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Storm Track Teams Close Regular Season at Sandy Creek

Ken Kush
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
FAIRFIELD- The final track and field meet of the 2026 regular season for the High Plains Storm took place on Thursday at Sandy Creek High School.The Russ Snyder Invite had10 girls and 10 boys teams with Axtell winning the girls team title and Kenesaw the boys.
With his mom Nikki to his right and his dad Nate to his left, Brodey Spurling signed to play basketball at Doane University last Friday at High Plains High School. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

With his mom Nikki to his right and his dad Nate to his left, Brodey Spurling signed to play basketball at Doane University last Friday at High Plains High School. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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Spurling To Take Basketball Talents to Doane University

Ken Kush
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
POLK- After all the success that High Plains athlete Brodey Spurling had at the Nebraska State Track and Field Meet last year, it would have probably been most people’s guess that with all that, he would pursue track at the next level.
Twin River centerfielder Braxtin Fowler covered a lot of ground trying to run down this long fly ball off th e bat of Lincoln Christian’s Grant Dehaan. The ball would clear the fence by a couple of feet for a 3-run home run in the fourth. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

Twin River centerfielder Braxtin Fowler covered a lot of ground trying to run down this long fly ball off th e bat of Lincoln Christian’s Grant Dehaan. The ball would clear the fence by a couple of feet for a 3-run home run in the fourth. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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Twin River’s Season Ends With 12-0 Loss to Lincoln Christian at C-5 Districts

Ken Kush
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
LINCOLN-On Thursday the Twin River baseball season came to an end with a 12-0 five inning thud at Lincoln Christian in the opening round the Class C-5 districts.The Titans only managed one hit against Lincoln Christian starter Drew Mittan who threw five innings and struck out six batters.
Shelby-RC’s Layne Donner opens his second nine of the York Classic from the No.1 tee box. Donner led area golfers with an 89 for 24th place. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

Shelby-RC’s Layne Donner opens his second nine of the York Classic from the No.1 tee box. Donner led area golfers with an 89 for 24th place. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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Cougars and Huskies Tee It Up At York Classic

Ken Kush
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
YORK- TheYork Country Club and the York Junior Varsity golf team hosted the 2026 York Classic on Wednesday.A total of 16 teams battled for the top spots both individually and team wise.

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From The Corn Stalks/Corn Rows

Ken Kush
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Reliving the Past---No Golf on the HorizonThis past weekend I went to Grand Island to watch my grandson play baseball for the York Knights 8-U team against the GI Riverdogs.
Arianna Schutt of Shelby-RC signed to attend Morningside University to continue her education and wrestle for the Mustangs. Front Row (L-R) Jenny Schutt (mom), Arianna Schutt, Richard Schutt (dad). BR- Jordan Cliff (Morningside HC), Carter Schutt, Caleb Schutt, SRC coach Chris Watts. Photo was provided.

Arianna Schutt of Shelby-RC signed to attend Morningside University to continue her education and wrestle for the Mustangs. Front Row (L-R) Jenny Schutt (mom), Arianna Schutt, Richard Schutt (dad). BR- Jordan Cliff (Morningside HC), Carter Schutt, Caleb Schutt, SRC coach Chris Watts. Photo was provided.

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Success Helped Pave Schutt’s Path to Morningside

Ken Kush
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
SHELBY- Wrestling at the college level was not high on Shelby- RC seniorArianna Schutt’s list when she started her first year at SRC, which just happen to be her senior season.
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 May 7, 2026

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 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.