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Shelby-RC Girls Golf team, front from left; KynnleeAnn Hamling, Melanie Sanchez Diaz, McKenzie Doles. Middle: Loralie Logan, Alexis Wetjen, Jessica Bauers, Charlotte Slusarski Back: Coach Sara Jensen, Brooklyn Sumner, Elva Velasco. Photo provided by Goc’s Creative Images

Shelby-RC Girls Golf team, front from left; KynnleeAnn Hamling, Melanie Sanchez Diaz, McKenzie Doles. Middle: Loralie Logan, Alexis Wetjen, Jessica Bauers, Charlotte Slusarski Back: Coach Sara Jensen, Brooklyn Sumner, Elva Velasco. Photo provided by Goc’s Creative Images

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HUSKIES LOOK FOR IMPROVEMENT ON LINKS

Ken Kush
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
SHELBY- Golf is a sport that requires repetition from shot to shot, which is only achieved through a lot of practice.The Shelby-RC Huskies girls golf team is looking to build consistency on the links this fall as they open the year 11 members strong, including five seniors who will be the core of...
Polk County Slammers freshman Chloe Schott beats the throw to first base as the HWY 91 first baseman bobbles the throw. Schott went 3 for 4 with three RBI in her varsity debut. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Polk County Slammers freshman Chloe Schott beats the throw to first base as the HWY 91 first baseman bobbles the throw. Schott went 3 for 4 with three RBI in her varsity debut. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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ROUGH START FOR POLK COUNTY SLAMMERS

Ken Kush
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
STROMSBURG-There was no lack of offense as the Polk County Slammers hosted HWY 91 on Thursday night in both team’s season openers.The Cyclones who are based out of Leigh scored in every inning including crooked numbers in five of the seven frames on their way to the 18-12 win.The two teams combined...
Huskies Volleyball Looks To Be a Threat in the Crossroads Conference

Huskies Volleyball Looks To Be a Threat in the Crossroads Conference

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Huskies Volleyball Looks To Be a Threat in the Crossroads Conference

News Staff
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
by Ken KushReporterPolk County NewsSHELBY-As the Shelby-RC Huskies prepare for the 2025 high school volleyball season they will return 62% of their firepower at the net, but just 17% of the set assists recorded during the 2024 season when they went 9-22.Third year head coach Abbie Kuhn with a...
STORM LOOKS TO REBUILD AFTER GRADUATION LOSSES

STORM LOOKS TO REBUILD AFTER GRADUATION LOSSES

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STORM LOOKS TO REBUILD AFTER GRADUATION LOSSES

News Staff
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
by Ken KushReporterPolk County NewsPOLK- The High Plains Storm football team will have some rebuilding for the 2025 high school football season as they lost nine seniors to graduation.The Storm will return just 24% of their passing game yards, 14.5% of their ground game and would have had back...
Blue River’s Ashlyn Long rips a single and drives in two of the four she drove in as the Blue River Panthers opened with an 8-4 win over Guardian Angels Central Catholic.Long went 8 for 16 with nine RBI’s as the Panthers went 4-1 the first week. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

Blue River’s Ashlyn Long rips a single and drives in two of the four she drove in as the Blue River Panthers opened with an 8-4 win over Guardian Angels Central Catholic.Long went 8 for 16 with nine RBI’s as the Panthers went 4-1 the first week. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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BLUE RIVER SOFTBALL OFF TO 4-1 START

Ken Kush
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
DAVID CITY-The Blue River Titans were on the verge of wasting three consecutive innings with the bases loaded.In the bottom of the third after a walk to senior Danica Watts drove in one run, sophomore Ashlyn Long delivered the hit that put the Panthers on top of Guardian Angels Central Catholic 4-3...

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FROM THE CORN ROWS

Ken Kush
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
What started out as a very abbreviated column turned into a full blown column when we had to add another page to the paper just after the clock hit high noon on Tuesday.I had talked about a few things in my first column ranging from the Little League World Series to Husker volleyball, which I...
Cross County Football front (L-R); Benji Cooper, Cooper DeWitt, Eli Greenwall, Tyion Francis, Parker Redden, Dane Jarosz, Izayaha Kowalczyk, Colton Burke, Eric Delaet, Jed Berggren. Second row; Sawyer Anderson, Cole Redden, Emerson Henry, Tymari Francis, Bode Berggren, Emmitt Lonsdale, Calob Troy, Bridger Johnson, Abe Peterson. Third row; Joaquin Alvarez-Rodriguez, Gabe Nuttelman, Paxton Burke, Devin Lonsdale, Derek Georges, Cannen Mooney, Mason Quilhot, Jacob Smith, Krayton Schoch, Carter Berggren. Back ro

