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Storm Hits 417 Strokes at Crooked Creek

Ken Kush
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
CLAY CENTER- On the warmest day of the year to date, the High Plains Storm golf team joined the field at the Sandy Creek Invite, played at Crooked Creek Golf Course in Clay Center.The course got it’s name from Little Sandy Creek, which winds its way in and out of fairways and widen into four...

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Results from Fullerton Invite

News Staff
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
FULLERTON- The Fullerton Track and Field Invite had originally been scheduled for Tuesday, April 7th, but cold temperatures along with a brisk wind postponed the invite till April 20th.Fullerton won the boys portion of the meet and the girls was won by the Osceola Bulldogs.Girls Team Scoring-...
BRODY SPURLING, HP TJ-42-6/LJ-20-9

BRODY SPURLING, HP TJ-42-6/LJ-20-9

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STATE/AREA BOYS TRACK AND FIELD LEADERS

News Staff
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Long Jump- Chayden Hoffmaster Cozad 24-0 Brodey Spurling High Plains 20-9 Jett Vrbka SRC 20-2.5 Landan Drozd Osceola 20-0.5 Triple Jump- Jayden Slagle Aurora 48-2 B. Spurling High Plains 42-8 Colter Larson Cross County 41-0 Colin Howell High Plains 40-10 Pole Vault- Ike Schmeckpeper Gretna East...
Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.

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 April 23, 2026

News Staff
Wednesday, April 22, 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. Jett VrbkaShelby-RC junior Jett Vrbka helped the Huskies to a fourth place finish at the high Plains T and F Invite.
Cougars senior Mason Quilhot won the High Plains Invite with a throw of 131-11 in the discus. PCN photo by Ken Kush

Cougars senior Mason Quilhot won the High Plains Invite with a throw of 131-11 in the discus. PCN photo by Ken Kush

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Cougar Boys Crack Top Five Team Finish at High Plains Invite

Ken Kush
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
OSCEOLA- The team title on the boys side of the High Plains Invite on Wednesday came down to the final event.Nebraska Christian held a slim six point lead over David City Aquinas Catholic with just the 4X400 meter relay left to run.The Eagles and the Monarchs were the top two teams in the event, so...
An all area showdown in the fourth heat of the 100 meters. From left to right, Osceola’s Jadelynn Gifford. High Plains’ Gahvi Lesiak, Cross County junior Ansalde Von Hackewitz and Osceola’s Camryn Peterson. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow

An all area showdown in the fourth heat of the 100 meters. From left to right, Osceola’s Jadelynn Gifford. High Plains’ Gahvi Lesiak, Cross County junior Ansalde Von Hackewitz and Osceola’s Camryn Peterson. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow

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Cross County Girls Second to Nebraska Christian in Osceola

Ken Kush
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
OSCEOLA- The Nebraska Christian Eagles put up most of their 137 team points in just five events as they scored 18 in the 800, 14 in the 1600, 24 in the 3200, 16 in the 100 hurdles and 21 in the relays.The Eagles won the High Plains Invite on Wednesday with 61 points to spare as Cross County was...
Ansalde Von Hackewitz of Cross County, a German exchange student, is one of the top sprinters and jumpers in the area. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Ansalde Von Hackewitz of Cross County, a German exchange student, is one of the top sprinters and jumpers in the area. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Ansalde “Zaldi” Finds Her Niche in Track and Field

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
OSCEOLA – Ansalde “Zaldi” VonHackewitz has made the most of her year of school in the United States, participating with Cross County’s state-qualifying volleyball and basketball programs, albeit as a newcomer.
SRC’s Jaxon Carter and Layne Donner finished fourth at the Fullerton Best Ball Invite. Photo was provided.

SRC’s Jaxon Carter and Layne Donner finished fourth at the Fullerton Best Ball Invite. Photo was provided.

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Carter and Donner Earn Fourth Place Medals

Ken Kush
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
GENEVA- The Hidden Hills Golf Course in Geneva, NE was home to the Fillmore Central Invite on Tuesday.The Panthers hosted an 11team field which included the Shelby-RC Huskies.Superior won the team title as they finished with a 336 stroke total which included golfers Colten Butler (80) and Gabe...