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 Feb. 20, 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
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. Lindee KelleyLindee put in the final free throws against Centennial for their win 45-43.
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!
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.Bolstered by 28 points from Taya Pinneo, the Huskies (6-13) spotted...
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.Kole Crawford and LangdonArbuck led a balanced attack with 13 points each and the Cougars hit 11 of 14 field goal...
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

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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.On Saturday, a short-handed bunch was edged at home by Nebraska Lutheran despite the 14 points by Dalton Pokorney and...