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Above:Ashton Seim (#34) runs the ball in for a touchdown pursued by some defenders. Ashton would finish with two touchdowns and 98 rushing yards. Below: Lucas Jacobson tries to evade a tackle. PCN photos by Travis Lane.

Above:Ashton Seim (#34) runs the ball in for a touchdown pursued by some defenders. Ashton would finish with two touchdowns and 98 rushing yards. Below: Lucas Jacobson tries to evade a tackle. PCN photos by Travis Lane.

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Cross County Pummels Brownell-Talbot

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
OMAHA – Cross County made the 92-mile trip to Brownell-Talbot Friday evening. The Raiders got the ball first but couldn’t move it due to the strong Cougar defense. Brayden Schmidtberger got the punt return and ran it in for a touchdown for the first score.
Above: Rori Wieseman goes up for the kill. Below: Taylin Sanley goes up against two Titan blockers. PCN photos by Blaine Winslow.

Above: Rori Wieseman goes up for the kill. Below: Taylin Sanley goes up against two Titan blockers. PCN photos by Blaine Winslow.

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Osceola Gets Win Over Lady Titans

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
OSCEOLA - Osceola (D-1) played Twin River (C-2) on Thursday in Osceola as part of homecoming. The JV Bulldogs lost to the Titans in two sets. After presentation of the rings to the 2023 state track team, set one was up.

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SRC Golf

Girls Golf
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
GRANDISLAND—Shelby-Rising City golfers were in action at Indianhead golf course in Grand Island. They improved in comparison to last year at this course. Lillian Wetjen scored125,LoralieLogan127,Alexis WetjenandClareWillisbothwith132 and Lila Weddle with 158.
Gahvi Lesiak serves one over earlier this season. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

Gahvi Lesiak serves one over earlier this season. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Lady Storm Gets Second Win

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
POLK - The East Butler Tigers came to Polk for a conference matchup last Thursday. The Lady Storm took the game in three sets: 25-14. 25-22 and 25-14. Rylee Ackerson had 10 kills, Courtney Carlstrom added seven and Addison Lindburg had six.
Above: Courtney Sunday pitches one at the game against Central City. Below: Adrienne Waller gets a hit. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Above: Courtney Sunday pitches one at the game against Central City. Below: Adrienne Waller gets a hit. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Slammers Drop a Close One

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
ST. PAUL – Polk County dropped a close one on the road on Tuesday, Aug. 29, falling to St. Paul 4-2. The Slammers fell behind 2-0 after the first inning and did not get on the board until fourth inning when they scored two runs to pull within a run.
Top: Emma Svoboda and Ava Larmon (SRC) go up for the block against Lilly Peterson. Below: Sydney Hengelfelt gets the dig for

Top: Emma Svoboda and Ava Larmon (SRC) go up for the block against Lilly Peterson. Below: Sydney Hengelfelt gets the dig for

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Lady Cougars Pick Up the Win Over SRC

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
SHELBY – A season ago, a core group of seven players were mainstays on a state-qualifying volleyball team that gave Cross County’s first-year head coach Emmie Noyd a certain comfort level when making out a lineup card.

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Osceola overcomes QB injury, wins 74-6

Craig Pinley, Pcn Sports Writer
Sunday, September 3, 2023
OSCEOLA – Osceola quarterback Kale Gustafson was named Homecoming King Friday night after his football team beat Humphrey Lindsey Holy Family 74-6, but as he took pictures with HC Queen Emma Recker, he was wearing a sling on his left arm.
Braxton Mestl (#11) looks to receive a pass from Kale Gustafson (#2). PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Braxton Mestl (#11) looks to receive a pass from Kale Gustafson (#2). PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Bulldogs Win Their First Game

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
OSCEOLA - Osceola hosted Diller-Odell for their first game of the season. The Bulldogs were raring to go getting ahead 26-0 in the first quarter. By half time they had put up another 14 points to make it 40-0. They held that score for a while.
Tanner Hollinger runs the ball as Izaac Dickey blocks. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

Tanner Hollinger runs the ball as Izaac Dickey blocks. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

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Cougars Get Their First Win and Try More Passing

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
STROMSBURG – The idea of an improved aerial attack for Cross County’s varsity football team was no passing fancy for second-year coach Matt Carroll, who examined the skill set of his 2023 offense and hoped for a more balanced scheme.
Gavin Morris runs the ball while being pursued by an Eagle defender. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Gavin Morris runs the ball while being pursued by an Eagle defender. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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High Plains Ends up Short Against the Eagles

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
CLARKS - After parents’ night introductions, the Storm got the ball to start their first football game. BDS got an interception early in the game but were unable to capitalize due to the Storm’s defense stopping their play.