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CRAIG PINLEY

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Scattered Thoughts from a Husker State

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Monday, December 30, 2024

Since we’re in the “Year in Review” mode in closing out 2024 and beginning 2025, I thought I’d come up with my own version, as today (January 2nd) marks the beginning of Year 7 of my being a resident of Stromsburg, NE.We arrived on a cold Thursday and five days later, I watched my first Polk County...

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 Dec. 26, 2024

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Tuesday, December 24, 2024

Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.

Brenden Gabel wrestles an opponent at Kearney Catholic duals on Saturday. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

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CCO Wrestling Wins 2 in Duals

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Tuesday, December 24, 2024

KEARNEY – Cross County Osceola Twisters took part in the duals at Kearney Catholic on Saturday.

Eli Fjell scored his 100th win on Saturday at the Platteview invite. Eli is a junior at Shelby- Rising City. PCN photo by Jen Vrbka.

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Fjell Scores 100th Win

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Tuesday, December 24, 2024

Senior Thatcher Hanson shoots a three pointer against Central City. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Cougars Get Tested Against Bison

Craig Pinley

Tuesday, December 24, 2024

STROMSBURG – After winning games by 46 and 25 points earlier in the week, the Cross County boys basketball team began to pull away from visiting Central City on Saturday afternoon, taking an 11-point lead in the second period.But the Bison didn’t flinch and after trailing 22-15 at halftime,...

Coy Vrbka attached his 100th career win at the Platteview tournament. PCN photo by Jen Vrbka.

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Two S-RC Wrestlers Place First at Platteview

Beth Sparrow

Tuesday, December 24, 2024

PLATTEVIEW – High Plains and Shelby-Rising City wrestled at Platteview on Saturday. Shelby- Rising City placed 8th and High Plains 14th out of 16 teams.Both Coy Vrbka and Eli Fjell of Shelby-Rising City scored their 100th wins at this meet. Eli Fjell also placed first.

Adrienne Waller goes up for a basket against Central City. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Lady Cougars Gored by Bison Defense for First Loss

Craig Pinley

Tuesday, December 24, 2024

STROMSBURG – Two of the better defensive teams in the area met up Saturday at Cross County High and Central City forced 21 turnovers and got 18 points from freshman Journi Schindler in a 37-27 road win over the Cougars.The Bison used a zone defense that kept the hosts from scoring from long range,...

Taya Pinneo shooting one against McCool Junction. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Huskies Suffer Loss to Mustangs, Boys Win Over Schuyler

Beth Sparrow

Tuesday, December 24, 2024

GIRLS SHELBY - In spite of a standout performance by Taya Pinneo, the Lady Huskies lost to the Lady Mustangs on Thursday, 53-39.Pinneo had 31 of the Huskies’ 39 points, including tying her record for the most three-pointers in a game, which is 7.

ELI FJELL

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ELI FJELL

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Tuesday, December 24, 2024

Eli pinned all his opponents at the Platteview invite and he got his 100th career win.

Above: Brayden Santos shoots the ball. PCN photos by Blaine Winslow.

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Lady Dawgs Lose 2, Boys Go 2-1

Beth Sparrow

Tuesday, December 24, 2024

GIRLS The Osceola girls added two more losses to their record against Dorchester and David City Aquinas. However they were able to add a seventh girl to the court, as Emersyn Prososki was back on the floor.