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Blue River tops HWY 91 to Improve to 8-4

Ken Kush
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
DAVID CITY- After having their only game of the week weathered out, the Blue River Panthers were quick to make up the originally scheduled game from Tuesday with Highway 91 on Saturday morning at the David City Ball Complex.The Panthers made quick work of the Cyclones as they scored four in the...
The Hofmann sisters (Rylee and Peyton) go up for the block against East Butler. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

The Hofmann sisters (Rylee and Peyton) go up for the block against East Butler. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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The Lady Storm Move to 3-1

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
POLK – The Storm had a busy week with a triangular on Tuesday and a dual on Thursday.Tuesday they added one win over Twin River in two sets, and a loss to Riverside in two. Thursday they handled East Butler easily winning in three.The win over Twin River was 2512 and 25-23.
Osceola’s Brycen Kula, a junior runs away from the Kenesaw defense on this scoring run. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Osceola’s Brycen Kula, a junior runs away from the Kenesaw defense on this scoring run. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Bulldogs Hold Off Late Kenesaw Rally

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
OSCEOLA – After dropping its opener to Deshler, Osceola’s football team learned a few valuable lessons about making the most of its opportunities and the Bulldogs (1-1) took it to heart well enough to carve out a 38-32 home win over Kenesaw (0-2) Friday night.With Jackson Winslow throwing, Braydon...
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. 4, 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, September 3, 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.
Cross County junior Tyion Francis (4) uses a stiff arm to keep the Battle Creek defender away in Friday nights game with Battle Creek won by the Cougars 35-14. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

Cross County junior Tyion Francis (4) uses a stiff arm to keep the Battle Creek defender away in Friday nights game with Battle Creek won by the Cougars 35-14. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

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Cougars Upset State Rated Battle Creek

Ken Kush
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
STROMSBURG-The Cross County Cougars took a huge step in the right direction Friday night as they took down a traditional giant in Class C-2 football, the Battle Creek Braves 35-14 in their season opener.Last year the Cougars faltered in the second half at Battle Creek and lost their first game in...
Shelby-RC Huskies junior Jett Vrbka (12) turns the corner and strolls into the endzone on the PAT run in Friday night’s season opener at Freeman High School. The Huskies picked up the 54-8 win. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Shelby-RC Huskies junior Jett Vrbka (12) turns the corner and strolls into the endzone on the PAT run in Friday night’s season opener at Freeman High School. The Huskies picked up the 54-8 win. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Huskies Score First Win Against Falcons

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
ADAMS – By half time it was easy to see the Huskies were dominating, and they put their first win on the board, 54-8.With just a little bit of time off the board, Jett Vrbka ran it down to first and goal, and Carter Eickmeier took it in on a 9-yard run.
Blue River’s Olivia Adams squares up a pitch in the team;s win over GACC earlier this year. She was 5-13 over the five gamnes this week. PCN file photo by Ken Kush.

Blue River’s Olivia Adams squares up a pitch in the team;s win over GACC earlier this year. She was 5-13 over the five gamnes this week. PCN file photo by Ken Kush.

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BLUE RIVER IMPROVES TO 7-3, With 3-2 Week

Ken Kush
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
ALBION- The Blue River softball team opened a busy week with a convincing 13-0 win at Boone Central in Albion.The week of road games continued as they dropped a 9-3 decision at Arlington and went 23-1 at the Wisner-Pilger invite on a rainy Saturday.Blue River 13 Boone Central 0 (four innings) What...
Osceola junior Kenzie Bartling is on the attack against the Palmer front line. Bartling had seven ace serves and seven kills in the Bulldogs win. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Osceola junior Kenzie Bartling is on the attack against the Palmer front line. Bartling had seven ace serves and seven kills in the Bulldogs win. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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Osceola Routs Tigers Again

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
PALMER – For at least the sixth year in a row, the Lady Bulldogs won over the Lady Tigers, this time in three sets (in best of five), 25-11, 25-11 and 25-20. Thursday’s game was the first official coaching win for head coach Brea Goodenkauf.
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STORM EDGES NEBRASKA CHRISTIAN

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
CLARKS – With just 14 players dressed for Friday night’s home football game against Nebraska Christian, High Plains needed everyone’s contributions and head coach Greg Wood got it during an encouraging 16-8 opening-night win that even faulty lights and rainy drizzle couldn’t dampen.Quarterback...
Osceola junior quarterback Jackson Winslow (2) is tackled inside the Deshler five-yard line in the second quarter of Friday nights game in Deshler. Osceola put up a balanced attack, but the Deshler run game proved to be the difference in the 42-36 loss. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

Osceola junior quarterback Jackson Winslow (2) is tackled inside the Deshler five-yard line in the second quarter of Friday nights game in Deshler. Osceola put up a balanced attack, but the Deshler run game proved to be the difference in the 42-36 loss. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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Bulldogs Balance Not Enough in 42-36 Loss at Deshler

Ken Kush
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
DESHLER- The Deshler Dragons running game and their control of the clock made the decision to go for the onside kick for Osceola head coach Luke Ericson a lot easier following their touchdown with 2:47 to play in the game that pulled the Bulldogs to within one score.The onside kick worked to...