Shelby-Rising City Huskies

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.
LEFT: Leah Whitmore (SRC) dribbles around Allie Howell (HPC). MIDDLE LEFT: Allie Howell finished with 5 points for the Storm. MIDDLE RIGHT: Kaleigh Ruth goes up for 2 of her 5 points. RIGHT: Courtney Carlstrom dribbles around the Husky defense. PCN photos by Rick Holtz

LEFT: Leah Whitmore (SRC) dribbles around Allie Howell (HPC). MIDDLE LEFT: Allie Howell finished with 5 points for the Storm. MIDDLE RIGHT: Kaleigh Ruth goes up for 2 of her 5 points. RIGHT: Courtney Carlstrom dribbles around the Husky defense. PCN photos by Rick Holtz

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Lady Storm Top Huskies in County Battle

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
SHELBY — High Plains held off a late Shelby-Rising City run to hold on for a 35-32 win on Friday.Rylee Ackerson scored 4 of her 5 points in the final 3:26 of the fourth quarter to keep the Storm ahead of the Huskies. Shelby-Rising City connected on just 2-of-9 free throws in the final quarter.
Bailey Turpitt placed first at Millard West. Photo provided.

Bailey Turpitt placed first at Millard West. Photo provided.

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Turpitt Places First for Blue River

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
OMAHA – The Blue River girls wrestled at Millard West on Saturday. Bailey Turpitt placed first, and Danica Watts came in fourth.100: Kynnlee Hamling lost to Maria Hoegemeyer (Millard West) by pin in 3:14. She then had a bye. Then she lost to Jazmin Leija (Linc. Northstar) by pin in 2:41.
Above: Taya Pinneo shoots one. She hit 1000 career points at the holiday tourney. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

Above: Taya Pinneo shoots one. She hit 1000 career points at the holiday tourney. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

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Lady Huskies Get First Win, Pinneo Hits 1000

Rick Holtz
Monday, December 30, 2024
FRIEND — Taya Pinneo scored her 1,000th career point on Saturday as Shelby-Rising City finished third at the Exeter-Milligan/Friend Holiday Tournament.
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 Dec. 26, 2024

News Staff
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
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 are brought to you by these fine sponsors Taya PinneoTaya Pinneo scored 31 points against McCool and tied her own record for most three pointers in a game, which is 7.
Taya Pinneo shooting one against McCool Junction. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Taya Pinneo shooting one against McCool Junction. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Huskies Suffer Loss to Mustangs, Boys Win Over Schuyler

Beth Sparrow
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
GIRLS SHELBY - In spite of a standout performance by Taya Pinneo, the Lady Huskies lost to the Lady Mustangs on Thursday, 53-39.Pinneo had 31 of the Huskies’ 39 points, including tying her record for the most three-pointers in a game, which is 7.
Wyatt Hengelfelt (CC) takes the ball up to the basket as Dalton Pokorney (SRC) defends. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Wyatt Hengelfelt (CC) takes the ball up to the basket as Dalton Pokorney (SRC) defends. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Cougars Open with Signature Win,Add Victory over S-RC

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
STROMSBURG – It’s supposed to be the season for giving and the Cross County boys basketball team is already showing that – when it concerns its offense – the Cougars are willing and able to sacrifice for the greater good.
Jett Vrbka wrestles his opponent from Clarkson-Leigh. He pinned him in 1:16. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Jett Vrbka wrestles his opponent from Clarkson-Leigh. He pinned him in 1:16. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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S-RC Wins Own Quad

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
SHELBY - Shelby-Rising City hosted a quad last Thursday with High Plains, Winside and Clarkson-Leigh. The Huskies came out the big winners, defeating Clarkson- Leigh 52-12, Winside 42-18 and High Plains 41-24. High Plains came in second, with their only loss to S-RC.
2024-25 SRC girls wrestlers: (front) Bailey Turpitt, Alaina Andel, Kynlee Hamling, Miranda Frandsen; (back) Taylor Shelton, Danica Watts, Loralie Logan, Nevaeh Martinez and Jessica Bauers. Not pictured: Amanda Glatter. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

2024-25 SRC girls wrestlers: (front) Bailey Turpitt, Alaina Andel, Kynlee Hamling, Miranda Frandsen; (back) Taylor Shelton, Danica Watts, Loralie Logan, Nevaeh Martinez and Jessica Bauers. Not pictured: Amanda Glatter. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Blue River Girls’ Wrestling

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
DAVID CITY - Shelby-Rising City combines with East Butler and David City for Blue River girls’ wrestling. This year seven girls from S-RC return to the mats.Bailey Turpitt (senior) is back for her third year. She just missed state last year, and her first year as a sophomore she wrestled boys.
Shelby-RC 2024-25 girls basketball team: (front) Kendall Nickolite, Jordyn Donner, Taya Pinneo and Nicole Martensen; (second) Olivia Adams, Aleigha Escobar-Schaefer, Ashlyn Long, Leah Whitmore, Patience Spitz and Kaleigh Ruth; (third) Brooklyn Sumner, Maddie Augustin, Brea Schaefer and Olivia Frederick. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Shelby-RC 2024-25 girls basketball team: (front) Kendall Nickolite, Jordyn Donner, Taya Pinneo and Nicole Martensen; (second) Olivia Adams, Aleigha Escobar-Schaefer, Ashlyn Long, Leah Whitmore, Patience Spitz and Kaleigh Ruth; (third) Brooklyn Sumner, Maddie Augustin, Brea Schaefer and Olivia Frederick. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Lady Huskies Led by Pinneo

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
SHELBY - Senior Taya Pinneo is excited for her favorite sport to begin. Although she attained 2000 sets in volleyball, she told Polk County News “basketball is really her favorite sport”. Last year she was the point guard with step-sister Ava Larmon driving in points.