Shelby-Rising City Huskies

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 October 8, 2026

News Staff
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.  Athletes of the Week are brought to you by these fine sponsors.
Shelby-RC senior Carter Eickmeier dives over the goal line for his third touchdown of the game at Lourdes Central Catholic onj Friday at Peru State College. He finsihed with 287 yards, and five touchdowns in the D1 battle. PCN photo By Ken Kush

Shelby-RC senior Carter Eickmeier dives over the goal line for his third touchdown of the game at Lourdes Central Catholic onj Friday at Peru State College. He finsihed with 287 yards, and five touchdowns in the D1 battle. PCN photo By Ken Kush

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Huskies Win Battle of Top Five Rated Teams in Peru

Ken Kush
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
PERU- In the face of adversity, good teams find a way to step up and get the job done.On Friday night with a comfortable 30-0 lead late in the second quarter, the Shelby-RC Huskies saw their two senior leaders go down to injury on consecutive plays.First was Carter Eickmeier, then Jett...
Top left- Blue River’s Jayden Hayes singles to center moving two runners into scoring position during Friday’s game in Lincoln. Top right- Lead-off hitter Taylor Slonecker gets the first of her two steals against Raymond Central. PCN photo by ken Kush.

Top left- Blue River’s Jayden Hayes singles to center moving two runners into scoring position during Friday’s game in Lincoln. Top right- Lead-off hitter Taylor Slonecker gets the first of her two steals against Raymond Central. PCN photo by ken Kush.

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Blue River Takes Second at SNC Tournament

Ken Kush
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
LINCOLN- Rainouts, cancellations and postponements has been the flavor of the 2026 high school softball season.Almost all the high school teams have left games on the schedule due to the excessive amounts of rain that has thrown the schedule into a frenzy and left AD’s searching for dates for...
Shelby-RC’s Brea Schaefer looks for the tip winner in action against the High Plains Storm last week. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Shelby-RC’s Brea Schaefer looks for the tip winner in action against the High Plains Storm last week. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Shelby-RC Volleyball Goes 6-1 and Improves to 14-3

Beth Sparrow
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Shelby-Rising City played in two triangulars and a tournament during a busy homecoming week. They went 6-1 with their only loss to C-1 Central City (15-6 record).vs. Neb. Luth. 2-0Shelby-Rising City beat Nebraska Lutheran in two sets, 25-8 and 25-9. Kierslyn Cattau led with 10 kills.
The Blue River Panthers last loss came in the opening tournament of the year at North Bend to GACC, a team they had defeated the second game of the season. The Panthers are on a 12-game win streak. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

The Blue River Panthers last loss came in the opening tournament of the year at North Bend to GACC, a team they had defeated the second game of the season. The Panthers are on a 12-game win streak. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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Blue River Win Streak Reaches A Dozen

Ken Kush
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
WILBER- The game on Monday night against the Wilber Clatonia Wolverines had originally been scheduled to be played in David City, but the wet fields prompted officials to move the game to Wilber.The move never phased the Blue River Panthers as senior pitcher Abby Lindsley continued her banner...
SRC’s Charlotte Slusarski earned a 12th place finish and medal at the rain shortened EMF Invite last Tuesday. Photo was provided.

SRC’s Charlotte Slusarski earned a 12th place finish and medal at the rain shortened EMF Invite last Tuesday. Photo was provided.

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SRC Huskies Take to the Road During Busy Week

Ken Kush
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
SCHUYLER- The Shelby-RC girls’ golf team probably had their busiest week of the year as they made trips to Schuyler, Friend and Albion all within a six-day stretch.Schuyler Invite On Monday the Huskies participated in the Schuyler Invite and since they did not have a fourth golfer they did not...
SRC’s Jarren Kravig (4) gets the pass break up in the endzone. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

SRC’s Jarren Kravig (4) gets the pass break up in the endzone. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Shelby-RC Finishes Road Win at Home

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
DAVID CITY - Weather was a factor for every team this weekend, but a change of location didn’t bother the Huskies, as they still chalked up a 72-20 win.Friday night started with the game in David City. Lightning, hail and rain delayed, and they finally played almost a quarter at 8:45 pm.
Top-Shelby-RC sophomore Dylan Micek puts the stop on the Neligh-Oakdale ball carrier in the match-up of state rated schools in Shelby. PCN photos by Travis Lane.

Top-Shelby-RC sophomore Dylan Micek puts the stop on the Neligh-Oakdale ball carrier in the match-up of state rated schools in Shelby. PCN photos by Travis Lane.

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Huskies Win Gridiron Battle of Rated Teams

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
SHELBY – The #2 Huskies met the #3 Neligh-Oakdale Warriors at home on Friday and won 44-20.Neligh-Oakdale scored first on their second possession with a 28-yard running touchdown by Trevan Torres about halfway through the first quarter. The points after failed.

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Blue River Runs Win Streak to 10 Games

Ken Kush
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
DAVID CITY- The Blue River Panthers were in the second game of a four-game home stand as Tekamah-Herman and Logan View Scribner Snyder were in town for triangular action on Tuesday.In there opening game the Panthers picked up their 11th win of the year as they toppled T-H 9-1 as they set the stage...
Top left- Kierslyn Cattaau hammers the attack against the Malcolm front line. Top right- Sophomore Hayden Hopwood keeps the ball in play during action against Malcolm. PCN photos by Ken Kush

Top left- Kierslyn Cattaau hammers the attack against the Malcolm front line. Top right- Sophomore Hayden Hopwood keeps the ball in play during action against Malcolm. PCN photos by Ken Kush

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Huskies Volleyball Battles Best of the Best in Lincoln

Ken Kush
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
LINCOLN- To say the Shelby- RC Huskies volleyball team had a busy week, would be an understatement.The Huskies who came into week as the No. 8 team in Class C2 according to the High School Volleyball coaches poll, opened with wins over East Butler, Palmer at the Tigers triangle and Cedar Bluffs all...