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Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. Congrats to Polk County Slammers' Courtney Sunday and Osceola's Brayden Santos on being selected.

Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. Congrats to Polk County Slammers' Courtney Sunday and Osceola's Brayden Santos on being selected.

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Athletes of the Week

News Staff
Wednesday, October 4, 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. Courtney Sunday Courtney pitched a no-hitter against Pierce. Coach Jones commented she pitched “especially well.”
Adrienne Waller would break a 2-2 tie in the third inning with a home run over the centerfield wall. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Adrienne Waller would break a 2-2 tie in the third inning with a home run over the centerfield wall. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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Slammers Finish Their Season in Subdistricts

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
GENOA— Polk County scored runs in each of the first four innings, but that was not enough as the Slammers fell 5-4 to Boone Central in the opening round of the C-7 Sub-District.
Dylan Fanning (#10) takes the ball down field. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

Dylan Fanning (#10) takes the ball down field. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

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The Cougars Put the Dragons Fire Out

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
MADISON – The Cougars traveled to Madison for an afternoon game of football in 95-degree windy weather. Madison schedules their games in the mid-afternoon so referees can do another game in the evening. Madison now has a record of 2-4 now and one of their wins is the forfeit over Cedar Bluffs.
Gavin Morris carries the ball while Raul Marino blocks for him. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

Gavin Morris carries the ball while Raul Marino blocks for him. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

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The Storm Ruins the Tigers’ Homecoming

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
PALMER – The Storm travelled to Palmer on Friday. The Tigers got the ball first but couldn’t convert, so it went to the Storm. The Storm marched down the field with runs from Wyatt Urkoski, Gage Friesen and Haden Helgoth. It was Helgoth who took it in for the touchdown. The points after failed.
Conner Schnell (#20) blocks for the runner against Fullerton. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Conner Schnell (#20) blocks for the runner against Fullerton. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Osceola Claims Victory Over Warriors

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
OSCEOLA — They say that lightning does not strike twice. Just don’t tell that to the Bulldogs. Osceola (4-1) scored early and often on Friday in a 60-30 victory over Fullerton. And much like a thunderstorm, touchdown strikes can come out of nowhere.

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SRC Golf

News Staff
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
GIRLS GOLF Huskies Play Twice Shelby-Rising City golfers took the course twice this last week. Tuesday they had the Adams Central Invite in Hastings.
Landon Sliva tries to get away from a Titan defender. PCN photo by Jen Vrbka.

Landon Sliva tries to get away from a Titan defender. PCN photo by Jen Vrbka.

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SRC Earns Third Shutout, Moves to 6-0

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
SHELBY – Isaac Whitmore scored on a 62-yard touchdown catch, recovered a fumble, and was a key defender for Shelby-Rising City as the Huskies took advantage of multiple Twin River turnovers and earned a 44-0 Homecoming victory over the Titans Friday night that raised their overall mark to 6-0.
Graci Conkling gets the dig in against Elba earlier this season. PCN file photo by Blaine Winslow.

Graci Conkling gets the dig in against Elba earlier this season. PCN file photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Osceola Loses Two

Douglas Burritt
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
EXETER/CEDAR RAPIDS – The Osceola Girls Volleyball hit the road last week for a pair of games that would both end in four set losses for the Lady Bulldogs. Osceola traveled to Exeter on Tuesday, September 26th to take on the EMF (Exeter-Milligan-Friend) Bobcats and fell 25-20, 12-25, 19-25, 24-26.
Addison Lindburg serves one against the Mustangs. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Addison Lindburg serves one against the Mustangs. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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High Plains Gets Win Over McCool

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
POLK – High Plains hosted McCool Junction in a conference volleyball battle Tuesday evening. The Mustangs got on the board first with eight straight points. Then the Storm answered with a few. The first set continued in this manner, with the Mustangs coming out ahead 25-20.
Emma Svoboda gets a kill against the Wilber-Clatonia blockers. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Emma Svoboda gets a kill against the Wilber-Clatonia blockers. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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The Huskies Lose to the Wolverines

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
SHELBY – Thursday the Huskies hosted the Wilber-Clatonia Wolverines in a volleyball duel. The first set started close, tied at six points until the Wolverines got five points in a row. The Huskies would never catch up and lost the first set 25-18.