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Shyanne Anderson takes a shot at conference. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Anderson Hits 1000th Point Milestone

Craig Pinley

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

STROMSBURG –After putting up 15 points and getting six steals during a 56-25 win over Nebraska Lutheran last Tuesday, Shyanne Anderson had her most difficult task of the night.

Two Girls Move On to District Wrestling

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Two Girls Move On to District Wrestling

Beth Sparrow

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

CRETE – Blue River girls and High Plains girls wrestled at subdistricts in Crete. After competing one Shelby-Rising City Blue River girl, Bailey Turpitt and one High Plains girl, Dakota Gress, qualified for districts. Districts will be held in Aurora on Friday.

Courtney Sunday grabs a rebound against Meridian. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Osceola Girls Split Games in a Week

Beth Sparrow

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

OSCEOLA – The Osceola girls hosted BDS on Tuesday, and lost a close one 40-34. The girls started out slow, just getting four points in the first quarter to BDS’ 8. They had a much better second quarter, putting up 11 points to the Eagles’ nine.

Addie Linn (CC) shoots a three as Rylee Hofmann (HPC) comes to block. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Lady Cougars Add Three Wins

Craig Pinley

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

DAVID CITY – In its two losses, Cross County’s offense went stale for a long stretch and while a furious comeback nearly changed the outcome, it wasn’t quite enough.

Layne Donner dribbles it down at BDS. PCN photo by Cienna Friesen.

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Huskies Go 1-1

Cienna Friesen

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

The Shelby-Rising City Huskies girls basketball players took on the Bruning-Davenport/ Shickley Eagles on Friday the 2nd at the Eagles’ home court. The Huskies won, 53-30, against the less confident Eagles.

Courtney Carlstrom puts the ball up for a basket against Meridian. PCN photo by Cienna Friesen.

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Storm Faces Meridian and St. Ed

Cienna Friesen

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

BOYS The High Plains Storm boys produced a major win over the Meridian Mustangs on Tuesday. The game ended with the Storm team 30 points ahead, 66-36.

Gage Friesen accomplished his 100th career win in wrestling at conference on Friday. Friesen is a junior at High Plains. Photo provided.

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Friesen Gets 100th Win

News Staff

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

ABOVE: The Shelby-Rising City Huskies are crowned conference champs for the second year in a row. BELOW RIGHT: Seniors Wyatt Urkoski (HPC) and Landon Sliva (SRC) placed first and second respectively in the 175 weight class. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

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HUSKIES REPEAT AS CRC CHAMPS

Beth Sparrow

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

BRAINARD - Eleven boys’ wrestling teams made the trip to East Butler to compete in conference wrestling. The Crossroads conference only has six wrestling teams, so five more were invited to fill out the tourney and make it more competitive.

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, January 31, 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. Bailey Gress Bailey placed second at a tough Cedar Bluffs meet.

Courtney Carlstrom faces two Dorchester defenders in the conference game Friday afternoon. PCN photo by Cienna Friesen.

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Lady Storm Lose Battle for 3rd

Cienna Friesen

Wednesday, January 31, 2024

The battle for third place in the Crossroads Conference was decided on the afternoon of Friday the 26th when the Dorchester girls ended the game with a 15 point lead over High Plains, 35-20.