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Junior Alexis Burritt (12) attacks over the Doniphan-Trumbull block in last Thursday’s game at Osceola High School. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Junior Alexis Burritt (12) attacks over the Doniphan-Trumbull block in last Thursday’s game at Osceola High School. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Bulldogs Capture Top Prize at Pleasanton Invite

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
STROMSBURG – Tuesday Osceola played in a triangular with McCool Junction and Cross County. Cross County handed them their first loss in two sets, 25-22 and 25-22.
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 Sept. 18, 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, September 17, 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.
Cross County senior Sydney Hengelfelt (22) powers the attack through the Central City Bison block in Thursday’s win over the Bison. In two games last week, Hengelfelt had 32 kills. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

Cross County senior Sydney Hengelfelt (22) powers the attack through the Central City Bison block in Thursday’s win over the Bison. In two games last week, Hengelfelt had 32 kills. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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COUGARS REBOUND WITH TWO WINS

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
STROMSBURG – After suffering two losses the previous week, Cross County faced two home contests against strong opponents, and some might’ve wondered how the team would respond to a little adversity.Thanks to the production of their two outside hitters and a little bit of help from everyone else,...
In three matches last week, freshman Hayden Hopwood (8) led the Huskies with 28 kills as Shelby-RC posted a 2-1 record. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

In three matches last week, freshman Hayden Hopwood (8) led the Huskies with 28 kills as Shelby-RC posted a 2-1 record. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Huskies cap busy week with 2-1 record

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
SHELBY – The Lady Huskies played three games last week, with two wins and one loss.Height was a factor as Malcolm defeated the Huskies Monday in three sets, 25-14, 25-16 and 25-17. The home team, Clippers have three girls 5’10 or taller, and the Huskies are 5’8 and under.

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Blue River Improves to 10-5

Ken Kush
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
LOGAN VIEW- The Blue River Panthers improved to 10-4 as they swept both the host Logan View/ Scribner-Snyder Raiders and the Tekamah-Herman Tigers in triangular action on Tuesday night on the Raiders home diamond.Blue River was a 10-1 winner over the host Raiders and they followed that up with a...
Polk County’s Adrienne Waller (24) is congratulated by co-head coach Macy Jones after hitting one of her two home runs against Twin River. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Polk County’s Adrienne Waller (24) is congratulated by co-head coach Macy Jones after hitting one of her two home runs against Twin River. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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Polk County Softball Suffers Two Crushing Losses

Ken Kush
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
OSCEOLA-The Polk County Slammers had a pair of games this past week as they hosted the Twin River Titans in Osceola and traveled to Chanticleer country to battle the Ord girls on Thursday.In Tuesday night’s game at Osceola, no lead was safe as Twin River led 4-1 at the end of the first inning, but...
Scoring the first touchdown of the game for the Cross County Cougars at Superior is junior Tyion Francis (4) on a 4-yard run. The Cougars came up short losing 29-13.PCN photo by Ken Kush.

Scoring the first touchdown of the game for the Cross County Cougars at Superior is junior Tyion Francis (4) on a 4-yard run. The Cougars came up short losing 29-13.PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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Superior Chews up Yards and Clock in Win Over Cross County

Ken Kush
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
SUPERIOR- The Cross County Cougars defense struggled to contain the Superior Wildcats run game Friday night as they allowed 245 yards on 38 carries, but despite having all of that go against them, the Cougars still had their opportunities in the second half to get back in the game.As it turned out,...
High Plains’ HallieJo Urkoski (9) attacks against the Fullerton defense in Tuesday’s win over the Warriors in Polk. Urkoski finished with six kills on 14 of 18 swings. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

High Plains’ HallieJo Urkoski (9) attacks against the Fullerton defense in Tuesday’s win over the Warriors in Polk. Urkoski finished with six kills on 14 of 18 swings. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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Storm Volleyball Posts 1-1 Week

Ken Kush
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
POLK-The High Plains Storm volleyball team hosted the Fullerton Warriors on Tuesday night, then made a short trip north to take on the Nebraska Christian Eagles on Thursday night in Central City.Despite some serving issues against the Warriors, High Plains emerged victorious as they swept past the...
SRC’s Charlotte Slusarski digs this shot out of the first cut of rough, just off the No. 9 fairway and her apprroach runs up to withing 25 feet of the cup. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

SRC’s Charlotte Slusarski digs this shot out of the first cut of rough, just off the No. 9 fairway and her apprroach runs up to withing 25 feet of the cup. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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Huskies Take on Challenge of Quail Run and Host Home Tri

News Staff
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
COLUMBUS- Quail Run Golf Course in Columbus which runs along the north banks of the Loup River proved to be a tough test for the 13 teams competing on Thursday at the Columbus Lakeview Invite.On Monday the Huskies welcomed both the Schuyler Warriors and Lakeview Vikings to Ryan Hill for an...