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From the Corn Rows

Ken Kush
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
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.
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.

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

Ken Kush
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
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.The Boone County team outhit the Rebels 8-4, but there was...
No lack of offense in Dinsdale/striv all-star games

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

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

Ken Kush
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
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.The game featured a four-point shot and announcer Bobby Mills even through in his own five-point play if the shot was beyond the...
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 May 28, 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, 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.
Local Class C Athletes Struggle at State Track

Local Class C Athletes Struggle at State Track

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Local Class C Athletes Struggle at State Track

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
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).
Seven Medals Awarded at State Track in Class D

Seven Medals Awarded at State Track in Class D

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Seven Medals Awarded at State Track in Class D

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
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

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JANNA ROBERTS

News Staff
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Janna (Osceola senior) repeated as pole vault Class D champion for the second year. She was also part of the 3rd place 4x100m relay.

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All Star Basketball Preview

Ken Kush
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
OSCEOLA-Now that school is out for the summer break you would think that high school athletes would be getting a break from the sports scene for awhile.Not so for the high school seniors as area athletes who just graduated will be in action several times over the next few weeks playing in allstar...
From the Corn Rows

From the Corn Rows

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From the Corn Rows

Ken Kush
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Why is golf so difficult?Sometimes it amazes me how fast a golf swing can go south.There was a time, (not recently) that I played golf two to three times per week and because of the repetition you build up from swinging the club over and over I was pretty happy with how I played.