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Gress 2nd, Martinez 3rd in Girls’ Wrestling

Gress 2nd, Martinez 3rd in Girls’ Wrestling

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Gress 2nd, Martinez 3rd in Girls’ Wrestling

Beth Sparrow
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
PLATTEVIEW - The Gress girls (High Plains) wrestled at the Platteview Girls’ invite on Saturday. Dakota placed second.125: Bailey Gress had a bye. She then lost to Jocelyn Tackett (SWI) by 2:38. She then won over Julia Pelach (Millard West) by 2:28 pin.
Ayden Hans puts the ball up against Nebraska Christian. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Ayden Hans puts the ball up against Nebraska Christian. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Storm Ups Offense, Thanks to Hans, Urkoski

Craig Pinley
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
POLK – Ayden Hans and Carter Urkoski have shown offensive skills for High Plains boys basketball before, but usually it’s one or the other doing the high scoring.Last Tuesday’s 82-49 win over Nebraska Christian showed the pair both doing damage, with Hans drilling five treys for 22 points and...
Courtney Carlstrom fights some Nebraska Christian girls for the rebound. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Courtney Carlstrom fights some Nebraska Christian girls for the rebound. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Lady Storm Coach Back, HP Splits Home Games

Craig Pinley
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
POLK – The coach is back and the High Plains girls basketball team enjoyed a few home games last week after three road contests, winning one and losing a nailbiter as the Storm headed towards Christmas break.Megan Bruce had been on maternity leave after having a baby on November 5th and assistant...
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 Dec. 19, 2024

News Staff
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.Bella ReckerBella had a double-double against East Butler with 17 points and 10 rebounds.
Senior Bricelynn Larson jumps up for the shot against EMF on Thursday. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Senior Bricelynn Larson jumps up for the shot against EMF on Thursday. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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CC Girls Add Another Win at Friend

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
FRIEND - Thursday Cross County girls came home with a big win over EMF 68-27.The Lady Cougars are versatile, so opposing teams may not know who will score.
Eli Fjell (SRC) tries to take down Neddy Lesiak (HPC). Fjell pinned him in 1:02. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

Eli Fjell (SRC) tries to take down Neddy Lesiak (HPC). Fjell pinned him in 1:02. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

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Husky Wrestlers Place Third in Osceola

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
OSCEOLA – The CCO wrestling invite was held in Osceola on Saturday, although icy weather pushed back the start time two hours. At least one extra team was added as the North Bend Invite was canceled, and Shelby-Rising City came to Osceola.
Gahvi Lesiak dribbles the ball down the court. PCN file photo by Rick Holtz.

Gahvi Lesiak dribbles the ball down the court. PCN file photo by Rick Holtz.

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Lady Storm Can’t Hold On in OT Against Mustangs

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
MCCOOL JUNCTION - The Lady Storm started well against the Lady Mustangs, but ended up with a disappointing overtime loss 54-49.In the first quarter, it was Gahvi Lesiak and Emma Brown doing all the scoring with Lesiak with 7 and Brown 9. Lesiak got 4 of her 10 steals this quarter also.
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.But in the end, Osceola squandered a few chances to win the Crossroads Conference matchup with the...