Cross County Football front (L-R); Benji Cooper, Cooper DeWitt, Eli Greenwall, Tyion Francis, Parker Redden, Dane Jarosz, Izayaha Kowalczyk, Colton Burke, Eric Delaet, Jed Berggren. Second row; Sawyer Anderson, Cole Redden, Emerson Henry, Tymari Francis, Bode Berggren, Emmitt Lonsdale, Calob Troy, Bridger Johnson, Abe Peterson. Third row; Joaquin Alvarez-Rodriguez, Gabe Nuttelman, Paxton Burke, Devin Lonsdale, Derek Georges, Cannen Mooney, Mason Quilhot, Jacob Smith, Krayton Schoch, Carter Berggren. Back ro

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COUGARS MORE PREPARED TO MEET CHALLENGES OF C2 FOOTBALL

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Cross County head football coach Mitch Boshart has just five seniors on his 2025 roster, but a host of sophomores and juniors made the most of extensive playing time during a 4-5 season last fall and are back with a little more size and strength.The Cougars moved to 11-man football and the Class...
Polk County Softball 2025 front (L-R); Shyenne Krol, Mady Berggren, Adrienne Waller, Kcin Confer. Second row; HC Macy Jones, Halle Gabel, Beretta Webb, Kelsey Brehm, Brylie Naber. Third row; coach Angie Schroetlin, MaCadden Turner, Misty Noble, Olive Peterson,coach Carrie Swanson. Back row; Chloe Schott, Audrey Gardner, Sparrow Osentowski, Jadelynn Gifford, coach Mallory Zumpf. Not pictured-Makenna Fuhrman, Jazlyn Ramirez Catalan, Dulce Ramirez Catlan. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

Polk County Softball 2025 front (L-R); Shyenne Krol, Mady Berggren, Adrienne Waller, Kcin Confer. Second row; HC Macy Jones, Halle Gabel, Beretta Webb, Kelsey Brehm, Brylie Naber. Third row; coach Angie Schroetlin, MaCadden Turner, Misty Noble, Olive Peterson,coach Carrie Swanson. Back row; Chloe Schott, Audrey Gardner, Sparrow Osentowski, Jadelynn Gifford, coach Mallory Zumpf. Not pictured-Makenna Fuhrman, Jazlyn Ramirez Catalan, Dulce Ramirez Catlan. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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Waller led Slammers Eager to get season rolling

Ken Kush
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
STROMSBURG- It’s always a plus to return your starting pitcher and your top bat to the lineup.As a junior Adrienne Waller led the Polk County Slammers at both the plate and on the hill and returns this season to cap her high school softball career.Along with Waller will be three other seniors to...
The 2025 Osceola Bulldogs volleyball team includes: front from left-Front Row (L to R): Madison Kula, Halee Peterson, Kalisyn Prososki, Emersyn Prososki, Kinlee Feezell, Allison Carlson, Camryn Peterson. Back row- (L to R): Alexis Burritt, Layla Page, Kimbree Page, Bella Recker, Kenzie Bartling, Graci Conkling, Emily Conkling, Jessalyn Priest, Avelynn Slyter. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

The 2025 Osceola Bulldogs volleyball team includes: front from left-Front Row (L to R): Madison Kula, Halee Peterson, Kalisyn Prososki, Emersyn Prososki, Kinlee Feezell, Allison Carlson, Camryn Peterson. Back row- (L to R): Alexis Burritt, Layla Page, Kimbree Page, Bella Recker, Kenzie Bartling, Graci Conkling, Emily Conkling, Jessalyn Priest, Avelynn Slyter. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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BULLDOG’S VOLLEYBALL HAS THE INGREDIENTS TO BE PLAYING IN LINCOLN IN NOVEMBER

Ken Kush
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
OSCEOLA- It has been 32 years (1993) since the Black and Orange of the Osceola Bulldogs have made an appearance at the Nebraska State Volleyball Tournament.The ingredients to rewrite history is all in place as the Bulldogs enter the 2025 season with high hopes and expectations.Osceola loses their...