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Creighton Sterup shoots one for Osceola.

Creighton Sterup shoots one for Osceola.

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Osceola Boys Advance to 4th Straight CRC Championship Game

Beth Sparrow
Friday, January 26, 2024
YORK – After an 11-0 start, Osceola had trouble even making 11 points in the fourth quarter. They hung on against Nebraska Lutheran for the 54-42 win. Friday, they face Cross County for the third conference matchup in four years.
Athletes of the week

Athletes of the week

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PCN Athletes of the Week

News Staff
Wednesday, January 24, 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 led the Storm with 12 points in their win over the Huskies.
ABOVE: Braxton Mestl dribbles around a BDS opponent near the basket. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

ABOVE: Braxton Mestl dribbles around a BDS opponent near the basket. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Bulldogs Dominate BDS Early to Move On

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
YORK - The Bulldogs hung on to move on in the conference tourney with a win over BDS 56-48. Early on, it looked like Osceola had this game in the bag. With two threes from Brayden Santos followed by a basket and free throw from Kale Gustafson, they were up 9-0 with half the first quarter over.
ABOVE: Edie Peterson shoots one against Nebraska Lutheran. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

ABOVE: Edie Peterson shoots one against Nebraska Lutheran. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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CC Girls Pull Out Win Over Neb. Lutheran

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
PS YORK – It was a slow start for the Cougars, but they were able to finish it off well in their first conference matchup against Nebraska Lutheran. The Lady Cougars pulled out the win 64-39. The first quarter was back and forth, and ended in a tie at 11 points.
ABOVE: Gabe Dutton-Mofford shoots a three against Nebraska Lutheran. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

ABOVE: Gabe Dutton-Mofford shoots a three against Nebraska Lutheran. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Huskies Lose to Knights in Conference Play

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
YORK - In game three of Monday’s quarterfinals, Shelby-Rising City battled Nebraska Lutheran after having opened tourney play last Saturday with a 59-22 win over Dorchester.After staying with the Knights in the first period, the Huskies went on a scoring drought of 7:43 and Nebraska scored 15...
Rylie Carter shoots one for Shelby-Rising City over the arms of Allie Howell of High Plains. PCN photo by Cienna Friesen.

Rylie Carter shoots one for Shelby-Rising City over the arms of Allie Howell of High Plains. PCN photo by Cienna Friesen.

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HPC Girls Upset Huskies in County Battle

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
YORK - Earlier this season the Huskies beat the Storm by five points on the Storm’s home court. The Lady Storm were ready to redeem the loss in the conference tourney, and they did with a 3230 win.
Bella Recker plays defense against Dorchester PCN photo by Cienna Friesen.

Bella Recker plays defense against Dorchester PCN photo by Cienna Friesen.

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Lady Bulldogs’ Loss Ends Conference Hopes

Cienna Friesen
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
YORK - The last time the Osceola and Dorchester girls basketball teams met up, the Bulldogs won by five points on their home court. It seemed that the Longhorns were looking for a comeback at Monday night’s CRC game at the York Auditorium. In three quarters, the score was 49-24, Dorchester.
Ashton Seim dribbles it in while Alex Noyd helps on defense. PCN file photo.

Ashton Seim dribbles it in while Alex Noyd helps on defense. PCN file photo.

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Cougars Upend Storm in County Battle

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
YORK – Alex Noyd might be more known for football than basketball, but on Monday the senior’s long-range shooting helped get Cross County (13-3) off to a good start during Monday’s Crossroads Conference quarterfinals.
Carter Eickmeier wrestles at the SRC invite earlier this season. He placed fifth at David City. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

Carter Eickmeier wrestles at the SRC invite earlier this season. He placed fifth at David City. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Huskies Come in Fourth at David City; Two Achieve Milestones

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
DAVID CITY – Shelby-Rising City wrestled at the David City invite and came in tied for fourth with 119 points. Two wrestlers hit milestones with junior Collin Vrbka and senior Landon Sliva getting their 100th win. Eleven teams competed at this event.