Shelby-Rising City Huskies

Kelby Neujahr tries to shoot while Blake Schmidt and Dylan Micek defend. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Kelby Neujahr tries to shoot while Blake Schmidt and Dylan Micek defend. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Thelen Pulls Out Last Second Win Against Dawgs

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
SHELBY– The boys’game was back and forth, and it was anyone’s game. Just when Osceola looked to have it in the bag, Husky Noah Thelen shot a three at the last second and it went in for a Husky 55-54 win! The Husky crowd went wild.
Five Huskies placed first including (left to right) Collin Vrbka, Eli Fjell, Coy Vrbka, Jett Vrbka and Owen Krafka. PCN photo by Jen Vrbka.

Five Huskies placed first including (left to right) Collin Vrbka, Eli Fjell, Coy Vrbka, Jett Vrbka and Owen Krafka. PCN photo by Jen Vrbka.

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CRC WRESTLING

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
BRAINARD – East Butler hosted conference wrestling again this year, with this year’s addition of Twin River. Centennial was not present this year. Ten teams competed. CRC teams Twin River, Shelby-Rising City, High Plains, Cross County-Osceola, East Butler and Meridian.
Bailey Gress (HPC)

Bailey Gress (HPC)

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Girls Wrestling: Four Qualify for State!

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
ORD – The Gress sisters from High Plains wrestled in districts at Ord. They both placed third and both punched their ticket to state in Omaha! This will be the first trip to state for Bailey, and the second for Dakota.120: Bailey Gress (HPC, 26-18) won over Khloe Pomplun (DT) in a 30-second pin.
Olivia Frederick tries to hold the ball away from Nebraska Christian defenders. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Olivia Frederick tries to hold the ball away from Nebraska Christian defenders. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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SRC Girls Win Rematch with Eagles

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
SHELBY – Shelby-Rising City post players Nicole Martensen, OliviaAdams and Leah Whitmore combined for just eight points last Friday, but their defense on BDS standout Campbell Bohling was instrumental in their team’s 41-26 home win.
Brock Allen (CC) blocks Blake Schmidt (SRC) from the hoop. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Brock Allen (CC) blocks Blake Schmidt (SRC) from the hoop. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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CC boys Beat SRC to Reach Semis

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
YORK – Cross County (142) ended all suspense early in Monday’s CRC boys basketball quarterfinal with S-RC by scoring the game’s first 11 points en route to a 77-47 win over the Huskies.
Collin Vrbka (center) is pictured with his coaches after his 150th win at the David City Invite. Vrbka is a senior at Shelby-Rising City. PCN photo by Jen Vrbka.

Collin Vrbka (center) is pictured with his coaches after his 150th win at the David City Invite. Vrbka is a senior at Shelby-Rising City. PCN photo by Jen Vrbka.

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Vrbka Achieves 150 Wins

News Staff
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Noah Thelen looks to pass at the Riverside game. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

Noah Thelen looks to pass at the Riverside game. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

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SRC Boys Make Strides and Add Another Win

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
SHELBY– Shelby-Rising City’s boys basketball team has been making strides during a 5-8 first half of the season and the past week seemed a microcosm of how the Huskies are doing it.
Freshman Dylan Micek goes for a basket against Riverside. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Freshman Dylan Micek goes for a basket against Riverside. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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SRC Boys Go 1-1 Against Riverside & Meridian

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
SHELBY- The Huskies couldn’t quite get it done and lost to Riverside last Friday 61-38.The first quarter started slow for the Huskies. Dalton Pokorney put in a basket, as well as Dylan Micek and Jarren Kravig.
LEFT: Carson Swedenburg (HPC) goes up for a basket while Blake Schmidt (SRC) defends. MIDDLE LEFT: Dalton Pokorney (SRC) makes a move to the post on his way to 2 of his 25 points. MIDDLE RIGHT: Ayden Hans hit the buzzer-beater to give the Storm the win. RIGHT: Noah Thelen looks to find an open teammate. PCN photos by Rick Holtz

LEFT: Carson Swedenburg (HPC) goes up for a basket while Blake Schmidt (SRC) defends. MIDDLE LEFT: Dalton Pokorney (SRC) makes a move to the post on his way to 2 of his 25 points. MIDDLE RIGHT: Ayden Hans hit the buzzer-beater to give the Storm the win. RIGHT: Noah Thelen looks to find an open teammate. PCN photos by Rick Holtz

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Hans’ Game-Winner Lifts Storm Over Huskies

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
SHELBY — Ayden Hans has ice in his veins.The Storm senior broke a 51-all tie at the buzzer to give High Plains a 54-51 win over Shelby-Rising City on Friday. Hans scored 8 of his team-high 16 points in the final quarter as the Storm came from behind against the Huskies.