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ABOVE: The Shelby-Rising City Huskies are crowned conference champs for the second year in a row. BELOW RIGHT: Seniors Wyatt Urkoski (HPC) and Landon Sliva (SRC) placed first and second respectively in the 175 weight class. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

ABOVE: The Shelby-Rising City Huskies are crowned conference champs for the second year in a row. BELOW RIGHT: Seniors Wyatt Urkoski (HPC) and Landon Sliva (SRC) placed first and second respectively in the 175 weight class. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

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HUSKIES REPEAT AS CRC CHAMPS

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
BRAINARD - Eleven boys’ wrestling teams made the trip to East Butler to compete in conference wrestling. The Crossroads conference only has six wrestling teams, so five more were invited to fill out the tourney and make it more competitive.
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

News Staff
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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. Bailey Gress Bailey placed second at a tough Cedar Bluffs meet.
Courtney Carlstrom faces two Dorchester defenders in the conference game Friday afternoon. PCN photo by Cienna Friesen.

Courtney Carlstrom faces two Dorchester defenders in the conference game Friday afternoon. PCN photo by Cienna Friesen.

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Lady Storm Lose Battle for 3rd

Cienna Friesen
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
The battle for third place in the Crossroads Conference was decided on the afternoon of Friday the 26th when the Dorchester girls ended the game with a 15 point lead over High Plains, 35-20.
ABOVE: Lindee Kelley (CC) shoots over the hands of Rylee Ackerson (HPC) at the CRC tourney. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow. BELOW: Kayleigh Ruth (SRC) shoots against David City earlier this month. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

ABOVE: Lindee Kelley (CC) shoots over the hands of Rylee Ackerson (HPC) at the CRC tourney. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow. BELOW: Kayleigh Ruth (SRC) shoots against David City earlier this month. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

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CRC Girls’ Recap of Semifinals & Consolations

Staff Report
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Polk County News YORK - Cross County 57, High Plains 18 ast Tuesday, the Cougars dominated throughout asAnderson and Bricelynn Larson tallied 12 points apiece and the winners held the Storm without a field goal for more than two periods to earn a trip to the finals.
Eli Fjell (left) and Collin Vrbka (right) placed first for Shelby-RC in Greeley. PCN photo by Jen Vrbka.

Eli Fjell (left) and Collin Vrbka (right) placed first for Shelby-RC in Greeley. PCN photo by Jen Vrbka.

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SRC & HPC Wrestle Well at Greeley

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
GREELEY – High Plains and Shelby-Rising City wrestlers competed in the Central Valley invitational on Friday in Greeley. The Huskies did well, coming in fourth with 119 points behind St. Paul, DC Aquinas and Neligh-Oakdale. High Plains also did well, tying for ninth place among 25 teams.
State wrestling takes place at the CHI Health Center every February. This year it will be February 15th-17th. They run 10 mats up until the finals. Pictured is a view from last year’s tourney. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

State wrestling takes place at the CHI Health Center every February. This year it will be February 15th-17th. They run 10 mats up until the finals. Pictured is a view from last year’s tourney. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

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NSAA Discusses State Wrestling Plans

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
OMAHA - Posts on social media have been flying around that some schools are not receiving enough tickets that they requested. This is true, but according to NSAA, it’s just a few of the schools. The NSAA assistant director Ron Higdon released a video explaining this.
Athletes of the week

Athletes of the week

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PCN Athletes of the Week

News Staff
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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. Peyton Hofmann Peyton led the Storm with 12 points in their win over the Huskies.
Ashton Seim dribbles it in while Alex Noyd helps on defense. PCN file photo.

Ashton Seim dribbles it in while Alex Noyd helps on defense. PCN file photo.

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Cougars Upend Storm in County Battle

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
YORK – Alex Noyd might be more known for football than basketball, but on Monday the senior’s long-range shooting helped get Cross County (13-3) off to a good start during Monday’s Crossroads Conference quarterfinals.
Landon Sliva (senior at Shelby-Rising City) recently got his 100th win in wrestling. He is pictured (second from left) with his coaches. Photo provided.

Landon Sliva (senior at Shelby-Rising City) recently got his 100th win in wrestling. He is pictured (second from left) with his coaches. Photo provided.

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Milestones Reached by 4 Wrestlers

News Staff
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Polk County teams learn paths to conference titles

Polk County teams learn paths to conference titles

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CRC SHOWDOWN

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
YORK —The Crossroads Conference basketball tournament starts this next weekend. Polk County will be in anticipation as all four schools are in action. Can the Osceola boys repeat and the Cross County girls improve on 3rd to win? Time will tell.