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Haden Helgoth (HPC)

Haden Helgoth (HPC)

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Haden Helgoth (HPC)

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Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Haden Helgoth (HPC) shoots over the arm of Brayden Santos (OSC) on Monday at conference tournament in York. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.
Collin Vrbka (center) is pictured with his coaches after his 150th win at the David City Invite. Vrbka is a senior at Shelby-Rising City. PCN photo by Jen Vrbka.

Collin Vrbka (center) is pictured with his coaches after his 150th win at the David City Invite. Vrbka is a senior at Shelby-Rising City. PCN photo by Jen Vrbka.

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Vrbka Achieves 150 Wins

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Wednesday, January 29, 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.

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PCN Athletes of the Week for Jan. 23, 2025

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Wednesday, January 22, 2025
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 are brought to you by these fine sponsors.
Ella Clark goes for 3 against Dorchester.

Ella Clark goes for 3 against Dorchester.

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Lady Cougars Hand Longhorns Their First Loss

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
DORCHESTER - Cross County headed to Dorchester where the #1 seed and #2 seed of CRC met for a pre-CRC game. The Cougars won 58-35.  The boys' game was even more lopsided as Dorchester only scored 6 points and 3 of those was a trey in the first quarter. The Cougars won 66-6.
Kole Crawford goes up for shot against David City. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Kole Crawford goes up for shot against David City. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Cougars Score Win After A Defensive Start

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Wednesday, January 22, 2025
by Beth Sparrow STROMSBURG - When the score after one quarter is 2-2, one wonders where the game is going. The Cougars got it going and pulled out another win over the visiting David City Scouts, 44-28.The first quarter it took almost three minutes for a score. Sawyer Anderson put in a basket.
Kimbree Page goes for a basket while her sister Layla Page watches. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Kimbree Page goes for a basket while her sister Layla Page watches. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Lady Bulldogs Top Warriors in OT

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
OSCEOLA — The Bulldogs used the second quarter to shift the momentum in their favor on Friday as Osceola went on to defeat Santee 44-42 in overtime.
Noah Thelen looks to pass at the Riverside game. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

Noah Thelen looks to pass at the Riverside game. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

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SRC Boys Make Strides and Add Another Win

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
SHELBY– Shelby-Rising City’s boys basketball team has been making strides during a 5-8 first half of the season and the past week seemed a microcosm of how the Huskies are doing it.
Emma Brown jumps in the tipoff of the girls’ game against Nebraska Lutheran. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Emma Brown jumps in the tipoff of the girls’ game against Nebraska Lutheran. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Lady Storm Pulls Out Close Win Over Knights

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
WACO – It was a close game in Waco, and the Lady Storm couldn’t hit a trey but they found a way to win 50-41.Courtney Carlstrom got the first basket, but the Knights soon added one. Peyton Hofmann put in a basket before the Knights hit a trey.
Above: Bricelynn Larson shoots a trey. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Above: Bricelynn Larson shoots a trey. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Lady Cougars Notch Second Loss to Scouts & Cruise Past Titans

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Wednesday, January 22, 2025
by Beth Sparrow STROMSBURG - There were no girl scouts selling cookies on Friday night as Kambri Andel led them with 24 points to hand the Lady Cougars their second loss, 37-24.Lindee Kelley scored first for the Cougars and put in six points, including a trey in the first quarter.
Cash Valish getting fouled on this attempt at a basket. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Cash Valish getting fouled on this attempt at a basket. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Bulldog Defense Key to Victory Over Warriors

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
OSCEOLA — The Bulldogs were firing on all cylinders and that makes them a dangerous opponent with the sub-district just a little more than a month away.Osceola overcame a slow start, used a balanced offense and pressure defense to cruise to a 65-45 win over Santee on Friday.