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Logan Lindsley (D138) gets to wrestle first on Friday after losing his first one to second seeded Kohl of Sutherland. PCN photo by Travis Lane

Logan Lindsley (D138) gets to wrestle first on Friday after losing his first one to second seeded Kohl of Sutherland. PCN photo by Travis Lane

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Eight out of Eleven Guaranteed a Medal

Beth Sparrow
Friday, February 16, 2024
OMAHA — High Plains has three guaranteed for a medal, Cross County-Osceola has their lone wrestler getting a medal, and Shelby-Rising City has four in medal-winning position after one day of state wrestling in Omaha. Dakota Gress (G120) came in to the middle of the pack of girls.
Rori Wieseman broke the school record for assists in a career. Photo provided

Rori Wieseman broke the school record for assists in a career. Photo provided

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Bulldog season ends at sub-district

Cienna Friesen
Thursday, February 15, 2024
CAIRO — Osceola saw its season come to an end on Tuesday in their sub-district opener, falling to Nebraska Christian 75-57. Forty of the Eagle's points came from sophomore Sheridan Falk alone. Falk was very quick and accurate with her shots, making it very difficult for Osceola to keep up.
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, February 14, 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. Peyton Hofmann Peyton put in the winning shot in overtime for High Plains girls’ basketball team against BDS.
Gabe Dutton-Mofford and Dalton Pokorney (SRC) fight for the rebound against Braxton Mestl (OSC). PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Gabe Dutton-Mofford and Dalton Pokorney (SRC) fight for the rebound against Braxton Mestl (OSC). PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Osceola Boys Escaped Upset by Huskies

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
OSCEOLA – After winning one night earlier on a shot at the buzzer, Osceola High School’s boys basketball team escaped an upset bid by visiting Shelby-Rising City as Kale Gustafson’s 25 points led the Bulldogs to a 69-60 victory over a game Huskies squad.
Ashton Seim goes for the trey against Auburn on Saturday. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Ashton Seim goes for the trey against Auburn on Saturday. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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CC Boys Lose to Undefeated Auburn

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
After a last-second shot by Ashton Seim to defeat the David City Scouts and a relatively easy 89-56 win over East Butler, the Cougars traveled to Auburn to face the number two (according to NSAA) C1 undefeated team. This was a tall task for any team, and the Cougars seemed up for the challenge.
Wyatt Urkoski goes to state for the third year in a row as one of a few undefeated wrestlers. He pins his opponent at districts here. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Wyatt Urkoski goes to state for the third year in a row as one of a few undefeated wrestlers. He pins his opponent at districts here. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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State Wrestling Preview

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
OMAHA– Ten boys and one girl are off to Omaha for state wrestling. This is the pinnacle of their career in an individual sport. For Dakota Gress, a sophomore at High Plains, she is a pioneer for girls’ wrestling. She wrestled last year as a freshman. This year she is state bound with a 28-9 record.
DISTRICT WRESTLING

DISTRICT WRESTLING

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DISTRICT WRESTLING

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Class C District 1 (CCO) 126: Devin Nuttelman (41-8) placed 2nd and scored 18.0 team points. Champ. Round 1 - Devin Nuttelman (CCO, 41-8) received a bye. Quarterfinal - Devin Nuttelman won by fall over Gage Brown (Thayer Central, 20-14) in 3:07.
Rylee Ackerson starts overtime with the tipoff. PCN photo by Cienna Friesen.

Rylee Ackerson starts overtime with the tipoff. PCN photo by Cienna Friesen.

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Lady Storm Beat Eagles in OT

Cienna Friesen
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
The High Plains Storm girls beat the Bruning-Davenport Shickley Eagles in a flash on Friday the 9th, after a long, evenly matched battle.
Edie Peterson takes a shot. PCN file photo by Cienna Friesen.

Edie Peterson takes a shot. PCN file photo by Cienna Friesen.

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Lady Cougars Add Win Over Centennial

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
STROMSBURG – The Cross County girls kept their streak alive winning over Centennial 40-24 on Friday. Although the Lady Broncos got on the board first, the Lady Cougars hit two treys from Adrienne Waller and Shyanne Anderson followed by a bucket by Bricelynn Larson to get ahead 8-4.
Ava Larmon (SRC) guards Addison Theis (OSC) as she take the ball down the court. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Ava Larmon (SRC) guards Addison Theis (OSC) as she take the ball down the court. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Osceola Senior Girls Dominate in Win Over SRC

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
OSCEOLA – The three seniors on the Osceola girls basketball team have earned All-State honors in softball and track and field and helped their teams either make a state tourney or win one over their prep athletic careers. On Friday, they showed that they can play a little basketball too.