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2024-25 HPC Boys Basketball team: (front) Saul Lopez-Santos, Cameron Reed, Carson Swedenburg, Kyler Hans, Leland Pike, Colin Howell; (back) Carter Urkoski, Chase Owens, Haden Helgoth, Maddix Fuhrman, Raul Marino, Ayden Hans and Brodey Spurling. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

2024-25 HPC Boys Basketball team: (front) Saul Lopez-Santos, Cameron Reed, Carson Swedenburg, Kyler Hans, Leland Pike, Colin Howell; (back) Carter Urkoski, Chase Owens, Haden Helgoth, Maddix Fuhrman, Raul Marino, Ayden Hans and Brodey Spurling. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Storm Has Bright Future With Returning Players

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
POLK - With a 16-8 record last year and making it to district finals, the Storm boys’ basketball team has a bright future. They lost two seniors, but neither were starters as Gavin Morris was injured much of the season and Cameron Bohaboj was a guard off the bench.
2024-25 CCO Wrestling: (front) Tymari Francis (CC), Aden Feezell (OSC), Cooper DeWitt (CC), Tyion Francis (CC), Billy Carnes (OSC), Calob Troy (CC). (Back): Jed Berggren (CC), Tony DeWitt (CC), Brenden Gabel (OSC), Mason Quilhot (CC), Paxton Burke (CC) and Joaquin Alvarez- Rodriguez (CC). Not pictured: Karston Dotson-Monroe (CC) and Derek Georges (CC). PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

2024-25 CCO Wrestling: (front) Tymari Francis (CC), Aden Feezell (OSC), Cooper DeWitt (CC), Tyion Francis (CC), Billy Carnes (OSC), Calob Troy (CC). (Back): Jed Berggren (CC), Tony DeWitt (CC), Brenden Gabel (OSC), Mason Quilhot (CC), Paxton Burke (CC) and Joaquin Alvarez- Rodriguez (CC). Not pictured: Karston Dotson-Monroe (CC) and Derek Georges (CC). PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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CCO Wrestling Has Many Newcomers

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Cross County-Osceola has a new coach and many new wrestlers. Coach Dylan Kaup has been coaching wrestling at the junior high level for CCO, but this year he has both. Ben Berggren is assisting.With only five returning wrestlers, many wrestlers will have things to learn.
Collin Vrbka dominates an opponent in wrestling last season. Vrbka won the Class D 285 weight class last year, and looks to repeat. He just signed to play football for Wayne State. PCN file photo.

Collin Vrbka dominates an opponent in wrestling last season. Vrbka won the Class D 285 weight class last year, and looks to repeat. He just signed to play football for Wayne State. PCN file photo.

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Vrbka Works Hard to Excel in Agriculture, Football and Wrestling

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
SHELBY – It’s early afternoon at the Polk County Fairgrounds in Osceola and Shelby-Rising City senior Collin Vrbka had been up at 5 a.m. getting work done for the event, as his family has been involved for many years.
Kyle Sterup (Osceola graduate and former StormDog) was named to the GPAC All Conference First Team. In 2024, he had 69 tackles, 15.5 tackles for loss, 5 sacks and a blocked field goal. He is a senior at Concordia University in Seward. For his career, he has 206 tackles, 45.5 tackles for loss and 13 sacks. Graphic provided.

Kyle Sterup (Osceola graduate and former StormDog) was named to the GPAC All Conference First Team. In 2024, he had 69 tackles, 15.5 tackles for loss, 5 sacks and a blocked field goal. He is a senior at Concordia University in Seward. For his career, he has 206 tackles, 45.5 tackles for loss and 13 sacks. Graphic provided.

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Sterup Receives Football Honors

News Staff
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Crossroads Conference Volleyball Honors

Crossroads Conference Volleyball Honors

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Crossroads Conference Volleyball Honors

Staff Report
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Polk County NewsThe 2024 All-Conference volleyball team was announced over last weekend.FIRST TEAM:1. Haley Sliva (BDS)2. Campbell Bohling (BDS) 3. Sydney Hengelfelt (CC)4. Courtney Carlstrom (HPC)5. Eastyn Kropatsch (OSC) 6. Jaylee Sobotka (Merid.)7. Kinzley Bohling (BDS)8. Bricelynn Larson (CC) 9.
2024-25 OSC BBB team: (front row) Brycen Kula, Jackson Winslow, Max Fritton, Jack Wallace and Brayden Santos (back) Cash Valish, Landon Winslow, Boston Hinkle, Braxton Mestl, Landan Drozd, Kelby Neujahr and Kolton Barr. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

2024-25 OSC BBB team: (front row) Brycen Kula, Jackson Winslow, Max Fritton, Jack Wallace and Brayden Santos (back) Cash Valish, Landon Winslow, Boston Hinkle, Braxton Mestl, Landan Drozd, Kelby Neujahr and Kolton Barr. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Bulldogs Return With Growth and 4 Starters

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Yes, the big kid with the headband has moved on to intramural hoops stardom at a college in Lincoln and Osceola High boys’ basketball fans will miss watching Kale Gustafson play.The 25.6 points and 14.
Lindee Kelley will be one of the leaders on Cross County’s girls basketball team. PCN file photo.

Lindee Kelley will be one of the leaders on Cross County’s girls basketball team. PCN file photo.

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Kelley Focused As Cougars Seek 3rd Straight Trip to State

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
STROMSBURG –As an athlete who has earned All-State mention of some sort in three sports, it would be hard to argue that Lindee Kelley passes the proverbial ‘eye test’ when it comes to proving her worth as a competitor.
Unified Bowling Takes 4th

Unified Bowling Takes 4th

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Unified Bowling Takes 4th

Staff Report
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Shelby-Rising City Unified Bowling took fourth place at the Centennial triangular last Thursday.This Thursday they bowl in Grand Island at Westside Lanes, starting at 11 AM.
2024-25 CC GBB team: (front row) Edie Peterson, Chesney Sundberg, Bricelynn Larson, Lindee Kelley, Adrienne Waller and Ema Dickey; (back row) Beretta Webb, Kelsey Brehm, Ella Clark, Cortina Donnelly, Olive Peterson and Delainey Cramer. Not pictured: Hadley Larson. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

2024-25 CC GBB team: (front row) Edie Peterson, Chesney Sundberg, Bricelynn Larson, Lindee Kelley, Adrienne Waller and Ema Dickey; (back row) Beretta Webb, Kelsey Brehm, Ella Clark, Cortina Donnelly, Olive Peterson and Delainey Cramer. Not pictured: Hadley Larson. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Cross County Hopes Balanced Scoring Equals Third Straight Trip to State

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
STROMSBURG – After going 22-5 two seasons ago and earning a state girls basketball berth, head coach Mitch Boshart’s team was one game better last winter as the Cougars finished 23-4 and made it to state again.