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Janna Roberts doing an “Air Jordan” move for the layup. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Janna Roberts doing an “Air Jordan” move for the layup. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Osceola Girls Add Win Over Tigers

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
OSCEOLA – “You want to sit on our bench? We’ve got plenty of room.”Osceola girls basketball head coach Brett Webster was inquiring with a fan who was sitting under the basket for whether he wanted a better view before Saturday’s Crossroads Conference game against visiting East Butler.
Right: Devin Nuttelman chalked up his 100th win on Saturday. Photo provided.

Right: Devin Nuttelman chalked up his 100th win on Saturday. Photo provided.

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Nuttelman Scores 100th Win

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Devin Nuttelman transferred to York for his wrestling career. He continues to have success at 132 pounds, winning champion at that weight in his first two invites. He is now 9-0 for the season.Saturday he got to see some new competition as the York team wrestled in Clay Center, Kansas.
Boston Hinkle gets fouled as he goes up for the layup. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Boston Hinkle gets fouled as he goes up for the layup. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Osceola Boys Lose Nail Biter to Tigers

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
OSCEOLA – An early lead was a good sign for Osceola boys basketball coach Jason Zelasney and the Bulldogs used defensive pressure at the end of Saturday’s game against East Butler to good effect too.
Bailey and Dakota Gress (HPC).

Bailey and Dakota Gress (HPC).

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Girls’ Wrestling

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
CRETE - The High Plains girls went to Crete on Saturday to wrestle. The Gress girls placed well again. Dakota came in second and Bailey came in fourth.They will wrestle again at Wahoo on Friday.130: Bailey Gress had a bye. She then won over Natalie Davis (Crete) in a 1:43 pin.
Raul Marino takes the ball to the basket past some Fullerton defenders. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

Raul Marino takes the ball to the basket past some Fullerton defenders. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

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Storm Win over Red Hornets and Can’t Hold Off the Warriors

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
GRAND ISLAND - High Plains got their first win on the road against the Heartland Lutheran Red Hornets. They won 60-35.HPC 14, 17, 20, 9 = 60 HL 7, 6, 7, 15 = 35 Stats were not available at press time.FULLERTON — High Plains could not hold off a hot shooting Fullerton team on Saturday.
Wyatt Hengelfelt (CC) takes the ball up to the basket as Dalton Pokorney (SRC) defends. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Wyatt Hengelfelt (CC) takes the ball up to the basket as Dalton Pokorney (SRC) defends. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Cougars Open with Signature Win,Add Victory over S-RC

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
STROMSBURG – It’s supposed to be the season for giving and the Cross County boys basketball team is already showing that – when it concerns its offense – the Cougars are willing and able to sacrifice for the greater good.
A determined Peyton Hofmann tries to dribble around a Fullerton defender. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

A determined Peyton Hofmann tries to dribble around a Fullerton defender. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

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Lady Storm Start Off with Two Wins

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
GRAND ISLAND - Gahvi Lesiak and Emma Brown combined for 28 points in the Storm’s 49-22 win over the Heartland Lutheran Red Hornets.Lesiak was 2 of 6 on treys, while teammate Carlstrom was 1 of 5. Overall they were 23% on treys.Free throws are also not their strong point, only shooting in 31%.
Ema Dickey (CC) goes up against Jordyn Donner (SRC) for a rebound. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Ema Dickey (CC) goes up against Jordyn Donner (SRC) for a rebound. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Lady Cougars Open With Decisive Victories, Diversified Offense

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
STROMSBURG – Two days does not a season make, but Cross County’s girls basketball team showed enough during lopsided victories that they are equipped offensively for a successful campaign.
BAILEY TURPITT

BAILEY TURPITT

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BAILEY TURPITT

Bailey Turpitt
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Bailey placed first in the girls’ wrestling meet at O’Neill, pinning all her opponents, with one in 47 seconds.