Shelby-Rising City Huskies

Jett Vrbka gets a kickoff return as Blake Schmidt runs beside. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

Jett Vrbka gets a kickoff return as Blake Schmidt runs beside. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

Shelby-RC Interception Frenzy Sinks Heartland

SHELBY – Following a split of games against two physically- demanding road teams, Shelby-Rising City celebrated its Homecoming last Friday with a defensive effort that may have been unprecedented in Polk County, returning three interceptions for touchdowns during a 60-8 win over Heartland.The most...
Dalton Pokorney gets the hit on an EMF runner as Owen Krafka and others are ready to lend a hand. PCN photo by Jen Vrbka.

Dalton Pokorney gets the hit on an EMF runner as Owen Krafka and others are ready to lend a hand. PCN photo by Jen Vrbka.

Huskies Triumph Over EMF

Polk County NewsSHELBY - Having lost the previous week to state Class D-1 football power Sandy Creek and down 20-8 to host EMF early in the third period last Friday night, Shelby-Rising City might’ve been inclined to push a panic button or two.But the Huskies turned to two of their staples - a...
Husky Alums Succeeding in College Athletics

Husky Alums Succeeding in College Athletics

Husky Alums Succeeding in College Athletics

A pair of Shelby-Rising City alums are making an impact for their respective college teams this fall as Max Hoatson continues to play football for South Dakota School of Mines and Liberty Baker plays volleyball at York University.Hoatson is a redshirt senior wide receiver for the Hardrockers,...
Clare Willis gets ready to chip her ball on the green. Photo provided by SRC.

Clare Willis gets ready to chip her ball on the green. Photo provided by SRC.

SRC Girls’ Golf at GICC

GRAND ISLAND - Husky Golf went to the Grand Island Central Catholic Invite on Thursday. Clare Willis andAlexis Wetjen had great improvement as last year they each shot 132. This year Willis came in with 112 and Wetjen 121.
Jett Vrbka goes for the tackle on Cougar Connor Rempe. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Jett Vrbka goes for the tackle on Cougar Connor Rempe. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Huskies Defend Well Against Loss to Sandy Creek

SANDY CREEK – The Shelby- Rising City Huskies traveled to Sandy Creek to take on the Cougars Friday night. The #4 ranked Huskies fought hard, but lost 28-6 to the #2 ranked Cougars.The first quarter was all defense on both sides of the ball.
Ava Pruter (CC) hits one by the block of Brea Schaefer and Mackenzie Kuns (SRC). PCN photo by Kirk Sparrow.

Ava Pruter (CC) hits one by the block of Brea Schaefer and Mackenzie Kuns (SRC). PCN photo by Kirk Sparrow.

Lady Cougars Win Over Huskies

STROMSBURG – It seemed appropriate that match point in Thursday night’s Cross County 28-26, 25-17, 25-21 volleyball victory over Shelby-Rising City was a Sydney Hengelfelt kill, her 16th of the night.The Cougars have two players that are around 6-foot tall and Hengelfelt and Bricelynn Larson made...
Danica Watts (SRC)

Danica Watts (SRC)

Panthers Add Two Wins

DAVID CITY — Blue River cruised to a 6-1 win over Lakeview on Thursday.The Panthers jumped out to a 5-0 lead after 3 innings before the Vikings could plate a runner.Meagan Jahde led the way going 2-for-4 with 2 RBI and 2 runs scored. Abby Lindsley went 1-for-3 with 2 RBI.
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 Sept. 5, 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. Bricelynn LarsonBricelynn had 8 kills and one ace serve against Fullerton in their opening game.
Carter Eickmeier running the ball behind blockers Jett Vrbka and Dylan Micek. PCN photo by Jen Vrbka.

Carter Eickmeier running the ball behind blockers Jett Vrbka and Dylan Micek. PCN photo by Jen Vrbka.

Huskies Score First Win Over Freeman

SHELBY – The Shelby-Rising City Huskies hosted the Freeman Falcons for a Friday night opener. The Huskies came away with the win 66-24.The Huskies got on the board first with not even a minute off the clock with a 10-yard run by Carter Eickmeier.
Huskies Working Hard Toward a Big Goal

Huskies Working Hard Toward a Big Goal

Huskies Working Hard Toward a Big Goal

The Shelby-Rising City Huskies had a good season last year, going 8-2 and getting to the second round of playoffs, losing to EMF. They only lost a few starters, so Coach Kubik is excited about this season.