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Jed Berggren wrestling. PCN photo by Travis Lane

Jed Berggren wrestling. PCN photo by Travis Lane

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High Plains Seniors Place at Own Invite

News Staff
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
COLUMBUS – The boys wrestled Friday and Saturday in Columbus at the Fieldhouse at the Norm Mandstedt (High Plains) Invite.
Above: Lindee Kelley goes for the layup. PCN photo by Kirk Sparrow.

Above: Lindee Kelley goes for the layup. PCN photo by Kirk Sparrow.

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Lady Cougars Keep Rolling, Thanks to Kelley’s High Game

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
STROMSBURG – Lindee Kelley had made just one three-point shot prior to Thursday’s game against visiting Sutton, but she cranked up a shot from the top of the key for her first basket and it got even better from there.Kelley tallied a career-high 23 points as Cross County won 54-41 in a battle of...
Bailey Gress placed fourth and Dakota Gress placed third at the Norm Manstedt Wrestling Tourney in Columbus. Photo provided.

Bailey Gress placed fourth and Dakota Gress placed third at the Norm Manstedt Wrestling Tourney in Columbus. Photo provided.

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Gress Takes 3rd at HPC Girls’ Invite

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
COLUMBUS – Sixty girls’ wrestling teams competed on nine mats at the Columbus Fieldhouse for the Norm Mandstedt Invite.
Jackson Winslow goes for the layup while a Cornerstone Christian defender tries to stop him. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Jackson Winslow goes for the layup while a Cornerstone Christian defender tries to stop him. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Osceola Boys BB Regroups with Three Wins; Neujahr, Santos Pace Bulldog Offense

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
OSCEOLA – After suffering the first three-game losing streak in his Osceola boys basketball coaching career, head coach Jason Zelasney hoped that his Bulldogs would re-discover the mindset and process that had become hallmarks of a successful five-year run.Last week was a good start, with...
Chase Owens dribbles the ball while a Hampton defender gets ready for the next play. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Chase Owens dribbles the ball while a Hampton defender gets ready for the next play. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Storm Boys Add Two Wins

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
HAMPTON - The Storm triumphed over Hampton 66-40.It was an odd start to the game, as there wasn’t a tipoff. The boys’ game started with Hampton’s Rylee Scheidemann shooting two free throws due to a technical foul.
Jed Berggren wrestles his opponent from East Butler at the triangular at Cross County last week. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

Jed Berggren wrestles his opponent from East Butler at the triangular at Cross County last week. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

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CCO Wrestling Photo

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Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Right: Collin Vrbka (center) achieved his 100th pin of his career at the duals at Tri-County (DeWitt). He is pictured with cousins Jett Vrbka (left) and Coy Vrbka (right). PCN photo by Jen Vrbka.

Right: Collin Vrbka (center) achieved his 100th pin of his career at the duals at Tri-County (DeWitt). He is pictured with cousins Jett Vrbka (left) and Coy Vrbka (right). PCN photo by Jen Vrbka.

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Sports Achievements

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Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Logan Lindsley wrestles his opponent at the Tri-County duals. PCN photo by Jen Vrbka.

Logan Lindsley wrestles his opponent at the Tri-County duals. PCN photo by Jen Vrbka.

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Vrbkas Lead Huskies at Tri-County Duals

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
DEWITT – Shelby-Rising City wrestled at the Tri-County duals. Overall they were fourth out of nine teams. They wrestled Tri-County, Fillmore Central, Auburn, Adams Central, Pawnee City, Lakeview, Falls City and Republic County.Senior Collin Vrbka pinned all his opponents or was forfeited to.
Kaleigh Ruth shoots for three. She put in two in a row to put the Huskies just behind by three at that point in the game. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Kaleigh Ruth shoots for three. She put in two in a row to put the Huskies just behind by three at that point in the game. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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SRC Girls Go 1-1 with Meridian & Riverside

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
SHELBY - The Shelby-Rising City girls just came up short against Riverside and lost 41-35.The first quarter was low scoring with both teams struggling to find the net. Coach Connelly called timeout with just over three minutes left and the score was 4-0 Riverside.
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. 9, 2025

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Wednesday, January 8, 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.