Sports

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 April 24, 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, April 23, 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.
Wyatt Hengelfelt (CC) helps teammate Brock Allen (CC) line up his putt. Photo provided by Emily Blackburn, SRC

Wyatt Hengelfelt (CC) helps teammate Brock Allen (CC) line up his putt. Photo provided by Emily Blackburn, SRC

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Cougar, Husky Duos Medal at Fullerton Best Ball

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Cross County and Shelby- Rising City saw three teams medal at the Fullerton 2-Man Best Ball Invite on Wednesday at Pawnee Hills Golf Course.
HPC Invite: Osceola Girls 2nd and Boys 4th (HPC), 5th (CC) and 6th (OSC)

HPC Invite: Osceola Girls 2nd and Boys 4th (HPC), 5th (CC) and 6th (OSC)

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HPC Invite: Osceola Girls 2nd and Boys 4th (HPC), 5th (CC) and 6th (OSC)

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
OSCEOLA - Thirteen teams met in Osceola for the High Plains Invite. Kearney JV was not scored as a team.The Osceola girls placed second.Prelims for 100m and 100m/110m hurdles were hand timed. Also they were running against the wind for most events.
Tymari Francis just beats his brother, Tyion Francis to the line in the 100 at the HPC Invite. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Tymari Francis just beats his brother, Tyion Francis to the line in the 100 at the HPC Invite. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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How Much is Too Much, Part 2

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
STROMSBURG – RylenAllen is a 12-year-old young lady who I’d initially gotten to know through a multi-church children’s ministry I helped with on Wednesday afternoons during the school year.
Brayden Santos gets a hit. PCN file photo by Rick Holtz.

Brayden Santos gets a hit. PCN file photo by Rick Holtz.

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Jeffs Rally to Hand Titans 4th Straight Loss

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
GENOA—Twin River gave up 7 runs in the top of the seventh inning on Thursday as Fairbury rallied to win 11-8, handing the Titans their fourth straight loss.The Titans used a 5-run third inning to take control of the contest early.
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 April 17, 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, April 16, 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.
Three in a Row for Lady Bulldogs, Lady Huskies Third

Three in a Row for Lady Bulldogs, Lady Huskies Third

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Three in a Row for Lady Bulldogs, Lady Huskies Third

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
FULLERTON - Osceola girls are on a roll with their third win in a row. Janna Roberts increased her school record in pole vault, going 11 feet 6 inches on a near perfect weather day.Team results include Osceola girls with 117 points, Archangels Catholic in second with 108.
Above: Ella Clark runs her portion of the 4x400 just behind a Wood River girl. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

Above: Ella Clark runs her portion of the 4x400 just behind a Wood River girl. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Cougar Boys 6th at Wood River; Arbuck, Quilhot 2nd in HJ, discus

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
WOOD RIVER – Cole Redden won the 300-meter low hurdles after placing second in the 110 high hurdles event as the high point-producer for Cross County’s track and field program as the Cougars competed at Wood River High last Tuesday.Redden was timed in 44.

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Winter Academic All-State Announced

Staff Report
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Polk County NewsLINCOLN - The NSAA and NCPA announced the winners of the winter academic all-state awards.Since 2006 this NSAA Awards Program has recognized students who meet the criteria for nomination by their school in the season of their activity.
Gage Friesen (HPC)

Gage Friesen (HPC)

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Three Selected for Sertoma 8-Man All Star Football Game

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
HASTINGS - Three from Polk County schools were selected for the Sertoma 8-Man All Star Football game to be played on June 21, 2025 at 6 PM at Hastings.The three include Gage Friesen (HPC), Dalton Pokorey (SRC) and Collin Vrbka (SRC).