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Above: Addison Theis hurdling. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

Above: Addison Theis hurdling. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Osceola Girls First at Sutton

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
SUTTON – Osceola and Shelby- Rising City had their first official outside track meet at Sutton on Tuesday. The Osceola girls came home first with 108 points, ahead of second place by three points (which was Hastings St. Cecelia).
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 3, 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, April 2, 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.
Shelby-Rising City golf. Front: Leighton Cromwell, Layne Donner, Eli Svoboda, Noah Thelen, Tanner Micek; Middle: Aaron Willis, Collin Vrbka, Dalton Pokorney, Hunter Barnes; Back: Jaxon Carter, Logan Pospisil, Urijah Grant. Not pictured is Keegan Osantowski. Photo provided by Digital Solutions of Norfolk.

Shelby-Rising City golf. Front: Leighton Cromwell, Layne Donner, Eli Svoboda, Noah Thelen, Tanner Micek; Middle: Aaron Willis, Collin Vrbka, Dalton Pokorney, Hunter Barnes; Back: Jaxon Carter, Logan Pospisil, Urijah Grant. Not pictured is Keegan Osantowski. Photo provided by Digital Solutions of Norfolk.

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Husky Golf Has Numbers and New Players

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
SHELBY – Coach Riggs is excited to have 13 out for golf this season. He has three seniors, one junior, seven sophomores and two freshmen out. Ironically the sophomores are the ones with experience.The seniors include Hunter Barnes, Dalton Pokorney and Collin Vrbka.
HPC golf: Jacob Lesiak, Kyler Hans, Chase Owens and Carson Swedeburg. Photo provided by Stephanie Carlson, HPC yearbook.

HPC golf: Jacob Lesiak, Kyler Hans, Chase Owens and Carson Swedeburg. Photo provided by Stephanie Carlson, HPC yearbook.

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Storm Golf: Small in Number But Loving The Game

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
High Plains golf has four returning players and a new coach. Coach Martin Phillips had a couple weeks off between wrestling and golf.The four returning players are Chase Owens, Carson Swedenburg, Kyler Hans and Jacob Lesiak.
Osceola Track Team Picture

Osceola Track Team Picture

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Osceola Track Team Picture

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Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Osceola Track 2025: Front: Bransen Lavaley, Charisa Boden, Savanna Boden, Eastyn Kropatsch, Melinn Roberts, Janna Roberts and Kelby Neujahr; (second) Rihanna Ortiz, Halee Peterson, Camryn Peterson, Alexis Burritt, Maggie Fritton, Allie Kula, Kimbree Page, Josh Sandman, Kolton Barr; (third) Billy...
Brock Allen (CC)

Brock Allen (CC)

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Cougar Golf Has Experience, Needs Consistency

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Cross County has eight out for golf this year. This year they are solo, not teaming up with Osceola. Osceola didn’t have any golfers out last year.The eight include five seniors: Brock Allen, Wyatt Hengelfelt, Kole Crawford, Marshall Johansen and Kalan Lane.
Brayden Santos (OSC)

Brayden Santos (OSC)

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Twin River-Osceola Baseball Starts Season Well

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
GENOA — Twin River has opened the baseball season with a 2-1 record, picking up wins against Thurston-Cuming County and Raymond Central, while falling to Ralston on the road.Twin River played their first game at home on Monday, defeating Raymond Central 4-2.Paydon Rinkol went 2-for-2 on the day...
HPC boys track: Front row: Gage Friesen, Camden Morris, Haden Helgoth, Kaden Rieken, Caleb Sharman, Ayden Hans, Raul Marino. Second row: Hudson Urkoski, Bozton Pedersen, Levi Russell, Carter Urkoski, Brodey Spurling, Derek Talavera Flores. Third row: Saul Lopez-Santos, Evan Wize, Aaron Brown, Jacob Halstead. Back row: Makayo Confer, Garyt Lesiak, Colin Howell, Jacob Engler. Photo provided by Stephanie Carlson, HPC yearbook.

HPC boys track: Front row: Gage Friesen, Camden Morris, Haden Helgoth, Kaden Rieken, Caleb Sharman, Ayden Hans, Raul Marino. Second row: Hudson Urkoski, Bozton Pedersen, Levi Russell, Carter Urkoski, Brodey Spurling, Derek Talavera Flores. Third row: Saul Lopez-Santos, Evan Wize, Aaron Brown, Jacob Halstead. Back row: Makayo Confer, Garyt Lesiak, Colin Howell, Jacob Engler. Photo provided by Stephanie Carlson, HPC yearbook.

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High Plains Boys Track Team Picture

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Wednesday, April 2, 2025
HPC girls track: Front row: Dakota Gress, Madi Zerr, Allie Howell, Gahvi Lesiak, Rylee Hofmann, Peyton Hofmann. Back row: Tessa Morris, Jacey Dubas, Kinley Spurling, Bailey Gress, HallieJo Urkoski, Michaela Dankelsen, MaCadden Turner. Photo provided by Stephanie Carlson, HPC yearbook.

HPC girls track: Front row: Dakota Gress, Madi Zerr, Allie Howell, Gahvi Lesiak, Rylee Hofmann, Peyton Hofmann. Back row: Tessa Morris, Jacey Dubas, Kinley Spurling, Bailey Gress, HallieJo Urkoski, Michaela Dankelsen, MaCadden Turner. Photo provided by Stephanie Carlson, HPC yearbook.

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High Plains Girls Track Team Picture

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Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Janna Roberts

Janna Roberts

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Lady Bulldogs Eye the Prize

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Osceola track has their largest number of students participating with 37 total, 16 boys and 21 girls. Coach Ericson is excited for another season.GIRLS:The Lady Bulldogs have high hopes and big goals this year. They return with leadership, experience and talent.