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These boys represented Polk County in Florida at AAU Disney Duals. They did well in this super tough competition. Wyatt Urkoski (High Plains) went 3-7 with 1 pin Eli Fjell (SRC) 5-5 with 2 pins. Coy Vrbka (SRC) 6-4 Devin Nuttleman (Cross County) 3-7 with 1 pin

These boys represented Polk County in Florida at AAU Disney Duals. They did well in this super tough competition. Wyatt Urkoski (High Plains) went 3-7 with 1 pin Eli Fjell (SRC) 5-5 with 2 pins. Coy Vrbka (SRC) 6-4 Devin Nuttleman (Cross County) 3-7 with 1 pin

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Wrestlers Compete in Florida at Disney Duals

News Staff
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Class of 2024 Collects Offers and One Announces College Plans

Class of 2024 Collects Offers and One Announces College Plans

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Class of 2024 Collects Offers and One Announces College Plans

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
BETH’S BITS Some area football players have been visiting colleges this summer. Some have received offers and even one announced where he will attend. This column focuses on those players. Tanner Hollinger (of Cross County) has offers from Big Ten school Illinois, along with Navy, Ball State, etc.
Janna Roberts (second row, fourth from left) is part of the Sky High Pole Vault Club based out of Aurora. Also pictured is Coach Luke Ericson (back row, second from left). The Aurora street vault is Saturday June 24 for high schoolers. Photo provided.

Janna Roberts (second row, fourth from left) is part of the Sky High Pole Vault Club based out of Aurora. Also pictured is Coach Luke Ericson (back row, second from left). The Aurora street vault is Saturday June 24 for high schoolers. Photo provided.

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Roberts Part of Sky High Pole Vault Club

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
YORK – The Shelby Osceola Stromsburg Post #91 #296 #132 Senior Legion baseball team finished 1-2 at the York Cornerstone Jack Vincent tournament at Levitt Field last weekend, opening with a 12-5 loss to Louisville/Weeping Water, beating UBCF 16-1 and then finishing with a Sunday afternoon 11-1...
Eli Fjell (SRC), Coy Vrbka (SRC), Wyatt Urkoski (HPC) and Devin Nuttelman (CC) wrestled at Disney Duals in Orlando, Florida. Photo provided.

Eli Fjell (SRC), Coy Vrbka (SRC), Wyatt Urkoski (HPC) and Devin Nuttelman (CC) wrestled at Disney Duals in Orlando, Florida. Photo provided.

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Wrestlers Compete in Florida

Bob Zelasney
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
The Osceola 10-u Baseball Team got off to a slow start but has come on strong to improve their record to 4-5. They opened up the season with a 10-6 lost toAurora 1, with Mason Alexander.

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SOS Baseball Update

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
SEWARD –The Shelby Osceola Stromsburg Post #91 #296 #132 Senior Legion team played Seward in a tight away contest Sunday, but were beaten 3-0 despite the strong pitching of Isaiah Zelasney, who tossed 4 2/3 innings and allowed just one run while fanning three.
Above: Kenzie Wruble goes up for the block. Below: Liberty Baker hits a jump serve for the green team. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

Above: Kenzie Wruble goes up for the block. Below: Liberty Baker hits a jump serve for the green team. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

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All-Star Volleyball at CCC

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
COLUMBUS -- Just when they thought volleyball was over, there was one more all-star game. This time Cross County coaches and three Polk County girls played at Central Community College in Columbus.
Coach Tom Schleif, Coach Carrie Swanson, Sierra Boden, Roberta Hines and Coach Laureen Powell represented the Polk County Slammers at the all-star game in Columbus. PCN photos by Rick Holtz

Coach Tom Schleif, Coach Carrie Swanson, Sierra Boden, Roberta Hines and Coach Laureen Powell represented the Polk County Slammers at the all-star game in Columbus. PCN photos by Rick Holtz

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Slammers Shine One Last Time in All-Star Game

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
COLUMBUS — Hollywood could not have scripted it better. Two members of the Polk County Slammers, along with three of their coaches, took part in the 17th annual Central Community College All-Star game last week.
Evelyn Christy (left) participated in the 50, 100 and 200-meter dashes. She placed fifth in the 50-meter and sixth in 200-meter dashes. She will be a 4th grader at Osceola. Kasilyn Prososki (right) qualified for state in the mile and 800-meter run for her age. She placed second in the mile and sixth in the 800. She will be a 7th grader in Osceola. They participated in the regional meet in York on May 12th and the top four quliafied for state in Kearney. Photo provided.

Evelyn Christy (left) participated in the 50, 100 and 200-meter dashes. She placed fifth in the 50-meter and sixth in 200-meter dashes. She will be a 4th grader at Osceola. Kasilyn Prososki (right) qualified for state in the mile and 800-meter run for her age. She placed second in the mile and sixth in the 800. She will be a 7th grader in Osceola. They participated in the regional meet in York on May 12th and the top four quliafied for state in Kearney. Photo provided.

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Youth State Track in Kearney

News Staff
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Isaiah Zelasney gets coached one last time by his cousin, Jason. PCN photos by Rick Holtz

Isaiah Zelasney gets coached one last time by his cousin, Jason. PCN photos by Rick Holtz

Zelasney Plays in GI & Columbus All-Star Games

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
GRAND ISLAND – What a way to go out. Isaiah Zelasney completed his summer farewell tour last week, taking part in a pair of all-star games.