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Melinn Roberts takes the shot for Osceola against St. Edward. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Melinn Roberts takes the shot for Osceola against St. Edward. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Dawgs Get Two Wins To Begin the Season

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
GIRLS ST. EDWARD - Osceola traveled to St. Edward to take on the Beavers. This is probably the last year, as word has it St. Edward will be co-oping with Newman-Grove next year. Starters for Osceola were Emma Recker, Courtney Sunday, Rori Wieseman, Emersyn Prososki and Addison Theis.
Above: Bricelynn Larson (CC) takes a shot against Rylie Carter (SRC) on defense. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Above: Bricelynn Larson (CC) takes a shot against Rylie Carter (SRC) on defense. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Cougars Get Two Wins Over Huskies

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
SHELBY – Cross County made the short trip to Shelby to face the Huskies on Friday night. GIRLS The Huskies got off to a slow start, but the Cougars seemed ready in the first quarter.
Bulldogs Pick Up Two Wins at Home Against EMF

Bulldogs Pick Up Two Wins at Home Against EMF

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Bulldogs Pick Up Two Wins at Home Against EMF

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
BOYS OSCEOLA– Kale Gustafson has produced three seasons of quality basketball for Osceola High as a post player, helping the Bulldogs to three straight state appearances while leading the state in rebounds per game last winter.
Ava Larmon drives the ball down the court with a Titan on her heels. PCN photo by Calvin Holtz

Ava Larmon drives the ball down the court with a Titan on her heels. PCN photo by Calvin Holtz

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Huskies Split Against Titans

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
GIRLS SHELBY — The Huskies used the one-two punch of Ava Larmon and Taya Pinneo to knockout the Titans on Saturday. Shelby-Rising City (1-1) picked up their first win of the season, defeating Twin River (1-1) 43-33 at home. Pinneo led all scorers with 15 points and Larmon added 14 points.
Lindee Kelley dribbles past a Mustang defender in their first game. PCN photo by Cienna Friesen.

Lindee Kelley dribbles past a Mustang defender in their first game. PCN photo by Cienna Friesen.

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Cougars Get First Wins Over Mustangs

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
GIRLS STROMSBURG – The Cross County girls basketball season last winter was full of positives, save one, as the Cougars dropped two contests to McCool Junction, which boasted one of the state’s top scorers in McKenna Yates and made state in Class D while the Cougars earned a Class C berth.
Above: Devin Nuttelman (CCO) wrestles Traven Reznicek (SRC). Nuttelman pinned him in 1:11. Below: Jed Berggren (left) wrestled Daugherty of Lakeview. PCN photos by Travis Lane.

Above: Devin Nuttelman (CCO) wrestles Traven Reznicek (SRC). Nuttelman pinned him in 1:11. Below: Jed Berggren (left) wrestled Daugherty of Lakeview. PCN photos by Travis Lane.

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Husky Wrestling Takes 3rd at Lakeview

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
In team scores, Shelby-Rising City came in third with 159 points behind Columbus Lakeview (182 points) and Raymond Central (175 points).
Wyatt Urkoski (HPC) wrestles Landon Sliva (SRC) in a battle of the seniors at 175 pounds. PCN photo by Jen Vrbka.

Wyatt Urkoski (HPC) wrestles Landon Sliva (SRC) in a battle of the seniors at 175 pounds. PCN photo by Jen Vrbka.

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HPC Wrestling at Ravenna & HPC/SRC at Winside

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
RAVENNA - High Plains wrestled at the Dom Riecks Invitational in Ravenna. At 120 pounds, Levi Russell placed third with teammate Hudson Urkoski placing fourth. Lance Russell came in second at 132 pounds. Gage Friesen placed second at 144 pounds. Wyatt Urkoski placed first at 175 pounds.
Brodey Spurling (#23) goes up for the rebound against Fullerton’s Hunter Gochenour. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Brodey Spurling (#23) goes up for the rebound against Fullerton’s Hunter Gochenour. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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The Storm Blows Over the Warriors

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
POLK – The Storm went to Grand Island Thursday to face Heartland Lutheran and hosted the Warriors Saturday night. GIRLS On Thursday, the Storm won over Heartland Lutheran 56-36. Stats: Points: C. Carlstrom 16, R. Ackerson 14, P. Hofmann 12, G. Lesiak 11, H. Urkoski 2, A. Howell 1.
HIGH PLAINS HALL OF FAME AWARDS

HIGH PLAINS HALL OF FAME AWARDS

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HIGH PLAINS HALL OF FAME AWARDS

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
POLK – High Plains honored three people and a team and inducted them into their Hall of Fame. It’s been two years since the last induction. The ceremony took place Saturday night between junior varsity and varsity basketball games. First up was Roger Merchant.

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Cross County Declares as 11-Man Football

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
The NSAA (Nebraska School Activities Association) asks schools to declare their football class by November 30th of the previous year.All our area schools have remained in 8-man except one. Cross County has to move to 11-man.