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Top: Cross County sophomore Saphira Osentowski (17) and senior Sydney Hengelfelt (22) set up the block in last Thursday night’s game at Fullerton won in three sets by the Cougars.

Top: Cross County sophomore Saphira Osentowski (17) and senior Sydney Hengelfelt (22) set up the block in last Thursday night’s game at Fullerton won in three sets by the Cougars.

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Cougar Hitters Shine in opener

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
FULLERTON — Cross County opened the 2025 volleyball season with a statement win over Fullerton.The Cougars (1-0) went on the attack from the opening serve, cruising to a 25-10, 25-15, 25-9 sweep.

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Shelby-RC Golf Takes Eighth at Seward

News Staff
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
SEWARD-The Shelby-RC Huskies golf team traveled to the Tri-County triangular and the Seward Invite last week.Results from Tri-County were not available, but the Huskies placed eighth out of 11 teams at the Bluejays home course in Seward on Friday.The team champion was the Norris Titans with a team...
Polk County senior catcher Mady Berggren picks up the ground ball in front of home plate ands fires on to first base. In two games this week Berggren was 5 for 6 with two home runs, a triple and six RBI’s. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

Polk County senior catcher Mady Berggren picks up the ground ball in front of home plate ands fires on to first base. In two games this week Berggren was 5 for 6 with two home runs, a triple and six RBI’s. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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POLK COUNTY DROPS PAIR OF HOME GAMES, FALLS TO 1-5

Ken Kush
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
POLK-It was a tale of two completely different games, but in the end the result was the same in both for the Polk County Slammers.Polk County was held to three hits against Central City in an 11-2 loss on Tuesday at Polk, but bounced back on the offensive side with 15 hits and 10 runs in the 11-9...
Shelby-RC sophomore Aleigha Escobar-Schaefer scoops up the serve receive in Thursday night’s game against Twin River. Escobar-Schaefer recorded 15 digs in the two game sweep. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

Shelby-RC sophomore Aleigha Escobar-Schaefer scoops up the serve receive in Thursday night’s game against Twin River. Escobar-Schaefer recorded 15 digs in the two game sweep. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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Huskies Bring Out the Brooms at H &H Tri

Ken Kush
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
HAMPTON-The Shelby-RC Huskies opened their season on Thursday with a two match sweep at the H&H Bearcats home triangular at Hampton High School.The Huskies swept the Twin River Titans 25-12 and 25-19 and followed that with a 2-1 win over the host Bearcats by the final scores of 24-26, 25-13 and...
The High Plains Storm volleyball team was a three set winner over the Nebraska Lutheran Knights in both team’s season opener last Thursday. Photo provided.

The High Plains Storm volleyball team was a three set winner over the Nebraska Lutheran Knights in both team’s season opener last Thursday. Photo provided.

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Storm Wins in Sandman’s Debut as Head Coach

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Haylee Sandman’s debut as the new High Plains varsity volleyball head coach was a success as the Storm opened 2025 action with a 25-18, 25-23, 26-24 Crossroads Conference home win against Nebraska Lutheran Tuesday night.With Peyton Hofmann producing nine kills and Rylee Hofmann adding six blocks,...
The High Plains Storm 2025 volleyball; team: front from left, Front row (L to R): Madilynn Zerr, Rylee Hofmann, Dakota Gress, Gahvrielle Lesiak, Peyton Hofmann, Kenslei Carlson. Middle row (L to R): Tessa Morris, Bailey Gress, Hallie Jo Urkoski, Jacey Dubas, Kinley Spurling Back row (L-R): Ava Lindburg, Taya Hans, Elle Warnick, Brooklynn Welch , Payton Ackerson. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

The High Plains Storm 2025 volleyball; team: front from left, Front row (L to R): Madilynn Zerr, Rylee Hofmann, Dakota Gress, Gahvrielle Lesiak, Peyton Hofmann, Kenslei Carlson. Middle row (L to R): Tessa Morris, Bailey Gress, Hallie Jo Urkoski, Jacey Dubas, Kinley Spurling Back row (L-R): Ava Lindburg, Taya Hans, Elle Warnick, Brooklynn Welch , Payton Ackerson. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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“RELENTLESS”-The Rally Cry of High Plains Volleyball

Ken Kush
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
POLK-The High Plains Storm Volleyball team will have to replace more than 50% of the entire statistical output from 2024 due to graduation.High Plains went 21-10 last season and lost in the district finals 3-2 to Exeter-Milligan/ Friend who went on to capture the Class D1 State Runner-up...
Logan Lindsley, Senior

Logan Lindsley, Senior

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HUSKIES GOAL-TO END SEASON AT MEMORIAL STADIUM IN LINCOLN

Ken Kush
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
SHELBY- The seniors on the Shelby-RC football team have dreamed about winning a state football championship since they were in middle school.The 2025 season is their final chance to make that happen, and they will be among a small handful of teams that have a chance to be in Lincoln in late...

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WATTS AND LINDSLEY TO LEAD PANTHERS

Ken Kush
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
DAVID CITY- Last year was a rough start for the Blue River Panthers as they dropped their first three games before going on a 9-3 run to improve their record to 9-6 at the time.The rest of the season finished out with the Panthers posting an 8-7 record and ended the year with a 17-13 mark losing to...
Shelby-RC girls softball players with Blue River Panthers. Front from left; Front: Reese Carter, Jayden Hayes, Ashlyn Long, Vienna Thelen, Layla Waite. Back:Student Manager Alice Griffin, Olivia Lingenfelter, Olivia Adams, Danica Watts. Photo provided by Goc’s Creative Images.

Shelby-RC girls softball players with Blue River Panthers. Front from left; Front: Reese Carter, Jayden Hayes, Ashlyn Long, Vienna Thelen, Layla Waite. Back:Student Manager Alice Griffin, Olivia Lingenfelter, Olivia Adams, Danica Watts. Photo provided by Goc’s Creative Images.

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SRC Golfers Open at Indian Trails.

News Staff
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
BEEMER- The Shelby-RC Huskies girls golf team got their season underway on Thursday as they competed at the West Point-Beemer Invite held at Indian Trails Country Club.The Huskies bought home two medals as Alexis Wetjen and Loralie Logan each finished their 18-holes with scores of 113 and took home...
High Plains girls on Polk County Slammers who were unable to be at team pictures. L-R: Dulce Ramirez-Catalan, MaCadden Turner, K’cin Confer, Jazlyn Ramirez-Catalan, Makenna Fuhrman. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

High Plains girls on Polk County Slammers who were unable to be at team pictures. L-R: Dulce Ramirez-Catalan, MaCadden Turner, K’cin Confer, Jazlyn Ramirez-Catalan, Makenna Fuhrman. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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STORM SOFTBALL PLAYERS

News Staff
Wednesday, August 27, 2025