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Top- Blue River senior catcher Danica Watts was named to the SNC First Team. PC senior Adrienne Waller led the area in batting average with a .578 average. PCN file photos by Ken Kush.

Top- Blue River senior catcher Danica Watts was named to the SNC First Team. PC senior Adrienne Waller led the area in batting average with a .578 average. PCN file photos by Ken Kush.

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Blue River Players Earn Conference Recognition

Ken Kush
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Final Stats for 2025 Softball SeasonSTROMSBURG- Another high school softball season wrapped up last week with championship games in all three classes played on Monday, October 20 at Bowlin Stadium in Lincoln.
Osceola junior Alexis Burritt (12) and senior Graci Conkling (29) challenge the attack of High Plains freshman Taya Hans (12) during Friday’s season finale at High Plains High School in Polk. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Osceola junior Alexis Burritt (12) and senior Graci Conkling (29) challenge the attack of High Plains freshman Taya Hans (12) during Friday’s season finale at High Plains High School in Polk. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Bulldogs Win Over Storm as Regular Season Ends

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
POLK - Osceola traveled to Polk for their season ending game of volleyball. The Bulldogs won in four sets, 27-25, 23-25, 25-12 and 25-13.High Plains recognized the seniors and parents to start: Madi Zerr, Rylee Hofmann, Peyton Hofmann, Gahvi Lesiak, Kenslei Carlson and Dakota Gress.
The Shelby-RC Huskies take the field back on September 5th against the Sandy Creek Cougars a game they won by the final score of 32-24. On Friday they welcome the Bloomfield Bee’s in one of eight Class D-1 second round playoff games. PCN file photo by Ken Kush

The Shelby-RC Huskies take the field back on September 5th against the Sandy Creek Cougars a game they won by the final score of 32-24. On Friday they welcome the Bloomfield Bee’s in one of eight Class D-1 second round playoff games. PCN file photo by Ken Kush

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Bees and Huskies Feature Run-Heavy Offenses: Key Will Be Discipline on Defense

Ken Kush
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
SHELBY- This is the time of the year in the high school football play-offs where each opponent on your schedule is a bonified threat to end your season if you don’t come into the game mentally and physically prepared.
Cross County junior Ella Cramer takes her turn at the service line during Monday night’s D1-3 game at Cross County. PCN file photos by Beth Sparrow

Cross County junior Ella Cramer takes her turn at the service line during Monday night’s D1-3 game at Cross County. PCN file photos by Beth Sparrow

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Class D1-3 at Cross County

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
STROMSBURG – Ava Pruter led all players with 14 kills as Cross County opened D1-3 play on Monday with a 25-9, 25-15, 25-10 victory over East Butler Monday night The Cougars (24-8) were to play Howells-Dodge on Tuesday in the sub-district finals (results after deadline) with the winner heading to...
Bulldogs lose in four sets, end season at 22-9

Bulldogs lose in four sets, end season at 22-9

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Bulldogs lose in four sets, end season at 22-9

News Staff
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
STROMSBURG – Osceola and Howells-Dodge entered the D1-3 subdistrict semifinals Monday night with nearly identical wild card points and the hotly-contested match at Cross County shouldn’t have surprised anyone who had knowledge of how strong both teams were.
Kaleigh Ruth gets one of her 23 kills for the night against Yutan in subdistrict action Tuesday. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

Kaleigh Ruth gets one of her 23 kills for the night against Yutan in subdistrict action Tuesday. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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Class C2-3 at Thayer Central

Ken Kush
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
HEBRON- The Shelby-Rising Huskies’ season was on the line Tuesday night as they faced the 19-6 Yutan Chieftains in the first of two semifinals of the C2-3 subdistrict at Thayer Central High School in Hebron.
Hadley Larson (left) and Saphira Osentowski (right) try to block a Jaguar kill as Edie Peterson awaits her chance. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Hadley Larson (left) and Saphira Osentowski (right) try to block a Jaguar kill as Edie Peterson awaits her chance. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Cougars Win D1-3 Final, Head to Districts

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
STROMSBURG - It’s not about the stats said Sydney Hengelfelt as she led her team to victory and a district final on Saturday. Cross County pulled out the win in 4 sets: 25-7, 23-25, 26-24 and 25-18.Hengelfelt led with 29 kills, and teammate Ava Pruter followed with 19.
The CRC volleyball champs are Cross County after defeating Shelby-Rising City in 4 sets. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

The CRC volleyball champs are Cross County after defeating Shelby-Rising City in 4 sets. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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COUGARS CRC CHAMPS; HUSKIES SECOND

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
YORK - These teams met on September 4th in Shelby and the Huskies came out triumphant. This time it was for the conference championship. Both teams played very hard. The rallies were long.
Edie Peterson, senior volleyball setter, celebrated her 2000th assist at Cross County on Tuesday. She has been setting her sophomore, junior and senior years and started all three. As of Monday, she has 2066 assists. Photo provided.

Edie Peterson, senior volleyball setter, celebrated her 2000th assist at Cross County on Tuesday. She has been setting her sophomore, junior and senior years and started all three. As of Monday, she has 2066 assists. Photo provided.

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Peterson’s 2000th Assist

News Staff
Wednesday, October 22, 2025