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From the Corn Rows/Corn Stalks

Ken Kush
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
It’s the time of the year when I seem to be crunching numbers a lot more than I usually do.But what I am starting to realize is that stats only tell 1/2 the story and in some cases, the numbers really don’t tell you anything.When I sit down to write a preview of an upcoming game, I get caught up in...
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. 30, 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
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.
Shelby-RC junior Carter Eickmeier (0) breaks through a large hole in the Boyd County defensive line. Eickmeier led the Huskies with 171 yards rushing in their 44-22 win last Thursday afternoon in the D-1 playoffs.PCN photos by Beth Sparrow

Shelby-RC junior Carter Eickmeier (0) breaks through a large hole in the Boyd County defensive line. Eickmeier led the Huskies with 171 yards rushing in their 44-22 win last Thursday afternoon in the D-1 playoffs.PCN photos by Beth Sparrow

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Huskies upend Boyd County 44-22; first-half defense, Eickmeier stand out

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
SHELBY – Shelby-Rising City’s 44-22 first-round win over Boyd County was just what head coach Zach Kubik ordered – the Huskies (9-0) scoring the first 44 points of the contest with a dominating defense holding the visiting Spartans to just 32 yards and two first downs in the first half.Offensively,...
Cougars Eleven-Man Era Comes to an End

Cougars Eleven-Man Era Comes to an End

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Cougars Eleven-Man Era Comes to an End

Ken Kush
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
CENTURA- In their final 11man football game for the foreseeable future, the Cross County Cougars made a second half run at the Centura Centurions, but could not wipe out the 14-0 halftime deficit and finished 2-7 with the 21-13 loss.Cross County has declared to return to the eight-man ranks next...
The Hofmanns (Peyton and Rylee) get their hands on this Meridian attack during Monday night’s D2-4 subdistrict game at Shickley. The Storm could not get past the Meridian team for a third time this year and saw their season come to and end with a record of 16-14, saying good-bye top five seniors. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

The Hofmanns (Peyton and Rylee) get their hands on this Meridian attack during Monday night’s D2-4 subdistrict game at Shickley. The Storm could not get past the Meridian team for a third time this year and saw their season come to and end with a record of 16-14, saying good-bye top five seniors. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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Meridian Takes Round Three Storm’s Season Ends

Ken Kush
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
SHICKLEY- There is an old saying in sports.That saying is, “It is tough to beat a good team three times in one year.”The High Plains Storm faced that scenario on Monday night in the opening round of the D2-4 subdistrict in Shickley as they took on the Meridian Mustangs for the third time.High...
Osceola Bulldog’s senior running back Aden Feezell (7) carries the ball down inside the Raiders 15-yard line in second quarter action on Thursday night in Lawrence. Feezell scored the Bulldogs only first half TD as time expired in the second quarter. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

Osceola Bulldog’s senior running back Aden Feezell (7) carries the ball down inside the Raiders 15-yard line in second quarter action on Thursday night in Lawrence. Feezell scored the Bulldogs only first half TD as time expired in the second quarter. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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Breaks Don’t Go Bulldogs Way in 59-14 Loss at L-N

Ken Kush
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
LAWRENCE- Over a span of 15 seconds in the second quarter, the Lawrence-Nelson Raiders turned a 16-0 battle in the opening round of the Class D-1 State Playoffs into a 30-0 run away, which eventually the Raiders pulled away from the Osceola Bulldogs for the 59-14 win.Osceola closes the year with a...

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From the Corn Rows/Corn Stalks

News Staff
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Are “Blue Blood” Programs Destined to Become A Thing of the Past?In the past “Blue Blood” football programs have swept up most of the four and five-star players because schools like Alabama, Ohio State and Georgia to name a few, can get those players just because of the tradition they have built...
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.Class A was won by Lincoln Southwest over Millard North 4-2, Northwest captured Class B...
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 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.This Friday the Shelby-RC Huskies will put their undefeated season on the line as...