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Top left- High Plains junior Chase Owens (45) refuses to be denied as he carries the Nebraska Lutheran defender into the end zone on this first quarter 11-yard scoring run. Owens also had a pick-six in the first quarter.

Top left- High Plains junior Chase Owens (45) refuses to be denied as he carries the Nebraska Lutheran defender into the end zone on this first quarter 11-yard scoring run. Owens also had a pick-six in the first quarter.

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STORM RACKS UP 68 POINTS IN WIN OVER KNIGHTS

Ken Kush
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
CLARKS-The High Plains Storm put their second win in the books early Friday night scoring three times over the opening 14 1/2 minutes on their way to the 68-6 win over Nebraska Lutheran Friday night.The Storm would end up with 391 yards to 157 yards for the Knights who fell to 0-4 on the year.High...
Senior pitcher Adrienne Waller picked up two wins on the mound last week for the Polk County Slammers. She also hit a grand slam, drove in eight runs and went 5 for 9 at the plate. PCN file photo by Ken Kush.

Senior pitcher Adrienne Waller picked up two wins on the mound last week for the Polk County Slammers. She also hit a grand slam, drove in eight runs and went 5 for 9 at the plate. PCN file photo by Ken Kush.

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Polk County posts 2-2 Week

Ken Kush
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
KEARNEY- A long week of softball for the Polk County Slammers opened last Tuesday night with a road triangular at Kearney Catholic with the Swedes of Gothenburg the third team competing.Kearney Catholic, one of the top teams in Class C defeated Polk County 16-0, but the Slammers didn’t leave...
Cross County senior Sydney Hengelfelt is on the attack against the Osceola block set up by Alexis Burritt and Graci Conkling. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Cross County senior Sydney Hengelfelt is on the attack against the Osceola block set up by Alexis Burritt and Graci Conkling. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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COUGARS 5-1 WEEK INCLUDES RUNNER UP FINISH AT HOME TOURNAMENT

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
STROMSBURG – Both Cross County and Osceola will play in the same Class D-1 volleyball subdistrict in October and if last Tuesday’s match is an indicator, the two Polk County teams will be fun to watch come playoff time.The Cougars won round one with a 25-22, 25-21 home win that wrapped up a...
The Blue River Panthers softball team capped a strong week with an 11-1 win at Centennial on Thursday night. Here senior Danica Watts homers to right field as she was 4 for 4 in the win. over the Broncos. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

The Blue River Panthers softball team capped a strong week with an 11-1 win at Centennial on Thursday night. Here senior Danica Watts homers to right field as she was 4 for 4 in the win. over the Broncos. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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BLUE RIVER DOMINATES IN 3-0 WEEK

Ken Kush
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
DAVID CITY- A busy week of softball for the Blue River Panthers opened on Monday night when the Fillmore Central Panthers were in town for a seven- inning contest in a battle of the Panthers and on Tuesday the Blue River girls took the show to Wilber-Clatonia to battle the Wolverines.They followed...
Shelby-RC freshman Hayden Hopwood (8) had a productive week as she finished with 22 kills, 18 digs, four aces and two blocks. PCN file photo by Ken Kush.

Shelby-RC freshman Hayden Hopwood (8) had a productive week as she finished with 22 kills, 18 digs, four aces and two blocks. PCN file photo by Ken Kush.

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Huskies drop five-setter to Arlington, sweep East Butler

Ken Kush
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
ARLINGTON- The Shelby- RC Huskies had a 2-1 set lead over the Arlington Eagles last Tuesday night, but the hosts denied the SRC girls their seventh win of the season as they came back to post the 3-2 win.The Huskies took the first set 25-22 and the third set 25-21, but the hosts won set number two...
SRC Golfers Travel to Friend and Albion

SRC Golfers Travel to Friend and Albion

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SRC Golfers Travel to Friend and Albion

Ken Kush
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
ALBION-The Shelby-RC Girls Golf team has not had many fall weekends open as they traveled to Albion for the Boone Central Invite this past Saturday, their second straight Saturday on the links and the third weekend tournament since the season opened.Last week the team was in Friend for the EMF...
High Plains dropped 4 of 6 matches last week and will look to rebound this week with seven scheduled matches. Photo by Christian Horn, York News-Times.

High Plains dropped 4 of 6 matches last week and will look to rebound this week with seven scheduled matches. Photo by Christian Horn, York News-Times.

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STORM’S RECORD LEVEL AT 6-6

Ken Kush
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
PALMER- The High Plains Storm got back on the win track Tuesday night with a three-set sweep of the Palmer Tigers in a non-conference road game.High Plains had a battle in the first two sets setting down the Tigers 25-21 and 25-22 and made it a little easier on themselves in the third set with a...
Cross County senior defensive lineman Jacob Smith (76) wraps up the Doniphan-Trumbull runner in action from last Friday’s homecoming game. Photo by Travis Lane.

Cross County senior defensive lineman Jacob Smith (76) wraps up the Doniphan-Trumbull runner in action from last Friday’s homecoming game. Photo by Travis Lane.

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COUGARS FIGHT HARD, BUT LOSE TO CARDINALS

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
STROMSBURG – The field was wet and slick, and the Cougars were down a couple athletes due to injuries. Doniphan- Trumbull came with a host of players, and were just too much for the Cougars. The Cardinals won 12-0.The Cougars’ defense deserves some credit, holding the Cardinals to just 12 points.
Shelby-RC junior quarterback Logan Lindsley (2) runs behind fellow junior Jett Vrbka (12) in the win over Sandy Creek. Lindsley ran for three scores in the teams win at Heartland Friday night. PCN file photo by Ken Kush.

Shelby-RC junior quarterback Logan Lindsley (2) runs behind fellow junior Jett Vrbka (12) in the win over Sandy Creek. Lindsley ran for three scores in the teams win at Heartland Friday night. PCN file photo by Ken Kush.

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SRC FOOTBALL CONTINUES ON ROLL, TOPS HEARTLAND 38-0

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
HENDERSON – Shelby-Rising City played last Friday’s contest at Heartland without star running back Carter Eickmeier, who sat out with a back injury, he said.Still, Eickmeier walked all over the S-RC sideline in street clothes as his Huskies walked all over the host school, scoring all of its points...