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Peyton Hofmann goes up for a kill against Cross County’s block with her teammates’ support. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Peyton Hofmann goes up for a kill against Cross County’s block with her teammates’ support. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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High Plains Adds One Win

News Staff
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
After having a good start to their season, High Plains faced some tough competition. First was Riverside last Tuesday, which they lost in two sets, 25-16 and 25-18. No other information was available for that game. Second was Palmer, whom they beat in three sets: 14-25, 25-22 and 2519.
Emersyn Prososki sets it up for the kill against Hampton. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Emersyn Prososki sets it up for the kill against Hampton. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Osceola Moves to 5-4 After a Busy Week

Staff Report
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
By Doug Burritt and Beth Sparrow Osceola volleyball had a busy week with a triangular Tuesday, a match on Thursday and a tourney on Saturday. Tuesday Osceola hosted McCool Junction and Cross County. First up was McCool Junction.
Chesney Sundberg serves one at the High Plains triangular. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Chesney Sundberg serves one at the High Plains triangular. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Lady Cougars Go 7-1 on a BusyWeek

Staff Report
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
The Lady Cougars had a busy week with a triangular on Tuesday, another triangular on Thursday and a tournament on Saturday. Tuesday they faced McCool Junction and Osceola. First up was McCool Junction. The Lady Cougars had the lead the first set, and the Mustangs could never catch up.

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SRC Golf

Girls Golf
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
ALBION — Shelby-Rising City golfers took the course in Albion for the Boone Central Invite. The team did not place. Individual scores included Lillian Wetjen with 110, Loralie Logan with 117, Alexis Wetjen with 125, Clare Willis with 126 and Lila Weddle with 131.
Kaleigh Ruth bumps while Ava Larmon is ready for the next hit. PCN file photo by Rick Holtz.

Kaleigh Ruth bumps while Ava Larmon is ready for the next hit. PCN file photo by Rick Holtz.

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Lady Huskies Add Another Win

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
ARLINGTON – Shelby-Rising City traveled to Arlington last Tuesday for their only game of the week. The Huskies would bring home the win in four sets. The first set was tied at eight points and Alex Larmon put down a kill. Two points later, her sister Ava would also add one.
Gage Friesen runs the ball to avoid a tackle by East Butler. Photo provided by yearbook staff.

Gage Friesen runs the ball to avoid a tackle by East Butler. Photo provided by yearbook staff.

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High Plains Gets First Win Over the Tigers

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
DWIGHT – After going against two ranked teams, the Storm was relieved to travel to Dwight to face the Tigers. The Storm would get the ball first, marching down the field with nice runs from Gavin Morris, Wyatt Urkoski and Gage Friesen.
Above: Brayden Schmidtberger carries the football while getting away from McCool defenders. PCN photos by Travis Lane.

Above: Brayden Schmidtberger carries the football while getting away from McCool defenders. PCN photos by Travis Lane.

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The Cougars Smash the Mustangs

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
McCOOL JUNCTION - Cross County made the short trip to McCool to take on the Mustangs. It was fairly clear in the first few minutes how this game would go. With only 11 seconds off the clock, Lucas Jacobson passed to Tanner Hollinger for the first touchdown.
Hayden Lavaley gains some yards after a catch as Kale Gustafson looks on. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Hayden Lavaley gains some yards after a catch as Kale Gustafson looks on. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Osceola Suffers First Loss to Flyers

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
HUMPHREY – The Bulldogs would have their first road game against Humphrey St. Francis. Kale Gustafson kicked off, and the Flyers got the ball first. They ran to mid-field, and then took it in for a touchdown. After a penalty, the Flyers got the conversion to take the early lead 8-0.
COURTNEY CARLSTROM

COURTNEY CARLSTROM

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ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

News Staff
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
COURTNEY CARLSTROM Courtney led Storm volleyball in kills to help her team win the Heartland Lutheran tournament over the weekend. IZAAC DICKEY Izaac had two touchdowns and led the Cougars in rushing yards with 124 and was second in tackles with ten.
Eli Fjell kicks off for SRC. PCN photo by Jen Vrbka.

Eli Fjell kicks off for SRC. PCN photo by Jen Vrbka.

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Huskies Put Up Their Third Win

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
SHELBY – Shelby-Rising City juniors Dalton Pokorney and Collin Vrbka celebrated induction into the National Honor Society last Wednesday for their academic prowess and Pokorney used his smarts two nights later to score a defensive touchdown.