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Join the Great Park Pursuit for a Nebraska Outdoor Adventure

News Staff

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Part scavenger hunt, part outdoor recreation, the 2023 Nebraska Great Park Pursuit is back for its 16th year. The free program encourages participants to discover park areas statewide by visiting a group of 20 community, regional, state and federal parks between now and Oct. 31, 2023.

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Horseshoe Tournament Results

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

STROMSBURG -- The Stromsburg open horseshoe tournament was held Sunday May 21st. Results for Class A: 1. Dan Bailey (Omaha) 6-1, 2. Scott Goodwin (Kilgore) 5-2, 3. Dale Verhoeff (Lincoln) 4-2, 4. John Wemhoff (Platte Center) 3-3, 5. Paul Mommens (Central City) 2-4, 6. Robert Dennis (Omaha) 1-5, 7.

SOS Rebels meet to strategize the game. PCN file photo.

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SOS Starts Their Season, Other Recaps

Craig Pinley

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

YORK – After finishing fifth (tie) and third in the Nebraska American Legion Class C tourney the past two years, the Shelby Osceola Stromsburg (SOS) Post #296 #91 #132 Rebels graduated a handful of long-time starters and had two others unable to play for the program.

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Polk County Slammers Schedule

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

May 31 vs. Gresham at Gresham 6:30/8 June 1 vs. Aurora at Osceola 6:30/8 June 13 vs. Twin River at Genoa 6:30/8 June 14 vs. Aquinas at Osceola 6:30/8 June 16-18: USSSA Class C State Tourney at Columbus June 20 vs. York at York 6:30/8 Full schedule next week

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S.O.S. Juniors/Seniors Schedule

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Monday, May 22 Geneva T / Jr. L - Sr. L Wednesday, May 24 at York T / Jr. L - Sr. L Friday, May 26 Silver Creek T / Jr. L - Sr. L Sunday, May 28 Wahoo T /Jr. L - Sr. L Thursday, June 1 TBA (York Tourney) TBA Friday, June 2 TBA (York Tourney) TBA Saturday, June 3 TBA (York Tourney) TBA Sunday, June...

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Athletes Play One More Time in All-Star Games

Beth Sparrow

Wednesday, May 31, 2023

OSCEOLA--Friday the Goldenrod conference came to Osceola for the 48th annual all-star basketball game. Three boys and one girl were selected from Polk County teams to represent the Crossroads Conference.

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Athletes of the Year Announced

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Polk County News STROMSBURG-- The Polk County News would like to recognize two special athletes as athletes of the year. The choice was not easy, as several athletes excelled in several sports. Many athletes went to state in more than one sport.

A BIG congratulations to Osceola’s Head Coach, Luke Ericson, for being selected as the Nebraska Coaches Association Girls Track and Field COACH OF THE YEAR! Luke was chosen by his coaching peers, and this award spans ALL classes. Luke will be honored on Sunday, July 23rd at the NCA Awards Banquet in Lincoln. Congratulations to a very deserving head coach! Photo provided.

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Ericson Recognized by His Peers as Track and Field Coach of the Year

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Athletes Play One More Time in All-Star Games

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Athletes Play One More Time in All-Star Games

Beth Sparrow

Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Co-Owner & Managing Editor Polk County News SHELBY--Four Polk County graduating seniors were selected to play in the conference all-star volleyball game. Selected were Bren Lemburg (Cross County), Hailey Lindburg and Kenzie Wruble (High Plains) and Liberty Baker (Shelby-Rising City).

LIBERTY BAKER

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ATHLETES OF THE YEAR

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Liberty Baker excelled in volleyball and track during her career. She led the volleyball team in kills, and led the track team with three medals in every meet. She will continue both sports at York University. Isaiah Zelasney has had quite the athletic career in football, basketball and track.