Shelby-Rising City Huskies

Shelby-RC senior Alexis Wetjen clears 5-1, a personal best at the C-2 District meet in Louisville. Wetjen won the event as she punched her ticket to state. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

Shelby-RC senior Alexis Wetjen clears 5-1, a personal best at the C-2 District meet in Louisville. Wetjen won the event as she punched her ticket to state. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

Shelby-RC’s Watts, Vrbka and Wetjen All Punch Tickets to Omaha

LOUISVILLE- The team titles at the C-2 District Meet on Thursday were swept by the Bishop Neumann girls and boys teams.
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.

PCN Athletes of the Week for May 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 junior Jett Vrbka won both the long jump and the triple jump at the Centennial Invite last week. He also placed in the 200 meters. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

Shelby-RC junior Jett Vrbka won both the long jump and the triple jump at the Centennial Invite last week. He also placed in the 200 meters. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

Watts Wins Double Gold- Earns 36 Team Points

Vrbka Leads SRC Boys as Double Winner in Long and Triple JumpsUTICA- The warmest day of the year to date greeted the field of seven girls and seven boys teams at the Centennial Track and Field Invite last Tuesday.David City was the boys team champion with 120.
Shelby-RC’s Jaxon Carter strikes his putt on the 14th hole at Quail Run on Thursday during the Scotus Central Catholic Invite Carter led the Huskies as he fired a 47 on the front side and a 43 on the back. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

Shelby-RC’s Jaxon Carter strikes his putt on the 14th hole at Quail Run on Thursday during the Scotus Central Catholic Invite Carter led the Huskies as he fired a 47 on the front side and a 43 on the back. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

Quail Run GC Challenges SRC Huskies at Scotus Invite

COLUMBUS- The large cottonwood tress that line the fairways on the south side of the levee at Quail Run Golf Course in Columbus make the back-nine a difficult challenge.The sound off golf balls hitting off the large trees is a pretty common sound during high school tournaments.
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.

PCN Athletes of the Week for April 23, 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. Jett VrbkaShelby-RC junior Jett Vrbka helped the Huskies to a fourth place finish at the high Plains T and F Invite.
Cougars senior Mason Quilhot won the High Plains Invite with a throw of 131-11 in the discus. PCN photo by Ken Kush

Cougars senior Mason Quilhot won the High Plains Invite with a throw of 131-11 in the discus. PCN photo by Ken Kush

Cougar Boys Crack Top Five Team Finish at High Plains Invite

OSCEOLA- The team title on the boys side of the High Plains Invite on Wednesday came down to the final event.Nebraska Christian held a slim six point lead over David City Aquinas Catholic with just the 4X400 meter relay left to run.
An all area showdown in the fourth heat of the 100 meters. From left to right, Osceola’s Jadelynn Gifford. High Plains’ Gahvi Lesiak, Cross County junior Ansalde Von Hackewitz and Osceola’s Camryn Peterson. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow

An all area showdown in the fourth heat of the 100 meters. From left to right, Osceola’s Jadelynn Gifford. High Plains’ Gahvi Lesiak, Cross County junior Ansalde Von Hackewitz and Osceola’s Camryn Peterson. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow

Cross County Girls Second to Nebraska Christian in Osceola

OSCEOLA- The Nebraska Christian Eagles put up most of their 137 team points in just five events as they scored 18 in the 800, 14 in the 1600, 24 in the 3200, 16 in the 100 hurdles and 21 in the relays.
SRC’s Jaxon Carter and Layne Donner finished fourth at the Fullerton Best Ball Invite. Photo was provided.

SRC’s Jaxon Carter and Layne Donner finished fourth at the Fullerton Best Ball Invite. Photo was provided.

Carter and Donner Earn Fourth Place Medals

GENEVA- The Hidden Hills Golf Course in Geneva, NE was home to the Fillmore Central Invite on Tuesday.The Panthers hosted an 11team field which included the Shelby-RC 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.

PCN Athletes of the Week for April 9, 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.
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.

PCN ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

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.