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Brayden Santos get the school record for 3-pointers with this shot at East Butler. PCN photos by Blaine Winslow.

Brayden Santos get the school record for 3-pointers with this shot at East Butler. PCN photos by Blaine Winslow.

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Santos Shines at East Butler

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
BRAINARD - Usually it’s the big tall guy you need to watch out for in basketball. Osceola has certainly used the height and brawn of Kale Gustafson in basketball for recent years. However, Thursday night it was time for the “littler” guy to shine.
Ashton Seim puts one in against Meridian on Friday. PCN photo by Cienna Friesen.

Ashton Seim puts one in against Meridian on Friday. PCN photo by Cienna Friesen.

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Cougar Boys Get First Loss In a Close One

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
STROMSBURG – If anyone doubted the value of Cross County point guard Ashton Seim, they needed only to watch the Cougars Saturday afternoon against visiting Centennial during a 52-44 defeat.
Taya Pinneo takes the shot against the Cedar Bluffs Wildcats. PCN photo by Alex Larmon.

Taya Pinneo takes the shot against the Cedar Bluffs Wildcats. PCN photo by Alex Larmon.

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Both Huskies Go 1-1 on Weekend

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
GIRLS CEDAR BLUFFS - The Lady Huskies took a bit to get started. The Wildcats got the first basket on the board, but Taya Pinneo put in a free throw and Ava Larmon got a basket to take the slight early lead. Pinneo put in two treys before the quarter ended 9-3.
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 13, 2023
Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.
Peyton Hofmann puts one up in last week’s game. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

Peyton Hofmann puts one up in last week’s game. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

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The Storm Struggle Against Mustangs

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
BOYS POLK – The High Plains boys basketball team had a week of extremes with a pair of contests that the winning team won by at least 30 points after racing to an early advantage.
Gage Friesen (HPC) pins Tony DeWitt (CCO). PCN photo by Travis Lane.

Gage Friesen (HPC) pins Tony DeWitt (CCO). PCN photo by Travis Lane.

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HPC & CCO Wrestling at Osceola

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
OSCEOLA - High Plains placed 5th, and Cross County-Osceola placed 13th out of 22 teams. Individual results: 120: Levi Russell (HPC, 10-2) placed 2nd. Round 1 - Levi Russell (HPC) 10-2 won by fall over William Fyfe (Newman Grove) 0-4 (Fall 1:56). Round 2 - Russell received a bye .
Husky Wrestling Takes 2nd at North Bend

Husky Wrestling Takes 2nd at North Bend

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Husky Wrestling Takes 2nd at North Bend

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
NORTH BEND - Shelby-Rising City placed second as a team, scoring 127 points behind David City Aquinas who scored 195. There were 18 boys’ teams at the meet. The Blue River girls placed second, scoring 99 behind Louisville Girls. There were 12 girls’ teams at the meet.
Addison Theis takes the ball up away from Hampton defenders. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Addison Theis takes the ball up away from Hampton defenders. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Osceola Girls Improve to 4-0

Douglas Burritt
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
OSCEOLA - The Osceola Girls’ Basketball team is off to a 4-0 start to the young season as they picked up two wins last week. The Lady Bulldogs traveled to Brainard last Thursday, October 7th and picked up a 66-26 win. They then hosted Hampton on Friday, October 8th and won 64-30.
Brayden Santos hits the record breaking shot here at East Butler. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Brayden Santos hits the record breaking shot here at East Butler. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Santos Shines at East Butler

Beth Sparrow
Friday, December 8, 2023
Usually it’s the big tall guy you need to watch out for in basketball. Osceola has certainly used the height and brawn of Kale Gustafson in basketball in recent years. However, Thursday night it was time for the “littler” guy to shine.
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 6, 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 SHYANNE ANDERSON Shyanne put in 20 points against Shelby-RC including three treys.