring 60 points.

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SRC Golf Competes in Friend

News Staff
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Shelby-Rising City had a tough day with weather providing a cool windy breeze. The Huskies came in ninth out of twelve teams. Leyton Voss did the best of the tee boxes, and shot a 110. Carter Eickmeier did a good job on the greens along with the freshmen according to Coach Riggs.
Wyatt Hengelfelt watches as Ashton Seim takes a swing. PCN photo by Cienna Friesen.

Wyatt Hengelfelt watches as Ashton Seim takes a swing. PCN photo by Cienna Friesen.

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CCO Golf Second in Own Scramble

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
OSCEOLA - High Plains and Cross County-Osceola golf took part in a scramble at Osceola on Tuesday. Winds were a factor and chilly temperatures pushed back the start time a couple hours. CB/Mead came in first scoring 149, with the hosts one stroke after for second. Team Scores: 1. CB/Mead 149 2.
Brayden Santos is up to bat for the Titans. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

Brayden Santos is up to bat for the Titans. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

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Titans Top Wildcats on the Road

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
MAXWELL — Twin River scored early and often on Monday when the Titans traveled to Maxwell-St. Pat’s to take on the Wildcats. Twin River took a commanding 15-0 lead after three innings and the Titans cruised to a 16-3 win in 5 innings.
SRC Hires New Boys’ Basketball Coach

SRC Hires New Boys’ Basketball Coach

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SRC Hires New Boys’ Basketball Coach

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
SHELBY - Shelby-Rising City School has hired a new boys’ basketball coach for the 2024-25 season. Coach Erik Kravig currently teaches and coaches in Schuyler. His wife, Krista, currently teaches computers and keyboarding at Shelby-Rising City so he has a connection there.