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Haden Helgoth tries to take the ball to the basket past several Eagle defenders. PCN photo by Cienna Friesen.

Haden Helgoth tries to take the ball to the basket past several Eagle defenders. PCN photo by Cienna Friesen.

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Storm Rolls Over the Eagles

Cienna Friesen
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
The Storm boys basketball team defeated the Bruning-Davenport Shickley Eagles on Friday the 9th, 60-53. The match seemed even, 15-15 at the end of the first quarter, with several 3-point field goals for both sides. Carson Swedenburg and Chase Owens each made one, and BDS players made four.
Ava Larmon competes in the 400m run last season at the district meet. PCN file photo by Rick Holtz

Ava Larmon competes in the 400m run last season at the district meet. PCN file photo by Rick Holtz

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Ava Larmon Makes College Choice

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
After finishing third in the 2023 NSAA Class C discus event, Ava Larmon has committed to compete in track and field at Nebraska Wesleyan University, a NCAA Division III institution in Lincoln.
Devin Nuttelman, CCO 126 pounds, Class C

Devin Nuttelman, CCO 126 pounds, Class C

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Good Luck at State

News Staff
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Congrats on a Great Season. Good Luck This Weekend

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Game and Parks to host fly-tying workshops in March

News Staff
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Anglers can learn the basics of fly tying that will prepare them to catch trout and panfish this spring. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will host fly-tying workshops March 6 and 10 at the Turpin Outdoor Education Center in Lincoln.
Koleton Udey goes up for the basket with Kale Gustafson in the background. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Koleton Udey goes up for the basket with Kale Gustafson in the background. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Bulldogs Add Wins with Class

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
OSCEOLA – Osceola hosted BDS in a rematch from conference. The Bulldogs came out on top again, by 12 points instead of eight, with a score of 53-41. The game started similarly to the first time, with Osceola putting in 16 points to the Eagles’ five.
Wyatt Urkoski (left, HPC) and Landon Sliva (right, SRC) look for the takedown at CRC wrestling. Urkoski came in first with Sliva in second. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Wyatt Urkoski (left, HPC) and Landon Sliva (right, SRC) look for the takedown at CRC wrestling. Urkoski came in first with Sliva in second. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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CROSSROADS WRESTLING

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
BRAINARD - Six Polk County wrestlers took first place with Shelby-Rising City coming out as conference champion again. Wrestlers that placed include the following: CCO: Devin Nuttelman (132) 1st, Paxton Burke (157) 4th.
Brodey Spurling (HPC) and James Elgin (CC, behind him) fight for the rebound. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Brodey Spurling (HPC) and James Elgin (CC, behind him) fight for the rebound. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Cougars Win Over Storm in County Rematch

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
POLK – It was an exciting first half of the boy’s game in Polk as Cross County came for the county clash. Even though it was anyone’s game at half, the Cougars game out with the win 68-42, a very similar ending to when these guys met in conference play.
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 7, 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. SHYANNE ANDERSON Shyanne became the fourth Cross County girl to pass the 1,000 points in a career mark.
Carter Eickmeier wrestles an opponent at conference. Eickmeier placed sixth at Fairbury. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Carter Eickmeier wrestles an opponent at conference. Eickmeier placed sixth at Fairbury. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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SRC Wrestles in Fairbury

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
FAIRBURY – Shelby-Rising City wrestled at Fairbury on Friday. They placed fifth out of twelve teams with 141 points. Most of the teams were not Class D schools. They came with three first place finishes and one second. INDIVIDUAL RESULTS: 120: Traven Reznicek (9-27) did not place. Champ.