The Cross County 10-U girls softball team recently finished fourth in a 31-team tournament field. Photo was provided.
Cross County 10-U Softball
News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Sports
High Plain’s Peyton Hofmann gets off the lefthanded hook for two of her 10 points in Tuesday’s Centennial All-Star Classic. PCN photo by Ken Kush.
High Plains Duo Takes the Basketball Court Together One Last Time
Ken Kush
UTICA- The Class of 2026 graduated over a month ago, but as far as high school events go, High Plains’ Gahvi Lesiak and Peyton Hofmann have been making the rounds on the all-star circuit since late May.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Shelby-RC’s Coy Vrbka, a captain on the East team, sacks West quarterback Gage Hedstrom in the second quarter of Saturday’s game in Hastings. PCN photo by Ken Kush.
Gabel, Vrbka Lace Up the Football Cleats at Sertoma All-Star Game
Ken Kush
HASTINGS- The 49th Annual Sertoma Eight-ManAll-Star game was moved up to 3 p.m. on Saturday from the original start time of 6 p.m. due to predicted weather issues around the original start time.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
SOS Seniors at Ralph Jilg Tournament
News Staff
SILVER CREEK- Teams from Centura, Sutton, Fairbury, David City, Crete and the SOS Rebel Seniors will be in action at the Ralph Jilg Baseball Tournament this weekend in Silver Creek.The action is scheduled to get underway at 5 p.m. on Friday.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
South Central 18 Black Caps Historic Club Career with Third-Place Finish at AAU Girls National Volleyball Championships
South Central 18 Black Caps Historic Club Career with Third-Place Finish at AAU Girls National Volleyball Championships
News Staff
ORLANDO, Fla. — South Central Volleyball Club's 18 Black team capped a historic club career by earning a third-place finish in the 18 Club Division, AAU's highest level of competition, at the AAU Girls National Volleyball Championships.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
FIRST PLACE—Team Cyclonaire: Team members: Daniel Ienn, Brandon Kliewer, Kirk Uffelman, Dustin Lemberg. Photo was provided.
MWC Home Tournament Results
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Wednesday, June 24, 2026
SOS Rebels starting pitcher Tommie Rediger delivers a pitch to home during the top of the second on Thursday. Rediger tossed three frames during a 16-7 five inning win over Dwight in Osceola. PCN photo by Ken Kush.
SOS Enjoys Home Cooking To Start the Week
Ken Kush
OSCEOLA- The SOS Rebels defended their home turf with two midweek wins over David City and Dwight.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The Red All-Stars and Blue All Star Volleyball teams get together for a group photo after the Red defeated the Blue in the Annual Centennial Volleyball Classic 3-2. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.
Area Players Compete at Centennial Volleyball All-Star Game
Ken Kush
UTICA- The Blue All-Stars won the first two sets in Thursday night’s games at Centennial, but the Red All-Stars orchestrated a reverse sweep to come away with the 3-2 win.Blue won the first set 25-20 and the second 27-25 to open a 2-0 lead.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Sporting Events at Swedish Festival
Sporting Events at Swedish Festival
News Staff
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
From The Corn Stalks/Corn Rows
Ken Kush
If you are a true baseball fan who can’t wait for the season to start each year and to be able to follow your favorite team, well you better start praying that a miracle happens.The threat of no major league baseball next season is a real possibility.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026