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Senior Ethan Fjell pins Preston Kumm (Howells-Dodge) on Saturday. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Senior Ethan Fjell pins Preston Kumm (Howells-Dodge) on Saturday. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Husky Grapplers Win Home Tourney

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
SHELBY – Shelby-Rising City hosted their wrestling tournament on Saturday. Seniors Ethan Fjell and Landon Sliva were recognized before wrestling began. Coach Kuhn was recognized as the 2023 Coach of the Year.
The Cross County girls won the Runza tourney for the second year in a row. Photo provided by Cross County Schools.

The Cross County girls won the Runza tourney for the second year in a row. Photo provided by Cross County Schools.

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Cougar Girls Win Runza Tourney

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
CENTRAL CITY – After slogging to a 17-13 halftime lead over host Central City, Cross County’s defense clamped down even more during a 16-6 third-quarter spurt that gave the Cougars breathing room en route to a 42-25 victory that earned them their second straight Runza Holiday Basketball Tourney...
Brayden Santos takes the shot against Sutton. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow. 9, B. Mestl 8, H. Prososki 5, B. Hinkle 3, C. Sterup 2, J. Winslow 2. Rebounds: K. Gustafson 18, K. Neujahr 8, B. Mestl 6, H. Prososki 5.

Brayden Santos takes the shot against Sutton. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow. 9, B. Mestl 8, H. Prososki 5, B. Hinkle 3, C. Sterup 2, J. Winslow 2. Rebounds: K. Gustafson 18, K. Neujahr 8, B. Mestl 6, H. Prososki 5.

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Bulldogs Lose a Heartbreaker to Mead, Take Third Over Sutton

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
MEAD – The Osceola boys put on two exciting games in Mead, losing to Mead on a last-second buzzer-beater basket by Mead and winning over Sutton by hanging on to their lead to win 54-50. The games started similarly. Osceola took the early lead in both.
Taya Pinneo takes the ball up for a basket against a Fillmore Central defender in their tourney game Thursday. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

Taya Pinneo takes the ball up for a basket against a Fillmore Central defender in their tourney game Thursday. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

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Husky Girls May Have Found Their Third Scorer

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
SHELBY – With top scorers Taya Pinneo and Ava Larmon combining for 27 points per game, Shelby-Rising City has a decent 1-2 punch on offense, but finding another reliable scorer has been a year-long search thus far.
Carter Urkoski goes for the layup against Cedar Bluffs. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Carter Urkoski goes for the layup against Cedar Bluffs. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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High Plains Boys Take 2nd at Holiday Tourney

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
BRAINARD – First the High Plains boys took on D1 Cedar Bluffs (2-7). They weren’t much of a challenge for the Storm with the Storm victorious in a 53-30 win. That took them to the championship game against the D2 undefeated Walthill Bluejays. The Storm came up short 74-57.
Thatcher Hanson goes for the basket against Superior. PCN photo by Cienna Friesen.

Thatcher Hanson goes for the basket against Superior. PCN photo by Cienna Friesen.

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Cougar Boys’ Hopes for Holiday Crown End

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
CENTRAL CITY – After a loss in the opening round of the Runza Holiday Basketball Tourney, Cross County’s boys basketball team won games against Superior and Wilber-Clatonia on Friday and Saturday respectively to place fifth of eight teams.
Hudson Urkoski pins his opponent at the meet in Osceola earlier this season. PCN file photo by Travis Lane.

Hudson Urkoski pins his opponent at the meet in Osceola earlier this season. PCN file photo by Travis Lane.

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HPC Wrestling Take 2nd at Pleasanton

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
PLEASANTON – High Plains boys wrestled at Pleasanton on Saturday. They placed second with 146.5 points, just ten points behind the winner Ravenna. Twenty-five teams were present, mostly teams from Class D, but there was a Class A school, Kearney, who placed seventh.
Dalton Pokorney goes up for the basket against Fillmore Central. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

Dalton Pokorney goes up for the basket against Fillmore Central. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

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Husky Boys Finish Third at Own Holiday Tourney

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
SHELBY – Thanks to a lategame basket by Isaac Whitmore, the Shelby-Rising City boys basketball team eked out a 65-63 overtime victory over Clarkson-Leigh Friday to finish third in its own holiday tourney.
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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ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

News Staff
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
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. Taya Pinneo Taya Pinneo scored 24 points in the game against High Plains, 57% of the team’s points.
The Cougar defense frustrated the Eagles all game. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

The Cougar defense frustrated the Eagles all game. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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Anderson Leads Lady Cougars Toward Holiday Championship

Craig Pinley
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
STROMSBURG – It was a typical Shyanne Anderson night, 13 points, five assists, three steals, six of seven foul shooting and a three-point basket during Cross County’s 55-37 home victory over Wood River Thursday in the team’s opening game of the Runza Holiday Christmas Tournament.