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Top-Halee Peterson served up two aces in win over Nebraska Lutheran. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Osceola Bulldogs Volleyball Reaches 13 Wins

News Staff

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Dorchester, Elba and Nebraska Lutheran Fall to DawgsOSCEOLA – The Lady Dawgs continue to add wins to their record, this last week against Dorchester, Elba and Nebraska Lutheran.Osceola 3 Dorchester 1The Dawgs put down 40 kills compared to 16 for the Longhorns.

Osceola senior defensive end Cooper Yungdahl records one of his two sacks in the Bulldogs district opener at Falls City Sacred Heart. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Osceola Gives Up Late TD, Falls to FCSH 12-8

Ken Kush

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

FALLS CITY- You’ve heard the phrase “Luck of the Irish.On Friday night it was just about a new one, “Determination of the Dawg” but a late fourth quarter score by the hosts denied the Bulldogs a district opening win as they dropped a tough 12-8 defensive battle to Falls City Sacred Heart.The only...

Shelby-RC Golfers Take on Pawnee

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Shelby-RC Golfers Take on Pawnee Hills

Ken Kush

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

FULLERTON- It was a pretty quiet week on the links for the Shelby-RC Huskies as their only outing of the week as a Tuesday trip to Pawnee Hills for the Fullerton Invite.A total of 10 teams participated in the tournament with Exeter-Milligan/ Friend coming away with the team title edging Boone...

Polk County/Aquinas Slammers outfielder Jadelynn Gifford makes a running catch during the team’s Monday night game at York. PCA dropped an 8-0 final top the Dukes. Photo by Christian Horn.

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Slammers Softball Schedule Cut Short By Weather

Ken Kush

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

GENOA- The Polk County/ Aquinas Slammers longest week off the season got underway on Monday night in Genoa against the Twin River Titans.The Slammers This was a rescheduled game from September 8th and for the Slammers the week started off with a heartbreaking loss in walk off fashion.PCA took a 5-0...

SRC senior Carter Eickmeier looks for contact in the Huskies win at Conestoga earlier this year. Eickmeier is 200 yards shy of 4,000 for his career. PCN file photop by Ken Kush.

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Battle of Dogs Goes to SRC over Humphrey Lindsay

Beth Sparrow

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

SHELBY – The Huskies celebrated homecoming after a 62-16 win over the Bulldogs from Humphrey-Lindsay.The Huskies started out strong in the first quarter, scoring five touchdowns in the first quarter.

Cross County Volleyball Hosts

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Cross County Volleyball Hosts D-1 Central Valley

Trevor Blevins

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

STROMSBURG- David City (7-11) squeaked out a five-set win over the Cougars on Tuesday in DC and D1 No. 1 Central Valley made a quick visit to Polk County on Thursday.Last Thursday Cross County Cougars welcomed in one of the top volleyball teams in class D-1 the Central Valley Cougars.

Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.

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PCN Athletes of the Week for September 24, 2026

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Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. Athletes of the Week are brought to you by these fine sponsors. Kyler HansStorm senior Kyler Hans was a thorn in the side of the Stuart Broncos pass defense last Friday afternoon.

Above- Polk County/Aquinas second baseman Kelsey Brehm can’t get to this blooper in the first inning that lands just in the grass behind second base. PCA lost their opener at the Fillmore Central Tri to Hastings St. Cecilia, but bounced back to top the host Fillmore Central Panthers 9-8. PCN photos by Ken Kush.

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Polk County/ Aquinas Slammers See Most of Schedule Washed Out

Ken Kush

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

GENEVA- The Polk County/ Aquinas Slammers traveled to Geneva on Thursday for triangular action against the host Fillmore Central Panthers and the Class C juggernaut Hastings St. Cecilia Bluehawks who are the defending Class C State Champions.The battle with the Bluehawks was an opportunity to...

SRC’s Charlotte Slusarski earned a 12th place finish and medal at the rain shortened EMF Invite last Tuesday. Photo was provided.

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SRC Huskies Take to the Road During Busy Week

Ken Kush

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

SCHUYLER- The Shelby-RC girls’ golf team probably had their busiest week of the year as they made trips to Schuyler, Friend and Albion all within a six-day stretch.Schuyler Invite On Monday the Huskies participated in the Schuyler Invite and since they did not have a fourth golfer they did not...

Above- High Plains senior Kyler Hans (7) turns the corner and heads upfield in the Storm’s season opener at Elba three weeks ago. Hans had a huge game as he had nine receptions for 128 yards and three touchdowns in High Plains 63-39 loss at No. 1 Stuart. PCN file photos by Ken Kush

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No. 10 Storm Comes Up Short in D6 Ranked Battle at Stuart

Ken Kush

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

STUART- It was like two heavyweight fighters matching each other blow for blow on Friday as the D-6 No. 10 High Plains Storm and the No. 1 Stuart Broncos met in Stuart on Friday afternoon.Through the first 20 minutes there was very little separating the two teams as they went to the break with the...