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SRC’s only senior Kendall Nickolite (4) drives to the basket with Southern’s Hadlee Maxson (22) defending. Nickolite capped her high school career with three points in the Huskies 46-37 loss. PCN photo by Ken Kush

SRC’s only senior Kendall Nickolite (4) drives to the basket with Southern’s Hadlee Maxson (22) defending. Nickolite capped her high school career with three points in the Huskies 46-37 loss. PCN photo by Ken Kush

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SRC Battles, But Can’t Make up Third Quarter Deficit

Ken Kush
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
YUTAN-When your season is on the line, the last thing you want to do is dig yourself a huge hole on the scoreboard.The Shelby-RC Huskies girls team did just that as they trailed the Southern Raiders 37-17 in the third quarter of the C2-1 District opener at Yutan High School.SRC scored the final...
Bulldog junior Kenzie Bartling, fights for the rebound against the Bearcats defense on Thursday night. Bartling turned in 11 rebound performance in the win over SRC on Friday. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Bulldog junior Kenzie Bartling, fights for the rebound against the Bearcats defense on Thursday night. Bartling turned in 11 rebound performance in the win over SRC on Friday. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Bulldogs Girls Basketball Finishes Regular Season on a High Note

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
OSCEOLA – With a sub-district matchup with Cross County around the corner, Osceola’s girls basketball team readied for the rivalry game with a solid effort last Friday, beating Shelby-Rising City 56-20 behind 24 points by Ella Becker.Addison Theis added 13 points, Kalisyn Prososki pitched in with...
Osceola senior Brayden Santos leads the break against the Shelby-RC defense in Friday night’s game in Osceola. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Osceola senior Brayden Santos leads the break against the Shelby-RC defense in Friday night’s game in Osceola. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Bulldogs Edge S-RC, Fifth Win in Last Six Contests

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
OSCEOLA – After a slow start, the Osceola boys basketball team has made big improvements and last Friday's 56-47 home win over Shelby- Rising City was a case in point.Jackson Winslow scored 12 of his 16 points before halftime and Landon Drozd added 16 more as the Osceola Bulldogs (9-12) gave lone...
COUGAR GIRLS BASKETBALL GETS POSTSEASON TUNE UP WINS OVER EAST BUTLER AND CENTENNIAL

COUGAR GIRLS BASKETBALL GETS POSTSEASON TUNE UP WINS OVER EAST BUTLER AND CENTENNIAL

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COUGAR GIRLS BASKETBALL GETS POSTSEASON TUNE UP WINS OVER EAST BUTLER AND CENTENNIAL

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
BRAINARD – The Cougars had a couple girls out for different reasons but still accomplished the win 51-36 against East Butler.The first quarter started close, but the Cougars pulled ahead. Edie Peterson led the first quarter with ten of their 15 points. East Butler put up seven.
Storm senior Gahvi Lesiak (5) releases the mid-range jumper in the win over Osceola. Lesiak scored 28 against the Bulldogs and 21 in the win over BDS. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

Storm senior Gahvi Lesiak (5) releases the mid-range jumper in the win over Osceola. Lesiak scored 28 against the Bulldogs and 21 in the win over BDS. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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High Plains Offense Clicked in Wins Over Osceola and BDS

Ken Kush
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
OSCEOLA- With just two games remaining on the regular season schedule for the High Plains Storm girls basketball team, including Tuesday night’s road contest at Osceola for the first of two CRC games this week, the Storm were looking for a signature win to build momentum for the post-season which...
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 Feb. 12

News Staff
Wednesday, February 11, 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.
Cross County sophomore Olive Peterson eyes the basket on her way to a game-high 19 points in the teams win over High Plains this past Saturday. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Cross County sophomore Olive Peterson eyes the basket on her way to a game-high 19 points in the teams win over High Plains this past Saturday. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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Peterson sisters combine for 36 points in 55-39 Cougar win

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
POLK – Olive Peterson scored 19 points and sister Eden added 17 more as Cross County extended its win streak to five games with a 55-39 win at High Plains Saturday night.Olive Peterson tallied 12 of her points in the first half as the Cougars (16-6) took a 28-17 lead into the break.
Sawyer Anderson puts up the jumper in the win over High Plains on Saturday. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

Sawyer Anderson puts up the jumper in the win over High Plains on Saturday. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

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Cougars Pick up Wins Over Knights and Storm

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
POLK – Benji Cooper finished with 16 points and 13 rebounds and Sawyer Anderson and Colter Larson added 11 points apiece as Cross County beat host High Plains 71-44 Saturday night to move to 15-3 on the season.Eli Greenwall and Gunner David pitched in with eight points each for the visitors, who...