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Osceola 8-U Baseball team went 8-0 during the regular season and they placed third in the league tournament. Front Row: Joseph White, Jaxon Kruse, Payton Yungdahl, Jericho Battle & Ben Nutz. Back Row: Davis Gillespie, Tex Augustine, Moxon Fischer, Cruz Tonniges, Greyson Klein & Jake Rahn. Coaches: Matt Gillespie, Jordan Fischer & Brock Tonniges

Osceola 8-U Baseball team went 8-0 during the regular season and they placed third in the league tournament. Front Row: Joseph White, Jaxon Kruse, Payton Yungdahl, Jericho Battle & Ben Nutz. Back Row: Davis Gillespie, Tex Augustine, Moxon Fischer, Cruz Tonniges, Greyson Klein & Jake Rahn. Coaches: Matt Gillespie, Jordan Fischer & Brock Tonniges

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The Osceola 8U Baseball- Big 10 League Champs

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The Osceola 8-U girls softball team completed the regular season with an 11-0 record and were also league tournament champions. Front Row: Lilly Kelly, Lizzie McDowell, Eliza Leeling, Avery Bise, Vivian Carlson, Ronnie Carlson, Evelynn Leeling, Ivy Mentink & Kelly Girard. Back Row: Kendall Watts, Tenley Hilger, Gianna Battle, Rayna Lassek, Hadley Michalak, Zaylee Jarosz & Genevieve Lindsley. The team was coached by Tim & Chelsey Girard, Mike & Nicki Carlson and Treg & Kalie Lindsley.

The Osceola 8-U girls softball team completed the regular season with an 11-0 record and were also league tournament champions. Front Row: Lilly Kelly, Lizzie McDowell, Eliza Leeling, Avery Bise, Vivian Carlson, Ronnie Carlson, Evelynn Leeling, Ivy Mentink & Kelly Girard. Back Row: Kendall Watts, Tenley Hilger, Gianna Battle, Rayna Lassek, Hadley Michalak, Zaylee Jarosz & Genevieve Lindsley. The team was coached by Tim & Chelsey Girard, Mike & Nicki Carlson and Treg & Kalie Lindsley.

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Osceola 8-U Softball-League and Tournament Champions

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Members of the newly established Clover Roots 4-H Club recently spent the day giving back to their community by picking up trash and sticks at the Osceola park. Despite the hot weather, the members worked hard with positive attitudes to help clean and improve the park for everyone to enjoy. The club is proud to serve its community and looks forward to participating in more community service projects throughout the year. Photo provided.

Members of the newly established Clover Roots 4-H Club recently spent the day giving back to their community by picking up trash and sticks at the Osceola park. Despite the hot weather, the members worked hard with positive attitudes to help clean and improve the park for everyone to enjoy. The club is proud to serve its community and looks forward to participating in more community service projects throughout the year. Photo provided.

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Clover Roots 4-H Completes Community Service Project

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026

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SOS Rebels 14-U Update

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
MALCOLM – Despite a three-run double by Own Bise and a two-run double by Ridley Cromer, the 14u Rebels dropped a 9-8 decision to host Malcolm 2 on Sunday to fall to 6-8 overall.
The High Plains girls basketball team has been traveling to Centennial High School in Utica on Monday’s night’s and taking part in the basketball camp with games against local schools. Basketball camps will end this week and volleyball and football camps will be getting started. Photos provided by Christian Horn, YNT.

The High Plains girls basketball team has been traveling to Centennial High School in Utica on Monday’s night’s and taking part in the basketball camp with games against local schools. Basketball camps will end this week and volleyball and football camps will be getting started. Photos provided by Christian Horn, YNT.

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High Plains Girls Basketball at Centennial League

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026

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Juniors Fall to Twin River in Silver Creek

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026
SILVER CREEK- It was a relatively quiet week for the SOS Juniors as they had just one game on the schedule and that was played on Thursday night in Silver Creek.The Rebels offense was held in check by Twin River’s Mason Hemmingsen who only allowed two hits in the 6-0 Twin River win.

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From The Corn Stalks/Corn Rows

Ken Kush
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
On the morning of June 8th, Brenden Sorsby was informed that a Texas judge in Lubbock County, had reinstated his NCAA status and he was now eligible to play college football this year at Texas Tech.
SOS’ Ruger Webb beats the tag as he slides into third base during Friday night’s game against David City in Silver Creek at the Ralph Jilg Baseball Tournament. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

SOS’ Ruger Webb beats the tag as he slides into third base during Friday night’s game against David City in Silver Creek at the Ralph Jilg Baseball Tournament. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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SOS Rebels Get Shutout of the Win Column at Ralph Jilg in Silver Creek

Ken Kush
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
SILVER CREEK- Just nine games remain in the regular season and this past weekend was a good test for the SOS pitching staff to see how they would fare in a tournament type atmosphere.
The Cross County 10-U girls softball team recently finished fourth in a 31-team tournament field. Photo was provided.

The Cross County 10-U girls softball team recently finished fourth in a 31-team tournament field. Photo was provided.

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Cross County 10-U Softball

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026
High Plain’s Peyton Hofmann gets off the lefthanded hook for two of her 10 points in Tuesday’s Centennial All-Star Classic. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

High Plain’s Peyton Hofmann gets off the lefthanded hook for two of her 10 points in Tuesday’s Centennial All-Star Classic. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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High Plains Duo Takes the Basketball Court Together One Last Time

Ken Kush
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
UTICA- The Class of 2026 graduated over a month ago, but as far as high school events go, High Plains’ Gahvi Lesiak and Peyton Hofmann have been making the rounds on the all-star circuit since late May.