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Hollinger Commits to University of Illinois

Hollinger Commits to University of Illinois

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Hollinger Commits to University of Illinois

News Staff
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Tanner Hollinger of Cross County has committed to play football at the University of Illinois. Hollinger will be a senior in 2023-24 in three sports. Last year as a junior, the 6-foot 5-inch tight end had thirteen catches for 141 yards and three touchdowns in eight games.

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Osceola Booster Club Golf Tournament

News Staff
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
The Osceola Booster Club golf tournament will be August 19, 2023 at Ryan Hill Country Club. The shot gun start will be at 9:30 a.m. and it’s a 4-person scramble. Sign up at the country club.
Alicia Blomenberg is the new owner of Uprise Gymnastics in York. Photo provided.

Alicia Blomenberg is the new owner of Uprise Gymnastics in York. Photo provided.

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Uprise Gymnastics Under New Ownership

News Staff
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Alicia Blomenberg of Uprise Gymnastics recently purchased the gymnastic business previously called Discover Gymnastics. Polk County News contacted her about this change. Q: Why did you purchase the gymnastics business?
Slammers lost 7-6 in a hard fought battle against Holdrege Force to claim runner up in the Ring in the 4th Tournament in York last weekend. Photo provided.

Slammers lost 7-6 in a hard fought battle against Holdrege Force to claim runner up in the Ring in the 4th Tournament in York last weekend. Photo provided.

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Slammers Runner-Up in York Tourney

News Staff
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
SOS players meet on the mound to strategize. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

SOS players meet on the mound to strategize. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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SOS Juniors Win in Extra

Craig Pinley
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
SHELBY – Tony Belt has had 18 years of pleasant memories of coaching baseball, helping sons Bailey and Grady become competent, winning ballplayers, winning a Junior Legion Class C state title and leading a pair of Senior Legion teams to top-5 finishes in recent years.

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Shelby-RC Announces Girls’ Wrestling Co-Op

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Shelby-Rising City School has announced a girls’ wrestling co-op. The school board voted for a co-op for girls’ wrestling with East Butler and David City, just like the softball co-op. This is a 2-year agreement and will be re-assessed after that.
Coy Vrbka (SRC)

Coy Vrbka (SRC)

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Dickey and Vrbka Shine at Fullback Camp

Brady Oltmans
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Decades of history and a plethora of other high school football players surrounded Coy Vrbka last Tuesday. Sweeping banners showing national championships, bowl games, sold-out games and NFL Draft picks adorn nearly every surface of the Hawks Championship Center.
Isaac Whitmore of Shelby throws the pitch for SOS Rebels on Friday against Twin River. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Isaac Whitmore of Shelby throws the pitch for SOS Rebels on Friday against Twin River. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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SOS Baseball Tourney

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
SILVER CREEK – While a 3-12 overall record might not portend great things, the Shelby Osceola Stromsburg Post #91 #296 #132 Senior Legion team played well during a 1-2 weekend at a tourney at Silver Creek last weekend, beating host Twin River Friday before losing games Saturday and Sunday.