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Elizabeth Rutherford throws it to Kaleena Nuttelman last Tuesday against Twin River. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

Elizabeth Rutherford throws it to Kaleena Nuttelman last Tuesday against Twin River. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

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Slammers Drop a Close One Again

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
STROMSBURG — The Polk County Slammers dropped a close one last Tuesday to Class C No. 8 Twin River, 3-2. Emma Recker and Courtney Sunday each went 2-for-3 at the plate as the Slammers hammered out 9 hits in the game.
Libero Bailey Turpitt serves on Thursday. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

Libero Bailey Turpitt serves on Thursday. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

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Lady Huskies Get the Split Last Week

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
SHELBY— Shelby-Rising City had to settle for a split last week when they played host to Parkview Christian and Exeter-Milligan/ Friend. The Huskies swept the Patriots in straight sets, winning 25-14, 25-13. Shelby-Rising City jumped out to a fast start and never looked back.
Shyanne Anderson goes for the kill against BDS last week. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

Shyanne Anderson goes for the kill against BDS last week. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

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Lady Cougars Pick Up Two More Wins

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
STROMSBURG – A pair of four-set home victories this past week gave the Cougars some momentum as they won their third and fourth matches in succession. Last Tuesday, Cross County edged Crossroads Conference rival BDS 25-18, 25-19, 22-25, 25-21 on the strength of 24 Lilly Peterson kills.
Courtney Carlstrom goes up for a kill against Nebraska Christian’s block with Gahvi Lesiak watching. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Courtney Carlstrom goes up for a kill against Nebraska Christian’s block with Gahvi Lesiak watching. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Lady Storm Goes 3-1 Over Weekend

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Thursday the Storm went to Central City to face Nebraska Christian. Then Saturday they had a long day of volleyball at the Heartland Lutheran tournament. The Storm faced a tough Number 10 rated Nebraska Christian team. They lost in three sets, 25-15, 25-13 and 25-12.

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SRC Golf

News Staff
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
GIRLS GOLF Huskies Compete at Lakeview Invite COLUMBUS — Shelby-Rising City golfers were in action on Thursday. Lillian Wetjen scored 119, Loralie Logan 127, Clare Willis 130, Lila Weddle 136 and Alexis Wetjen 137.
Janna Roberts gets the dig earlier this season. PCN file photo by Blaine Winslow.

Janna Roberts gets the dig earlier this season. PCN file photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Lady Dawgs Remain Undefeated

Douglas Burritt
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
The Osceola Lady Bulldogs volleyball team hit the road last week as they traveled to Cedar Bluffs and Mead. Osceola would pick up two wins with four-set victories in both matches to improve to 5-0 on the season.
Matt DeMers runs this in for a touchdown. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Matt DeMers runs this in for a touchdown. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Osceola Overcomes QB Injury, Wins 74-6

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
OSCEOLA – Amidst the pomp and circumstance of Homecoming, the Osceola High School football team found out a little bit more about their youthful roster during a blowout win that was not without its stresses.
Isaac Whitmore goes for the catch as a Mead defender is close by. PCN photo by Jen Vrbka.

Isaac Whitmore goes for the catch as a Mead defender is close by. PCN photo by Jen Vrbka.

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Huskies Triumph Over the Raiders

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
MEAD – The Huskies traveled to Mead for their first away game. The Huskies put the first points on the board with a touchdown run by Gabe Dutton-Mofford. The two-point conversion failed. The Raiders answered with a touchdown and a two-point conversion to take the lead 8-6.
Haden Helgoth scrambles out of the pocket. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

Haden Helgoth scrambles out of the pocket. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

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No. 4 Cougars Too Much for Storm

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
WOLBACH – All teams go through growing pains at the beginning of a season. High Plains showed signs of growth on Thursday against No. 4 Central Valley.
LILLY PETERSON

LILLY PETERSON

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ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

News Staff
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
LILLY PETERSON Lilly led the Lady Cougars with 12 kills, 4 blocks and 2 ace serves in their game against Shelby-Rising City. GABE DUTTON-MOFFORD Gabe scored 5 rushing touchdowns and 225 rushing yards. That is the most in Coach Kubik's tenure at SRC.