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HallieJo Urkoski (HPC) and Halle Gabel go for the ball. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

HallieJo Urkoski (HPC) and Halle Gabel go for the ball. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Lady Storm Secure Two Wins to Districts

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
POLK – High Plains hosted subdistricts, Tuesday the girls played Osceola. After they won 56-53, they hosted McCool Junction on Thursday. The Lady Storm beat McCool 46-35.HPC 56, Osc 53It was an evenly matched back and forth game. The girls played hard on both sides.
Eli Fjell wrestles Luke Pawloski (Plstn.) in the state finals. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

Eli Fjell wrestles Luke Pawloski (Plstn.) in the state finals. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

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STATE WRESTLING

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
OMAHA – Nine wrestlers from SRC and HPC competed in Omaha at State Wrestling. High Plains had all three medal and placed eighth. Shelby-Rising City had four medal and placed third.
Brayden Santos (Osc) goes for a shot as Ayden Hans (HPC) defends and Chase Owens (HPC) readies for a rebound. PCN file photo by Blaine Winslow.

Brayden Santos (Osc) goes for a shot as Ayden Hans (HPC) defends and Chase Owens (HPC) readies for a rebound. PCN file photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Osceola Ready for Subdistricts Despite Close Loss to HP

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
POLK – Fifty years from now, Boston Hinkle might re-tell his grandkids about the time he got called for a foul while standing 100 feet from the action and he’ll call his former Osceola High School classmate Kelby Neujahr about that bizarre moment, and they’ll share a laugh over the phone.It wasn’t...
Noah Thelen looks to pass against Cornerstone Christian. Photo provided by SRC School.

Noah Thelen looks to pass against Cornerstone Christian. Photo provided by SRC School.

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Thelen Leads Huskies to Win over Tigers & Cougars

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
SHELBY– Nixon Thelen had an incredible game on Friday night, breaking the record for number of threes in a game and leading his team to an unbelievable win over a ranked East Butler team. The Huskies won in overtime 59-55.The game started evenly with each team getting on the board.
Kole Crawford grabs a rebound. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

Kole Crawford grabs a rebound. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Road Win at EMF Readies Cougars for Sub+districts

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
FRIEND – In a battle of stateranked Class C-2 squads, Cross County took a double-digit lead in the final period and held off a late EMF rally to defeat the host Bobcats 61-55 on Friday night.Winners of 16 straight games, the Cougars (21-2) had three players score in double figures.
Dakota Gress (HPC) wrestles at state. She placed fourth. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

Dakota Gress (HPC) wrestles at state. She placed fourth. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

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Girls State Wrestling

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
OMAHA – For the first time, girls wrestling had their own days for state, and were divided into two classes.Four girls from Polk County made the trip to Omaha to compete: Bailey Turpitt (senior,A105), Danica Watts (junior, A115), Bailey Gress (sophomore, B120) and Dakota Gress (junior, B125).
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 Feb. 20, 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. Athletes of the Week are brought to you by these fine sponsors. Lindee KelleyLindee put in the final free throws against Centennial for their win 45-43.
Kelby Neujahr tries to shoot while Blake Schmidt and Dylan Micek defend. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Kelby Neujahr tries to shoot while Blake Schmidt and Dylan Micek defend. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Thelen Pulls Out Last Second Win Against Dawgs

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
SHELBY– The boys’game was back and forth, and it was anyone’s game. Just when Osceola looked to have it in the bag, Husky Noah Thelen shot a three at the last second and it went in for a Husky 55-54 win!