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Janna Roberts shows her emotions in every event. Here she cried after winning Class D pole vault at state in 2024. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

Janna Roberts shows her emotions in every event. Here she cried after winning Class D pole vault at state in 2024. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

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How Did Janna Roberts Start in PoleVaulting?

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
OSCEOLA - You may know Janna Roberts as a three-sport athlete at Osceola. She is active as the libero in volleyball, a guard in basketball and running and pole vault in track.
Handful of State-Qualifying Returnees Bolster Cougar Track Program

Handful of State-Qualifying Returnees Bolster Cougar Track Program

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Handful of State-Qualifying Returnees Bolster Cougar Track Program

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
STROMSBURG – Three returning state qualifiers should be cornerstones for the Cross County track and field program under firstyear head coach Jess Jackman, while a host of underclassmen should give depth to the Cougars’ effort this spring.Jackman is the third head coach in three seasons, but the...
Allie Howell (HPC)

Allie Howell (HPC)

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HPC Track Preview

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Thirteen girls are on the roster for the Lady Storm this year. They have two returning state qualifiers: Peyton Hofmann (800m) and Dakota Gress (400m). Allie Howell is the only senior girl out for track; look for her to compete in the throwing events.
Shelby-Rising City track. Photo provided by Digital Solutions of Norfolk.

Shelby-Rising City track. Photo provided by Digital Solutions of Norfolk.

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Shelby-Rising City Track Preview

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
The Huskies have a new coach and some new faces on the team, and not just freshmen.Cory Waite is the new track coach at Shelby-Rising City. He takes over after losing a few good seniors.GIRLSRemaining state qualifiers are part of the girls’ 4x400 that placed third at state.
Lindee Kelley takes a leap in triple jump at state in 2024. PCN file photo by Kirk Sparrow.

Lindee Kelley takes a leap in triple jump at state in 2024. PCN file photo by Kirk Sparrow.

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Athletes Get their Feet Wet at Indoor Meets

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
CONCORDIA – Track and field athletes got to get their feet wet on Friday at the Concordia indoor meet.
BOYS FIRST TEAM

BOYS FIRST TEAM

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CRC Basketball Honors

News Staff
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Carson McDonald, McCool Jct. Junior Mapieu Kouchinin, McCool Jct. Senior Wyatt Hengelfelt, Cross County, Senior Kelby Neujahr, Osceola, Senior Thatcher Hanson, Cross County, Senior (pictured)
Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. This week we break from the norm and select two boys.

Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. This week we break from the norm and select two boys.

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PCN Athletes of the Week for March 20, 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. This week we break from the norm and select two boys. Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.