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Above: Cross County girls won their 3rd consecutive Runza Holiday championship. Pictured are (front, left to right) Savannah Quilhot, Scarlet Peterson, Kelsey Brehm, Bricelynn Larson, Lindee Kelley, Chesney Sundberg, Olive Peterson, Delainey Cramer; (second row) Rylen Allen, Coach Boshart, Cortina Donnelly, Ella Clark, Ema Dickey, Adrienne Waller, Edie Peterson, Hadley Larson, Coach Allison, Chloe Johnston, Coach Nielsen and Cortlyn Sundberg. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

Above: Cross County girls won their 3rd consecutive Runza Holiday championship. Pictured are (front, left to right) Savannah Quilhot, Scarlet Peterson, Kelsey Brehm, Bricelynn Larson, Lindee Kelley, Chesney Sundberg, Olive Peterson, Delainey Cramer; (second row) Rylen Allen, Coach Boshart, Cortina Donnelly, Ella Clark, Ema Dickey, Adrienne Waller, Edie Peterson, Hadley Larson, Coach Allison, Chloe Johnston, Coach Nielsen and Cortlyn Sundberg. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

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LADY COUGARS WIN 3RD CONSECUTIVE RUNZA HOLIDAY CHAMPIONSHIP

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
CENTRAL CITY- In a rematch of December 21st at Cross County, the girls took on Central City to try to avenge their only loss.
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. 2, 2025

News Staff
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.Edie PetersonEdie Peterson had 23 points, shot 50% (making 5 of 10) on three pointers and hit all 4 of her free throws for Cross County against Wood River.Carter UrkoskiCarter Urkoski had 25...
Edie Peterson takes one to the hoop against Central City. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

Edie Peterson takes one to the hoop against Central City. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Lady Cougars Win Over Wood River in Tourney

Craig Pinley
Monday, December 30, 2024
WOOD RIVER - Edie Peterson scored a career-high 23 points with five three-point baskets as Cross County’s girls basketball team broke open a close game in the third period and cruised to a 63-38 win over host Wood River on day one of an eight-team tourney that began Saturday.Peterson opened the...
Carter Urkoski (HPC) fights Brody Johnson (EB, 6’11) for the rebound. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Carter Urkoski (HPC) fights Brody Johnson (EB, 6’11) for the rebound. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Storm Boys Place 2nd at East Butler

Beth Sparrow
Monday, December 30, 2024
BRAINARD – The Storm went to East Butler for their annual holiday tournament. Friday they faced Walthill in a rematch of district finals from last spring. This time High Plains won 75-57. Saturday they played in the tournament against fourth ranked in Class D1, East Butler.
Landan Drozd pulls down a rebound against Kenesaw. PCN file photo by Blaine Winslow.

Landan Drozd pulls down a rebound against Kenesaw. PCN file photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Osceola Loses to Knights

Beth Sparrow
Monday, December 30, 2024
OSCEOLA – Osceola girls hosted Archbishop Bergan in the first round of holiday tournament on Saturday.
Langdon Arbuck goes up to score against Wood River. Photo courtesy of Jimmy Rash Photography.

Langdon Arbuck goes up to score against Wood River. Photo courtesy of Jimmy Rash Photography.

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Cross County Boys Beat Wood River to Open Tourney

Craig Pinley
Monday, December 30, 2024
WOOD RIVER – Leading only 24-23 at halftime, the Cross County boys basketball team exploded offensively in the third period and raced to a 63-31 victory over host Wood River in first-round play of the Runza Christmas tourney Saturday.Using a half-court zone press and playing aggressively on...
Dylan Micek tries to keep the rebound away from EMF. PCN photo by Calvin Holtz.

Dylan Micek tries to keep the rebound away from EMF. PCN photo by Calvin Holtz.

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Husky Boys Drop Pair of Games at Tourney

Rick Holtz
Monday, December 30, 2024
FRIEND — The Huskies opened the second half of the season with a pair of losses at the Exeter-Milligan/ Friend Holiday Tournament.Shelby-Rising City took on the host team on Friday in the opening round of the tournament.
Four SRC wrestlers took first place at their invite on Saturday. From left: Collin Vrbka (285), Eli Fjell (215), Jett Vrbka (165) and Carter Eickmeier (138). PCN photo by Jen Vrbka.

Four SRC wrestlers took first place at their invite on Saturday. From left: Collin Vrbka (285), Eli Fjell (215), Jett Vrbka (165) and Carter Eickmeier (138). PCN photo by Jen Vrbka.

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SRC Takes 4th at Own Invite

Beth Sparrow
Monday, December 30, 2024
SHELBY – Saturday Shelby- Rising City hosted their wrestling tournament. The team came in fourth with four guys placing first: Collin Vrbka, Jett Vrbka, Eli Fjell and Carter Eickmeier. In addition, Logan Lindsley placed second.138: Carter Eickmeier placed first. Eickmeier started with a bye.
Above: Taya Pinneo shoots one. She hit 1000 career points at the holiday tourney. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

Above: Taya Pinneo shoots one. She hit 1000 career points at the holiday tourney. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

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Lady Huskies Get First Win, Pinneo Hits 1000

Rick Holtz
Monday, December 30, 2024
FRIEND — Taya Pinneo scored her 1,000th career point on Saturday as Shelby-Rising City finished third at the Exeter-Milligan/Friend Holiday Tournament.The Huskies’ senior point guard eclipsed the milestone when she knocked down a three-point basket with 6:53 remaining in the fourth quarter of...
Rylee Hofmann shoots a free throw against Walthill. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Rylee Hofmann shoots a free throw against Walthill. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Lady Storm Takes Third in East Butler

Beth Sparrow
Monday, December 30, 2024
BRAINARD – The Lady Storm went to East Butler for their holiday tourney. First on Friday they played Walthill, and lost in the last few minutes 51-46.