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Osceola Football Has High Hopes for the 2023 Season

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Osceola Football Has High Hopes for the 2023 Season

Beth Sparrow

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

The Bulldogs made it to the second round of playoffs last year, and lost a heartbreaking game against the Bloomfield Bees. They return some key players, but have some shoes to fill losing four seniors who made large contributions.

Lady Cougars Vying for State Again

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Lady Cougars Vying for State Again

Beth Sparrow

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Cross County volleyball has high hopes after getting to the state tournament last year. Coach Emmie Noyd returns for her second year coaching this group of girls. She said the team has set a goal of conference champs and going back to the state tournament.

Danica Watts lays down a sacrifice bunt in the first game against Twin River. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

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Blue River Gets First Win of the Season

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

DAVID CITY – The Panthers saw their rally fall just short to open the season. Blue River scored all 9 of their runs in the final four innings, but fell just short falling 10-9 in the first game of a double-header. The defense committed 5 errors in the field.

Lady Huskies Compete in New Division

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Lady Huskies Compete in New Division

Beth Sparrow

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Shelby-Rising City volleyball moves to class D1 this year. They lost five seniors from last year, including star player Liberty Baker (who plays volleyball for York University). Three girls return with some experience: Alex Larmon, Ava Larmon and Taya Pinneo.

Front row: Peyton Hofmann, Allie Howell, Courtney Carlstrom, Rylee Ackerson, Addie Lindburg; Second row: Dakota Gress, Gahvi Lesiak, Madi Zerr, Rylee Hofmann, Kenslei Carlson; Back row: Jacey Dubas, HallieJo Urkoski, Kinley Spurling, Bailey Gress, Ashtyn Quast, Tessa Morris. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Storm Volleyball Returns with Lofty Goals in the Post Season

Beth Sparrow

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Storm volleyball went far last year, losing in districts and just missing a state bid. Time will tell if they can do it again this year. They lost three good players to graduation, but have several returning with experience.

Husky Football Has a Promising Season Ahead

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Husky Football Has a Promising Season Ahead

Beth Sparrow

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

After a bitter end in the first round of playoffs last year, the Shelby-Rising City Huskies have lofty goals for this season. This group wants to advance deep in the playoffs, and achieve a district title.

2023 High Plains Football: Front row: Wyatt Urkoski, Gavin Morris; Second row: Chase Owens, Gage Friesen, Haden Helgoth, Ayden Hans, Raul Marino; Third row: Maddix Fuhrman, Caleb Sharman, Kaden Rieken, Camden Morris, Kyler Hans, Jacob Lesiak, Hudson Urkoski; Back row: Brodey Spurling, Carter Urkoski, Neddy Lesiak, Carson Swedenburg, Aaron Brown, Cameron Reed. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Storm Football’s Plan is Fast

Craig Pinley

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

POLK – After posting a 3-5 mark last fall, the High Plains varsity football team believes it can improve with one of the speedier teams in Class D-2.

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Local Round-up

Girls Golf

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Huskies Compete at West Point-Beemer Invite ALBION — Shelby-Rising City golfers were in action on Friday at theWest Point-Beemer Invite. Lillian Wetjen led the Huskies with a score of 121 (57 and 64), followed by Clare Willis and Loralie Logan with 137.

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Cougar Football is Ready with a Coach “Livin’ the Dream”

Craig Pinley

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

STROMSBURG – For nearly three months, Matt Carroll was – in his words – “Livin’ the dream.” A first-year football head coach at Cross County High School, he’d watched his young team overachieve to eight straight victories, nearly climbing to the top of the Class D-1 rankings.

Senior Alex Noyd is a threesport athlete at Cross County. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Noyd Looks Statebound in Senior Season

Craig Pinley

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

STROMSBURG – He doesn’t always dominate the stat sheets, but he’s been a winner over 100 times since he began playing sports in high school.