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District assignments announced

News Staff
Friday, August 18, 2023
The Nebraska School Activities Association has announced fall district assignments. Cross County, High Plains, Osceola and Shelby-Rising City athletes now know what schools they will have to compete against for an opportunity to go to state.
Lady Dawgs Hope to Use Height to Their Advantage This Season

Lady Dawgs Hope to Use Height to Their Advantage This Season

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Lady Dawgs Hope to Use Height to Their Advantage This Season

Beth Sparrow
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
New head coach Cheri Prososki steps into a new role as volleyball coach this year, taking over for Nicci Kropatsch. Coach Prososki is familiar with the girls, serving as assistant girls’basketball coach last year.
Cross County returns 15 senior football players. Pictured are (left to right) Tyler Shoup, Andrew Dubas, Dalton Noble, Lucas Jacobsen, Noah Sandell, Izaac Dickey, Cooper Sundberg, Brayden Schmidtberger, Dane Holtzen, Treven Nienhueser, Ashton Seim, Alex Noyd, Tanner Hollinger, Dylan Fanning and Rafe Peterson. Photo by Erin Dickey.

Cross County returns 15 senior football players. Pictured are (left to right) Tyler Shoup, Andrew Dubas, Dalton Noble, Lucas Jacobsen, Noah Sandell, Izaac Dickey, Cooper Sundberg, Brayden Schmidtberger, Dane Holtzen, Treven Nienhueser, Ashton Seim, Alex Noyd, Tanner Hollinger, Dylan Fanning and Rafe Peterson. Photo by Erin Dickey.

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Will the Cougars’ Drive Take them to the Finals?

Beth Sparrow
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Cross County football looks forward to a great season with 15 returning seniors. Two seniors (Izaac Dickey and Tanner Hollinger) are already committed to playing Division 1 football in the Big Ten.
Slammers’ Season Looks

Slammers’ Season Looks

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Slammers’ Season Looks Promising with New Co-Coaches

Craig Pinley
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
STROMSBURG – After guiding the Polk County Slammers prep softball team to a Class C state berth, longtime coach Laureen Powell retired from coaching the sport, with the 2023-24 school year being her final one as a teacher.
Senior Lillian Wetjen will lead the Husky girls’ golf team this season. PCN file photo.

Senior Lillian Wetjen will lead the Husky girls’ golf team this season. PCN file photo.

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Husky Golf Returns Seven to the Course

Beth Sparrow
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Seven girls return to golf this season, with no newcomers. Leading the team is senior Lillian Wetjen, along with junior Clare Willis and sophomores Loralie Logan, Melanie Sanchez-Diaz, Elva Velasco, Lila Weddle, and Alexis Wetjen.
Senior Aubree Siffring (SRC) will lead the Panthers on the pitching mound. PCN file photo.

Senior Aubree Siffring (SRC) will lead the Panthers on the pitching mound. PCN file photo.

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Blue River Softball Looks to Improve

Beth Sparrow
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Shelby-Rising City plays softball with David City and East Butler as Blue River softball. According to assistant coach Emily Blackburn, nine SRC girls are out for softball. New players this year include three freshmen and a senior.
Winning the 5K fun run sponsored by Pinnacle Bank in Osceola were some Osceola track members and coaches including two current track athletes, three former distance crew legends and one proud coach. Pictured is Savanna Boden, Sierra Boden, Addie Theis, Miranda Ericson, Luke Ericson, and Thad Rathjen. Photo provided.

Winning the 5K fun run sponsored by Pinnacle Bank in Osceola were some Osceola track members and coaches including two current track athletes, three former distance crew legends and one proud coach. Pictured is Savanna Boden, Sierra Boden, Addie Theis, Miranda Ericson, Luke Ericson, and Thad Rathjen. Photo provided.

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Osceola 5K Fun Run Results

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
The Small Town Legends 10u baseball were USSSA state champs last weekend in Omaha. Back row left to right Coaches Heath Vrbka, Ryan Cattau, Eric Lawrence, and Lukas Borer; Middle row: Easton Cattau, Kache Jordan, Jakobe Van Driel, Beau Vrbka, Brooks Sundberg, Bentlee Lindburg, Cooper Lawrence; Front row: Liam Young, Nash Vrbka, Braxton Borer, Nixon Hinkle, Houston Hinkle, Willlaim Percival. Photo provided.

The Small Town Legends 10u baseball were USSSA state champs last weekend in Omaha. Back row left to right Coaches Heath Vrbka, Ryan Cattau, Eric Lawrence, and Lukas Borer; Middle row: Easton Cattau, Kache Jordan, Jakobe Van Driel, Beau Vrbka, Brooks Sundberg, Bentlee Lindburg, Cooper Lawrence; Front row: Liam Young, Nash Vrbka, Braxton Borer, Nixon Hinkle, Houston Hinkle, Willlaim Percival. Photo provided.

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Legends Baseball Crowned USSSA State Champs

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Conner Schnell, Rebels catcher, gets ready as a batter goes for the ball. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

Conner Schnell, Rebels catcher, gets ready as a batter goes for the ball. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

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SOS Rebels Bow Out With Two Losses in Class C Tourney

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
WILBER – After playing from ahead and then putting away their opponents in two Class C Area 5 tourney games, the Shelby Osceola Stromsburg Post #91 #296 #132 Senior Legion baseball team was edged 5-4 Sunday night by Geneva Post #68 as the Sharks scored the game-winning run on a passed ball in the...
Omaha Supernovas is the Name of Nebraska Pro Volleyball

Omaha Supernovas is the Name of Nebraska Pro Volleyball

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Omaha Supernovas is the Name of Nebraska Pro Volleyball

News Staff
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Omaha Supernovas is the name of Nebraska Pro Volleyball. Home games will be played at the CHI Health Center in Omaha. “It is a true honor to serve as the first President of Nebraska Pro Volleyball as we bring professional volleyball to Omaha,” said Mendenhall.