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Aiden Zimmerman grabs the rebound Saturday against Meridian. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Aiden Zimmerman grabs the rebound Saturday against Meridian. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Husky Boys Down Meridian

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
SHELBY – Shelby-Rising City boys faced Meridian on Saturday. They took the lead and kept it up until the 61-38 win. The first quarter was tight for a while with a tie at eight points with just over a minute left. The Huskies put in a couple more baskets for the lead 12-8.
Emersyn Prososki looks to pass. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

Emersyn Prososki looks to pass. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

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Osceola Girls Pull Out the Win Over Cornerstone Christian

News Staff
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
OMAHA – It wasn’t a normal gym, but the Lady Bulldogs still pulled out a win in the YMCA-type setting 35-23 over Cornerstone Christian (3-4). The Osceola girls are now 8-3. It was a slow start for the Bulldogs, but they started ahead 6-2.
Landon Sliva wrestles an opponent at the Shelby-Rising City invitational. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

Landon Sliva wrestles an opponent at the Shelby-Rising City invitational. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

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SRC Wrestling Goes 4-4 at Duals

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
DEWITT – Shelby-Rising City wrestlers participated in the Tri-County duals on Friday and Saturday. Nine teams participated. SRC wrestling went 4-4.
Above: Kale Gustafson (center) is pictured with his team after breaking the school career record for points. Below: Former record holder Isaiah Zelasney is pictured with Kale Gustafson. The two played together the last three years before Zelasney graduated. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

Above: Kale Gustafson (center) is pictured with his team after breaking the school career record for points. Below: Former record holder Isaiah Zelasney is pictured with Kale Gustafson. The two played together the last three years before Zelasney graduated. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

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GUSTAFSON SCORES ANOTHER RECORD

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
On Friday, Kale Gustafson of Osceola got another school record. He surpassed the school record of career points in basketball. That record was set less than a year ago by his former teammate Isaiah Zelasney. He needed three points on Friday to surpass the points set by Isaiah Zelasney, 1744.
Wyatt Urkoski (senior at High Plains) got his 100th pin at the Norm Manstedt Invitational hosted by High Plains at Central Community College in Columbus. Pictured with him is his coach, Martin Phillips on the right, Corbey Grause (far left) and Jason Church. Photo provided.

Wyatt Urkoski (senior at High Plains) got his 100th pin at the Norm Manstedt Invitational hosted by High Plains at Central Community College in Columbus. Pictured with him is his coach, Martin Phillips on the right, Corbey Grause (far left) and Jason Church. Photo provided.

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Urkoski Gets 100th Pin

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Wednesday, January 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.

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PCN Athletes of the Week

News Staff
Wednesday, January 3, 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. RYLEE ACKERSON High Plains' Rylee Ackerson put in 13 points against Cedar Bluffs, had three steals and two rebounds.
Senior Kale Gustafson (OSC) takes the shot over senior Tanner Hollinger (CC) on Tuesday.

Senior Kale Gustafson (OSC) takes the shot over senior Tanner Hollinger (CC) on Tuesday.

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Cross County Solidifies Win In Spite of Gustafson’s Solid Performance

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
STROMSBURG – Cross County and Osceola have asserted themselves as state-ranked teams in Class C and D divisions and if Tuesday’s Crossroads Conference matchup between the Cougars and Bulldogs was an indicator, both squads acquitted themselves as such.
Ema Dickey (CC) takes the ball around Emma Recker (OSC) on Tuesday evening. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Ema Dickey (CC) takes the ball around Emma Recker (OSC) on Tuesday evening. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Cross County Girls Add Win Over Osceola

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
STROMSBURG — It was a near capacity crowd of 600 people who came to watch the county rivalry of Osceola against Cross County. Undefeated and second ranked Lady Cougars took the early lead over the Lady Bulldogs and never looked back. The Lady Cougars remain undefeated with a 64-32 win.
Addison Theis takes the shot against Mead while teammates Bella Recker and Melinn Roberts block. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Addison Theis takes the shot against Mead while teammates Bella Recker and Melinn Roberts block. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Osceola Girls Take Second in Mead

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
MEAD – Rori Wieseman led the Bulldogs in their first game against Mead, not missing a shot for the win 60-8. Unfortunately, the shots just didn’t fall in the hoop against Fremont Bergan in the championship, so the Lady Dawgs took second after the 40-18 loss.
Courtney Carlstrom goes for the layup against Cedar Bluffs. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Courtney Carlstrom goes for the layup against Cedar Bluffs. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Lady Storm Brings Home Tourney Trophy

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
BRAINARD – The girls took two trips to East Butler for the holiday tourney. They brought home the trophy after two wins, over Cedar Bluffs and East Butler. The Lady Storm took the early lead over Cedar Bluffs, getting thirteen points to the Wildcats’ five in the first quarter.