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Five Huskies placed first including (left to right) Collin Vrbka, Eli Fjell, Coy Vrbka, Jett Vrbka and Owen Krafka. PCN photo by Jen Vrbka.

Five Huskies placed first including (left to right) Collin Vrbka, Eli Fjell, Coy Vrbka, Jett Vrbka and Owen Krafka. PCN photo by Jen Vrbka.

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CRC WRESTLING

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
BRAINARD – East Butler hosted conference wrestling again this year, with this year’s addition of Twin River. Centennial was not present this year. Ten teams competed. CRC teams Twin River, Shelby-Rising City, High Plains, Cross County-Osceola, East Butler and Meridian.
Bailey Gress (HPC)

Bailey Gress (HPC)

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Girls Wrestling: Four Qualify for State!

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
ORD – The Gress sisters from High Plains wrestled in districts at Ord. They both placed third and both punched their ticket to state in Omaha! This will be the first trip to state for Bailey, and the second for Dakota.120: Bailey Gress (HPC, 26-18) won over Khloe Pomplun (DT) in a 30-second pin.
Lindee Kelley (CC) dribbles the ball while Peyton Hofmann (HPC) defends. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

Lindee Kelley (CC) dribbles the ball while Peyton Hofmann (HPC) defends. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Lady Cougars Win Rematch with Lady Storm

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
STROMSBURG – Cross County girls basketball coach Mitch Boshart has committed to a fullcourt press this season and on Saturday it took two periods to take full effect.But in a span of 1:26 early in the third quarter, the Cougars turned a 20-13 affair into a 28-13 lead and visiting High Plains...
Olivia Frederick tries to hold the ball away from Nebraska Christian defenders. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Olivia Frederick tries to hold the ball away from Nebraska Christian defenders. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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SRC Girls Win Rematch with Eagles

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
SHELBY – Shelby-Rising City post players Nicole Martensen, OliviaAdams and Leah Whitmore combined for just eight points last Friday, but their defense on BDS standout Campbell Bohling was instrumental in their team’s 41-26 home win.Bolstered by 28 points from Taya Pinneo, the Huskies (6-13) spotted...
Langdon Arbuck (CC) puts the ball up as Brodey Spurling (HPC) goes up to rebound. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Langdon Arbuck (CC) puts the ball up as Brodey Spurling (HPC) goes up to rebound. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Cougars Continue Win Streak; Rout HP

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
STROMSBURG – With the two tallest players for High Plains out with injuries, Cross County’s boys basketball team used its height to full advantage, with 6-foot-6 senior Wyatt Hengelfelt scoring 17 points in a 64-37 home win Saturday night.Hengelfelt also grabbed 10 rebounds as Cougar teammates...
Dalton Pokorney tries to shoot over the Eagles’ tall guy. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Dalton Pokorney tries to shoot over the Eagles’ tall guy. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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Huskies Even Mark at 10-10 with Home Win

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
SHELBY – With just two upperclassmen on its roster, Shelby- Rising City’s boys basketball program was destined for some growing pains as first-year coach Eric Kravig readied for the 202425 season.Consider the Huskies “grown up” now, as a handful of sophomores and freshmen have made big strides over...
Addison Theis looks to shoot while two Eagle defenders surround her. Emersyn Prososki looks on for a pass. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Addison Theis looks to shoot while two Eagle defenders surround her. Emersyn Prososki looks on for a pass. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Lady Bulldogs Lose Against BDS and Win Over Meridian

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
The Eagles won 57-47 against Osceola.Janna Roberts had a three pointer to start the game, soon Bella Recker followed with one. Osceola was behind by just a few 14-17 after one quarter.Roberts got a steal in the second quarter. Osceola added just 8 points to the Eagles’ 19.
Gahvi Lesiak defends against Kadence Calahan (East Butler, formerly of SRC) and another Tiger. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Gahvi Lesiak defends against Kadence Calahan (East Butler, formerly of SRC) and another Tiger. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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HP Girls Battling Tough Sub-district Slate Illnesses

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
POLK – After having hosted a sub-district for the first time in girls basketball history a year ago, High Plains head coach Megan Bruce is hoping to rinse and repeat, so to speak, and with a 15-7 mark, the Storm has the best record among the five teams in the D1-5 event.However, besides worrying...
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. 6, 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, February 5, 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 Kelley scored 12 points and pulled down 7 rebounds in Cross County’s win over BDS.