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The Osceola Bulldogs won the Pleasanton Invite on Saturday defeating Fullerton, Gibbon and Pleasanton. They finished the week with a 6-0 mark to improve to 10-1 on the year. Photo was provided.

The Osceola Bulldogs won the Pleasanton Invite on Saturday defeating Fullerton, Gibbon and Pleasanton. They finished the week with a 6-0 mark to improve to 10-1 on the year. Photo was provided.

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DAWGS DOMINATE

Ken Kush
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
OSCEOLA- McCool Junction and Cross County were in Osceola on Tuesday night for CRC triangular volleyball action.Osceola defeated McCool Junction in straight sets (25-11 and 25-17) and in the Polk County showdown with the Cougars, the Bulldogs came away with a 2-0 decision by the scores of 2514 and...
Osceola junior Landan Drozd climbs the ladder to snare this pass in the Bulldogs game with Archangels Catholic this past Friday night. Drozd had three receptions for 61 yards and led the defense with eight tackles. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Osceola junior Landan Drozd climbs the ladder to snare this pass in the Bulldogs game with Archangels Catholic this past Friday night. Drozd had three receptions for 61 yards and led the defense with eight tackles. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Defenders Bring the Thunder in 48-0 win over Bulldogs

Ken Kush
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
OSCEOLA- With storms clouds all around Osceola on Friday night, it was the Archangel Defenders who brought the thunder and the lightning as they rolled past Osceola 48-0 in the team’s final non district matchup.The Bulldogs had a few chances to put points on the board but could never seal the deal...
Top- Josie Spurling keeps the ball in play. Top right- The team celebrates their win over H and H. Right below- HallieJo Urkoski tries to work around the CC block. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

Top- Josie Spurling keeps the ball in play. Top right- The team celebrates their win over H and H. Right below- HallieJo Urkoski tries to work around the CC block. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

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High Plains Needs Five Sets To Record Win Over Palmer

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
POLK - The Storm had three matches last week and came up with their first two wins. They won over Palmer in 5 sets, and won against H&H (Heartland/Hampton) in two.

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From the Corn Rows/Stalks

Ken Kush
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
NSAA Considers Options for State EventsThere has been some talk about moving state track and field to the 10-million dollar new state of the art facility in Lincoln.However while Omaha Burke can accommodate 10,000 fans with seating both in the stands and on the hillsides, the new Nebraska Outdoor...
SRC’s Aleigha Escobar-Schaefer digs up the serve receive in Tuesday’s night match with Arlington. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

SRC’s Aleigha Escobar-Schaefer digs up the serve receive in Tuesday’s night match with Arlington. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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Huskies Serve Up 20 Aces in 3-1 over Arlington

Ken Kush
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Cattau’s 24 kills, Hopwood’s 11 Aces Lead SRCSHELBY- In the first game it was the serving of the Arlington Eagles and a poor serve receive game by the Huskies that gave Arlington a 1-0 lead in the match.That all changed in the second set as the Huskies picked up all aspects of their game and won...
Blue River’s Ashlyn Long ropes a single to right field in the Panthers season opener at Guardian Angels Central Catholic. Long leads the team with a .472 batting average. PCN file photo by Ken Kush.

Blue River’s Ashlyn Long ropes a single to right field in the Panthers season opener at Guardian Angels Central Catholic. Long leads the team with a .472 batting average. PCN file photo by Ken Kush.

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Blue River Tops Centennial

Ken Kush
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
LINCOLN- It was a home game for the Blue River Panthers played at the Sandhills Global Youth Softball Complex against the Centennial Broncos on Thursday night.The game was supposed to be played in David City, but was moved to the all turf facility due to schedule adjustments.The game was one of...
Cross County senior Tyion Francis picks his running lane during Saturday afternoon’s conclusion of the Ravenna at Cross County HC football game. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

Cross County senior Tyion Francis picks his running lane during Saturday afternoon’s conclusion of the Ravenna at Cross County HC football game. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

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Cougars Lose Friday Lead on Saturday

Trevor Blevins
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
The Cross County Cougars (1-3) welcomed in the Ravenna Bluejays last Friday night for their fourth game of the season.
Left- Cross County sophomore Piyper Berggren (2) sets up the Cougars front line. Right- Senior Saphira Osentowski is on the attack against the H & H defense. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

Left- Cross County sophomore Piyper Berggren (2) sets up the Cougars front line. Right- Senior Saphira Osentowski is on the attack against the H & H defense. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

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Cougars’ Busiest Week of the Year

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
STROMSBURG - Cross County volleyball had a busy week with two triangulars and their home tournament this last week. They won four games and lost four to even out. They won against McCool Junction and High Plains in triangulars, and against East Butler and Nebraska Lutheran at their tournament.
SRC’s Jarren Kravig (4) gets the pass break up in the endzone. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

SRC’s Jarren Kravig (4) gets the pass break up in the endzone. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Shelby-RC Finishes Road Win at Home

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
DAVID CITY - Weather was a factor for every team this weekend, but a change of location didn’t bother the Huskies, as they still chalked up a 72-20 win.Friday night started with the game in David City. Lightning, hail and rain delayed, and they finally played almost a quarter at 8:45 pm.
SRC Golfers Take On Quail Run at Lakeview Invite

SRC Golfers Take On Quail Run at Lakeview Invite

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SRC Golfers Take On Quail Run at Lakeview Invite

Ken Kush
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
COLUMBUS- The Shelby- RC Huskies girls golf team has not been able to field a full team the entire season to date.On Thursday at Quail Run GC at the Columbus Lakeview Invite, the Huskies were back to three girls competing, but still one golfer short of being able to post a team score.A total of 14...