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From the Corn Rows

From the Corn Rows

From the Corn Rows

Will the SEC take their ball and go elsewhere and who will join them?As I was driving to Columbus last week for state golf I was listening to Rick Nueheisel and Chris Childers on Full Ride on Sirius Radio. One of my favorite sports talk shows.
Top- Brayden Santos rips the first of his four hits in the SOS Rebels 10-7 win over Albion this past Thursday night. He also had the only hit in the loss to Valparaiso. Bottom- SOS catcher Aden Feezell applies the tag on the Albion runner at home plate just late. PCN photos by Ken Kush.

Top- Brayden Santos rips the first of his four hits in the SOS Rebels 10-7 win over Albion this past Thursday night. He also had the only hit in the loss to Valparaiso. Bottom- SOS catcher Aden Feezell applies the tag on the Albion runner at home plate just late. PCN photos by Ken Kush.

Rebels score win over Albion, fall to Valparaiso 13-1

OSCEOLA- The weather has played havoc with the Shelby-Osceola- Stromsburg (SOS) Seniors baseball schedule, but despite some afternoon raindrops on Thursday the team was able to get their second game of the year in against Albion Post #162.
No lack of offense in Dinsdale/striv all-star games

No lack of offense in Dinsdale/striv all-star games

No lack of offense in Dinsdale/striv all-star games

GRAND ISLAND- Five area boys and girls were in action Friday night at the Tom Dinsdale/striv All-Star Basketball games held at Grand Island Central Catholic High School.
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.

PCN Athletes of the Week for May 28, 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. Brodey SpurlingBrodey (High Plains junior) placed first in triple jump with a leap of 44....
Local Class C Athletes Struggle at State Track

Local Class C Athletes Struggle at State Track

Local Class C Athletes Struggle at State Track

OMAHA - In Class C, just five people made it to state track. Cross County had four with Ema Dickey (discus), Colter Larson (triple jump), Cole Redden (300m hurdles) and LangdonArbuck (high jump, long jump). Shelby-Rising City had one qualifiers, Danica Watts, but she was in three events.
Seven Medals Awarded at State Track in Class D

Seven Medals Awarded at State Track in Class D

Seven Medals Awarded at State Track in Class D

OMAHA- Class D competed on Friday and Saturday. Osceola and High Plains brought home seven medals. Dundy County-Stratton was the big winner in the team events, taking first for girls and boys.
JANNA ROBERTS

JANNA ROBERTS

JANNA ROBERTS

Janna (Osceola senior) repeated as pole vault Class D champion for the second year. She was also part of the 3rd place 4x100m relay.