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Blue River sophomore Ashlyn Long blasts a two-run first inning home run against Lexington. The Panthers defeated the Minutemaids 12-0, but saw their season end with a 6-0 loss to Elkhorn. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

Blue River sophomore Ashlyn Long blasts a two-run first inning home run against Lexington. The Panthers defeated the Minutemaids 12-0, but saw their season end with a 6-0 loss to Elkhorn. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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Blue River Panthers Finish up Season at 20-8

Ken Kush
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
BEATRICE- This past Thursday the Blue River Panthers had a chance to set themselves up for a chance to play for the B-2 District Softball championship on Friday, but a two-step process lay in front of them to make that happen.First they needed to win their opening game against the Lexington...
Polk County seniors (L-R) Mady Berggren, Adrienne Waller, Shyenne Krol and Kcin Confer are recognized before the final home game against Pierce. The season came to and for the PC Slammers, losing to Kearney Catholic 12-1 in the C-4 subdistrict. PCN file photo by Ken Kush.

Polk County seniors (L-R) Mady Berggren, Adrienne Waller, Shyenne Krol and Kcin Confer are recognized before the final home game against Pierce. The season came to and for the PC Slammers, losing to Kearney Catholic 12-1 in the C-4 subdistrict. PCN file photo by Ken Kush.

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Polk County Season Ends in Kearney in Loss to Stars

Ken Kush
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
KEARNEY- The third meeting of the season between the Polk County Slammers and the Kearney Catholic Stars was just a carbon copy of their September 16th game a 16-0 Stars win and the game 11 days later in Hastings when KC won the game 11-3.On Tuesday, one day later than originally scheduled due to...
Huskies End Seven Match Home Stand

Huskies End Seven Match Home Stand

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Huskies End Seven Match Home Stand

Ken Kush
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
SHELBY- The Shelby-RC Huskies volleyball team closed out a seven-game home streak by going 3-2 over the week and improving to 15-8 on the season.The Huskies split action on Pink Out Night as they defeated Centennial 2-1 by the scorers of 25-18, 16-25 and 25-17 and lost in two sets to state rated...
Brycen Kula and Landon Drozd set up the double team against thew Howells-Dodge defensive lineman on Friday night in Howells. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Brycen Kula and Landon Drozd set up the double team against thew Howells-Dodge defensive lineman on Friday night in Howells. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Osceola Loses to a Tough Jaguar Team

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
HOWELLS – Osceola lost their second game in a row on the road at Howells, 58-0.The Jaguars kicked off to the Bulldogs. Brycen Kula tried a couple runs but the Jaguars were covering well. Osceola punted it back. The Jaguars scored on their first possession after marching it down.
Osceola celebrates last Tuesday night’s win over BDS in straight sets. Osceola drew the No. 2 seed in this weekends CRC Tournament in York. PCN photo by Ken Kush

Osceola celebrates last Tuesday night’s win over BDS in straight sets. Osceola drew the No. 2 seed in this weekends CRC Tournament in York. PCN photo by Ken Kush

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Bulldogs Cap Busy Week of Volleyball at 5-3

Ken Kush
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
OSCEOLA-The first game of Tuesday night’s triangular at Osceola was a big one for the Bulldogs in more than one way.After dropping games to EMF and Riverside last week, the Bulldogs were looking to get back to their winning ways, setting the tone for the rest of the season and building something...
High Plains Colin Howell (14) drags down Lawrence-Nelson junior Jackson Williams (22) following a short run. Williams scored in the first quarter on a 45-yard punt return. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

High Plains Colin Howell (14) drags down Lawrence-Nelson junior Jackson Williams (22) following a short run. Williams scored in the first quarter on a 45-yard punt return. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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Undermanned Storm No Match for Raiders

Ken Kush
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
LAWRENCE- The High Plains Storm went three and out on their first possession Friday night and following a punt it only took the Lawrence-Nelson Raiders two plays to score as they rolled up 28 first quarter points and 32 in the second building a 60-0 halftime lead.Lawrence-Nelson (6-1) whose only...
Storm junior Kyler Hans runs down L-N back Jackson Williams after a long gain during first quarter action in Lawrence this past Friday night. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

Storm junior Kyler Hans runs down L-N back Jackson Williams after a long gain during first quarter action in Lawrence this past Friday night. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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From the Corn Rows/Corn Stalks

Ken Kush
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
YORK- When I walk into the York City Auditorium on Saturday for the Crossroads Conference Volleyball Tournament, it will be for the 33rd time in the last 38 years.
Ava Pruter gets a kill at the Twin River triangular. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Ava Pruter gets a kill at the Twin River triangular. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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Cougars sweep Titans

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Cougars sweep Titans, Longhorns GENOA — The Cougars picked up a pair of wins from Crossroads Conference opponents on Thursday.Cross County defeated Dorchester, 25-23, 25-15, and Twin River, 25-14, 25-20.
The Cross County senior football players picked a staff member to wear their white jersey who has made an impact on them during their time at school. Pictured is Mrs. Jackman with Cole Redden, Mrs. Kuhnel with Jacob Smith, Mrs. Schroetlin with Sawyer Anderson, Mrs. Hubel with Cannen Mooney, and the secretarial staff of Angie Hild, Kari Baker and Lynn Folts with Joaquin Alvarez Rodriguez. Photo provided.

The Cross County senior football players picked a staff member to wear their white jersey who has made an impact on them during their time at school. Pictured is Mrs. Jackman with Cole Redden, Mrs. Kuhnel with Jacob Smith, Mrs. Schroetlin with Sawyer Anderson, Mrs. Hubel with Cannen Mooney, and the secretarial staff of Angie Hild, Kari Baker and Lynn Folts with Joaquin Alvarez Rodriguez. Photo provided.

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CC Senior Football Players Recognize Staff

News Staff
Wednesday, October 15, 2025