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High Plains senior Brodey Spurling won the triple jump and finished third in the long jump at the Merrick County Invite on Tuesday. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

High Plains senior Brodey Spurling won the triple jump and finished third in the long jump at the Merrick County Invite on Tuesday. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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Cougars and Storm Join 10-Team Field at Merrick County Track and Field Invite

Ken Kush
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
CENTRAL CITY- The weatherman provided great weather on Tuesday as 10 girls and boys teams gathered in Central City for the Merrick County Invite.No team scores were kept as all of the teams were getting their first taste of outdoor action after indoor meets last weekend.Of the 17 events held on the...
Osceola seniorAddie Theis won the 300 lH and the triple jump, while placing second in the 100 meter hurdles. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Osceola seniorAddie Theis won the 300 lH and the triple jump, while placing second in the 100 meter hurdles. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Bulldogs in Outdoor Action at McCool Junction

Ken Kush
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
McCOOL JUNCTION- The outdoor portion of the 2026 track and field season opened on Tuesday as East Butler, Giltner and Osceola joined the McCool Junction Mustangs in McCool for quad action.On the girls side the Osceola Bulldogs took the top spot, while the host Mustang boys out pointed the rest of...

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From The Corn Stalks/Corn Rows

Ken Kush
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
LINCOLN- There was a lot to take in this past weekend with both the Men and Women’s NCAA Tournaments in the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight, Huskers baseball vs. Indiana and the No. 7 rated Nebraska softball team hosting a top 10 match up with UCLA.But even with all of that, I found myself turning to the...
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

Landan Drozd
Wednesday, April 1, 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.
Twin River/Osceola head baseball coach Jaysen Melcher pulls the team to the mound during last Thursday’s match-up against Ralston. PCN photo by Ken Kush

Twin River/Osceola head baseball coach Jaysen Melcher pulls the team to the mound during last Thursday’s match-up against Ralston. PCN photo by Ken Kush

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Titans Off to a Slow Start at 1-4

Ken Kush
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
GENOA- After a pair of losses to open the year, the Twin River Titans were on their home turf on Tuesday as they hosted Thurston-Cumings County in Genoa.
Shelby-RC senior Danica Watts got her outdoor season off to a strong start winning the triple jump and the 100-meters and finishing second in the 200 and LJ. She set a new school record in the triple jump with a mark of 35-1. PCN photo By Ken Kush

Shelby-RC senior Danica Watts got her outdoor season off to a strong start winning the triple jump and the 100-meters and finishing second in the 200 and LJ. She set a new school record in the triple jump with a mark of 35-1. PCN photo By Ken Kush

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Watts Sets New School Record in Triple Jump

Ken Kush
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
SUTTON- The last full week in March usually signals the return of outdoor sports for the spring high school sports teams.Weather is never a given in Nebraska as track and field attire could include stocking hats, gloves and large parkas.That was not the case on Tuesday in Sutton as 12 girls and...

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CRC All-Conference Basketball

Ken Kush
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
YORK- Three Crossroads Conference teams extended their season into March this past year as they were part of the Nebraska State Tournament field.On the girls side, Cross County who went 9-1 and finished second in the regular season, while winning the CRC Tournament in January, earned a wild card...
Members of the Twin River/Osceola baseball team include, (front from left)-Front row: Chuck Davenport, Brayden Santos, Colsten Rodriguez, Aden Feezell, Kendrick Staab, Isaac Styskal. Back Row: Tate Urkoski, Braxtin Fowler, Aden Andel, Braedyn Ramaekers, Cinch Beck, Creighton Weber, Alex Konwinski. Photo provided

Members of the Twin River/Osceola baseball team include, (front from left)-Front row: Chuck Davenport, Brayden Santos, Colsten Rodriguez, Aden Feezell, Kendrick Staab, Isaac Styskal. Back Row: Tate Urkoski, Braxtin Fowler, Aden Andel, Braedyn Ramaekers, Cinch Beck, Creighton Weber, Alex Konwinski. Photo provided

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Titans Swinging For The Fences

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
GENOA — Twin River returns an experienced squad to the baseball diamond for the new season.First-year coach Jaysen Melcher said that they have 14 guys out this year, with seven players having seen playtime in previous seasons.
Cross County’s Cole Redden was clocked at 9.10 and finished second at the Concordia Indoor on Friday. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

Cross County’s Cole Redden was clocked at 9.10 and finished second at the Concordia Indoor on Friday. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

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Huskies and Cougars Compete in Seward

Ken Kush
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
SEWARD- The temperatures outdoors were mid 70’s to low 80’s but the Cross County Cougars and the Shelby-RC Huskies were indoors at the Concordia Indoor Track and Field Meet on Friday afternoon.The girls meet champion, the Nebraska Christian Eagles, were well ahead of second place Lincoln Christian...