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Shelby-RC senior Alexis Wetjen hits her first shot on her way to a 98 and a ninth place finish at the C2-4 District in Columbus at Quail Run. Wetjen’s score secured her spot in the Class C State Golf Tournament next week. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

Shelby-RC senior Alexis Wetjen hits her first shot on her way to a 98 and a ninth place finish at the C2-4 District in Columbus at Quail Run. Wetjen’s score secured her spot in the Class C State Golf Tournament next week. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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WETJEN IGNORES THE WEATHER, QUALIFIES FOR CLASS C STATE GOLF

Ken Kush
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
COLUMBUS- If you lived in Ireland, Monday’s golf weather of rain and a little bit of wind would have been perfect for the locals across the seas in Columbus, NE at Quail Run Golf Course.Heavy early morning rains and wind caused the Class C-2 District meet to get off to an hour late start, but for...
Junior Aaron Brown (4) takes the hand-off and breaks outside to his right in Friday night’s game against the Giltner Hornets. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

Junior Aaron Brown (4) takes the hand-off and breaks outside to his right in Friday night’s game against the Giltner Hornets. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

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Storm Rains Points on Giltner During Third Home Win

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
CLARKS – High Plains head football coach Greg Wood was not thrilled with his team’s 80-34 win over Giltner last Friday night, but even when a team’s performance isn’t picture perfect, there are moments that make even the most perfectionistic coach smile.The Storm had many such moments in evening...
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. 9, 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, October 8, 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.
AARON BROWN

AARON BROWN

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PCN Athletes of the Week

Aaron Brown
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
AARON BROWNHigh Plains junior Aaron Brown scored two rushing touchdowns and he carried the ball eight times for 122 yards, as the Storm celebrated an 84-8 homecoming win over the Giltner Hornets.
Junior Cortina Donnelly (12) looks for the open court on the tip attempt against the Superior front row defense. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Junior Cortina Donnelly (12) looks for the open court on the tip attempt against the Superior front row defense. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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COUGARS’ BUSY WEEK ENDS WITH 5-3 RECORD

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
HASTINGS - Tuesday and Thursday Cross County volleyball took part in a round robin tournament at Hastings St. Cecelia. They went 3-2, beating H & H (Hampton/Heartland) on Tuesday, Superior and Wood River on Thursday.
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.Cross County opened the season with wins over Battle Creek and Gibbon, but since then have had their...
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.On Thursday the Panthers will open the second half of their season when they started district play...