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Shelby-RC junior Jett Vrbka (12) hauls in the pass from senior quarterback Logan Lindsley which was part of a 40-0 lead by the Huskies over the Centennial Broncos in the first quarter. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Shelby-RC junior Jett Vrbka (12) hauls in the pass from senior quarterback Logan Lindsley which was part of a 40-0 lead by the Huskies over the Centennial Broncos in the first quarter. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Huskies Win Homecoming Easily Over Broncos

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
SHELBY – The Huskies dominated at homecoming on Friday night, easily beating the visiting Centennial Broncos 84-8.The starters played the first quarter, easily putting up 5 touchdowns and PATS. The first one was less than 15 seconds into the game.
Cross County senior quarterback Sawyer Anderson (12) rolls out to his left as he looks for an open receiver. Anderson threw for 197 yards as he set a new school record in 11-man football. Photo provided by Michael Happ of the St. Paul Phonograph Herald.

Cross County senior quarterback Sawyer Anderson (12) rolls out to his left as he looks for an open receiver. Anderson threw for 197 yards as he set a new school record in 11-man football. Photo provided by Michael Happ of the St. Paul Phonograph Herald.

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Cougars Come Up Short in Road Trip to St. Paul

Ken Kush
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
ST. PAUL- The St. Paul Wildcats built a 17-0 lead Friday night and handed the Cross County Cougars their fourth straight defeat by the final score of 31-16 in district high school football action.
The Blue River Panthers came together to end their season on a six-game win streak as they topped Wahoo and Milford to end the regular season last week. PCN file photo by Ken Kush.

The Blue River Panthers came together to end their season on a six-game win streak as they topped Wahoo and Milford to end the regular season last week. PCN file photo by Ken Kush.

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Blue River Heads to Districts on Six-Game Win Streak

Ken Kush
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
DAVID CITY- The Blue River Panthers closed out the regular season last week with a 7-4 win at Wahoo and a 5-0 win against Milford on their home diamond on Thursday night in the regular season finale.
Rylee Hofmann (3) and HallieJo Urkoski (9) deny the attack from the McCool Junction player. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Rylee Hofmann (3) and HallieJo Urkoski (9) deny the attack from the McCool Junction player. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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Storm Volleyball Has Light Week-Sweeps McCool JCT

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
POLK - After a busy week last week, the Storm got an easier one this time with just one game on Tuesday against the 0-15 McCool Junction Mustangs.High Plains didn’t start well as McCool took the early lead in set one. The Mustangs had a six-point lead and then the Storm found their mojo.
Osceola junior Bella Recker (23) is set up for the block on the attack of EMF’s Aniston Meints in last Tuesday nights battle between the two state rated Class D1 schools. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

Osceola junior Bella Recker (23) is set up for the block on the attack of EMF’s Aniston Meints in last Tuesday nights battle between the two state rated Class D1 schools. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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Bulldogs Stumble in Losses to EMF and Riverside

Ken Kush
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
FRIEND-It was a rough week for the Osceola Bulldogs volleyball team as they suffered a pair of road losses to two very quality teams.On Tuesday they had their chances at Friend against EMF, but lost in three sets and on Thursday they fell to Riverside (15-3) in four sets.
Polk County Slammers freshman Chloe Schott gets her helmet knocked off by the Pierce catcher, but scores the tying run in the bottom of the first. PCN photo by Ken Kush

Polk County Slammers freshman Chloe Schott gets her helmet knocked off by the Pierce catcher, but scores the tying run in the bottom of the first. PCN photo by Ken Kush

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Slammers Top Pierce to End Regular Season on High Note

Ken Kush
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
POLK-It has been a long season for the Polk County Slammers and last week the team traveled to David City to take on the Aquinas Monarchs and on Thursday were back home to close out the regular season against the Pierce Bluejays on Parents Night.
Freshman Hayden Hopwood (8) delivers the tip up and over the Wilber-Clatonia block in last Thursday nights game on the Huskies home court. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

Freshman Hayden Hopwood (8) delivers the tip up and over the Wilber-Clatonia block in last Thursday nights game on the Huskies home court. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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Huskies Outlast Wolverines after RC loss

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
SHELBY – After dropping a five-set match to Raymond Central two nights earlier, Shelby- Rising found itself in another marathon match last Thursday against Wilber-Clatonia, but the result was different as the Huskies beat the visiting Wolverines 2125, 25-16, 21-25, 25-17, 15-7 to move to 12-6...
Osceola senior Brayden Santos hauls in a 48-yard completion in the first half leading to the Bulldogs first touchdown two plays later. Santos caught a 50-yard scoring strike in the second half. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

Osceola senior Brayden Santos hauls in a 48-yard completion in the first half leading to the Bulldogs first touchdown two plays later. Santos caught a 50-yard scoring strike in the second half. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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Bulldog Mistakes Too Much To Overcome

Ken Kush
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
HUMPHREY- Just eight seconds into Friday night’s match up between the Osceola Bulldogs and the Archangels Defenders in Humphrey, the hosts led 6-0 and they never looked back.
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 Oct. 2, 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
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.
The BDS ball carrier is ushered out of bounds by High Plains defenders, Brodey Spurling (11) Chase Owens (45) and Neddy Lesiak (55). PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

The BDS ball carrier is ushered out of bounds by High Plains defenders, Brodey Spurling (11) Chase Owens (45) and Neddy Lesiak (55). PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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Eagles and Mosquitoes Win Battle in Shickley

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
SHICKLEY – The bugs were biting, and so were the Eagles as the Storm couldn’t survive the 46-8 loss to BDS.The Eagles got out early and scored when Wyatt Kempf ran one in, and the PAT came from Kyler Koch with 7:32 on the clock.