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Above: Brock Allen lines up his putt. PCN file photo.

Above: Brock Allen lines up his putt. PCN file photo.

Cougar Golf at David City

DAVID CITY - David City won their own invite with Yutan coming in second last week. Cross County came in seventh out of ten teams scoring 369 as a team.Kole Crawford edged out Brock Allen by one stroke for the Cougar’s best score.
Aden Feezell runs for the next base. PCN file photo by Rick Holtz.

Aden Feezell runs for the next base. PCN file photo by Rick Holtz.

Titans Snap 5-Game Skid

GENOA — What a difference a week can make.Twin River snapped a 5-game losing streak with a 2-1 win over Aurora on Wednesday.
Janna Roberts (left) of Osceola, placed third in pole vault at the Central Nebraska Track championships in Grand Island. The first and second place girls were from GI Northwest. Photo provided.

Janna Roberts (left) of Osceola, placed third in pole vault at the Central Nebraska Track championships in Grand Island. The first and second place girls were from GI Northwest. Photo provided.

Central Neb. Track Championships

Several Polk County athletes qualified for the Central Nebraska track championships at Grand Island Northwest on Monday. This competition is not separated by class, so all compete against each other.
Kelby Neujahr (OSC) placed second in pole vault at the Palmer invite going 12 feet. PCN file photo by Rick Holtz.

Kelby Neujahr (OSC) placed second in pole vault at the Palmer invite going 12 feet. PCN file photo by Rick Holtz.

Another Track Photo

Events Postponed

Note: Shelby-Rising City did not have track this week as the Twin River Invite was postponed to Tuesday, May 6th due to weather. Shelby-Rising City golf also did not have a meet as Thursday’s invite was canceled.
Haden Helgoth placed third in the 800m run at the Palmer invite. PCN file photo by Rick Holtz.

Haden Helgoth placed third in the 800m run at the Palmer invite. PCN file photo by Rick Holtz.

Another Track Photo

HPC Golf at Sandy Creek

CLAY CENTER - High Plains golfed at the Sandy Creek Invite last Tuesday.Results for the Storm were the following: Ayden Hans: 92 Carson Swedenburg: 97 Jacob Lesiak: 97 Kyler Hans: 99 Chase Owens: 105 Next High Plains golfs at the Centura Invite at Cairo on Friday.
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 April 24, 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

Cougar, Husky Duos Medal at Fullerton Best Ball

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.Cross County’s team of Brock Allen and Wyatt Hengelfelt finished 5th overall, shooting a 78 on the day, while Kole Crawford and Benson Seim finished 8th with...
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)

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

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.