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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.A girls basketball student manager during the winter at Cross County, her mom Dana would tell you that hoops...
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.
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 44.82 seconds in winning the low hurdles,...

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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).In addition, Bill Ziegelbein of Polk will be inducted into the...
Layne Donner (SRC)

Layne Donner (SRC)

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Husky Golf at Friend

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
DAVID CITY - Shelby-Rising City placed fourth as a team at the Aquinas invite.FRIEND - Shelby-Rising City shot 412 as a team, coming in ninth out of twelve teams. Layne Donner did the best, shooting a 97.
Braxton Siffring (SRC) participated in Special Olympics District Track this last weekend. He got second and qualified for state in the softball throw. Congratulations Braxton! Photo provided.

Braxton Siffring (SRC) participated in Special Olympics District Track this last weekend. He got second and qualified for state in the softball throw. Congratulations Braxton! Photo provided.

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Siffring Qualifies for State Special Olympics

News Staff
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
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Cougar Golf at Doniphan

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
GRAND ISLAND - Cross County golfed at the Doniphan-Trumbull invite in Grand Island at Indianhead golf course on Thursday.They scored a 398 as a team, which was about third out of eight teams.Brock Allen and Wyatt Hengelfelt each shot 94, with Gabe Nuttelman 103, Kole Crawford 107 and Benson Seim...