Shelby-Rising City Huskies

2024 Husky volleyball (front left to right): Kendall Nickolite, Taya Pinneo, Nevaeh Martinez, Jordyn Donner, Aleigha Escobar- Schaefer; (middle) Olivia Frederick, Charlie Spitz, Emma Svoboda, Kaleigh Ruth, Madison Augustin, Brooklyn Baker; (back): Leah Whitmore, Brea Schaefer, Mackenzie Kuns, Charlie Thompson, and head coach Abby Kuns. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

2024 Husky volleyball (front left to right): Kendall Nickolite, Taya Pinneo, Nevaeh Martinez, Jordyn Donner, Aleigha Escobar- Schaefer; (middle) Olivia Frederick, Charlie Spitz, Emma Svoboda, Kaleigh Ruth, Madison Augustin, Brooklyn Baker; (back): Leah Whitmore, Brea Schaefer, Mackenzie Kuns, Charlie Thompson, and head coach Abby Kuns. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Husky Volleyball Aims for the Post-Season

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Shelby-Rising City lost two starters to graduation (the Larmon twins), but they still have high expectations with several other returning players. Taya Pinneo is the senior setter who brings much experience to the court. She set extensively last year, putting up 600 for the season.
Kale Gustafson runs it in for a touchdown for the East team at the Sertoma 8-man all star game. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Kale Gustafson runs it in for a touchdown for the East team at the Sertoma 8-man all star game. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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Sertoma 8-Man All Star Game Features 4 Local Players

News Staff
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
HASTINGS - Four seniors were selected to play in the Sertoma 8-man all star football game held Saturday evening in Hastings.

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Three Golds, Two Bronze and HPC Boys 7th as Team

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
OMAHA–After two hot windy days in Omaha, the 32 athletes who competed at state completed their events and 16 medals were brought home.After an exciting tie breaker jump off against Mariah Tessman of Heartland, Janna Roberts cleared 10’9” for a new school record and gold medal in pole vault.
Cole Redden (CC, left) and Isaac Whitmore (SRC, right) jump the 300m intermediate hurdles at districts. They both qualified for state. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Cole Redden (CC, left) and Isaac Whitmore (SRC, right) jump the 300m intermediate hurdles at districts. They both qualified for state. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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Class C Districts

News Staff
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
UTICA — Class C-6 districts were held in Utica Thursday at Centennial High School. Ten teams competed. Individually top two spots guaranteed to go to state, and one relay.
Above: Kylee Krol (CC), Alexis Burritt (OSC) and Danica Watts (SRC) finished the 4x100 relay first, second and third respectively. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Above: Kylee Krol (CC), Alexis Burritt (OSC) and Danica Watts (SRC) finished the 4x100 relay first, second and third respectively. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Cross County Invite: Girls 2, 3, 4 & CC Boys 2nd

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
STROMSBURG – Nine teams gathered for the Dennis Koinzan Invite at Cross County. Included were three in our coverage area: Cross County, Osceola and Shelby- Rising City. Area girls did well with Shelby-RC, Cross County and Osceola placing second through fourth respectively.
Above: Brodey Spurling (HPC), Cole Redden (CC) and Isaac Whitmore (SRC) leap over their hurdles. Whitmore took home gold. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow. Below:

Above: Brodey Spurling (HPC), Cole Redden (CC) and Isaac Whitmore (SRC) leap over their hurdles. Whitmore took home gold. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow. Below:

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Polk County Girls Go 2, 3, 4 & Boys 2, 3 at CRC

Staff Report
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Polk County NewsOSCEOLA – McCool Junction cleaned up, taking the CRC championship for both boys and girls. McKenna Yates of McCool Junction was the big winner for the girls in the 100, 200 and 400 and the female Gail Arnett Award.For our teams, the Cross County girls came in second by half a point.
Above: Matthew Frazier (left, CC) and Revin Nyberg (right, CC) run in the 1600 meters. PCN photo by Cienna Friesen.

Above: Matthew Frazier (left, CC) and Revin Nyberg (right, CC) run in the 1600 meters. PCN photo by Cienna Friesen.

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SRC Girls Win Own Invite

News Staff
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
SHELBY - Another windy day for track on Tuesday as thirteen teams competed at the Shelby-Rising City Invite. The Lady Huskies took first place with 111 points, just three points over David City. Cross County girls came in third, with Osceola following in fourth.
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

News Staff
Wednesday, May 1, 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.
Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. This week we break with our norm and selected two female athletes.

Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. This week we break with our norm and selected two female athletes.

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PCN Athletes of the Week

News Staff
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. This week we break with our norm and selected two female athletes. Athletes of the Week are brought to you by these fine sponsors.
Dalton Pokorney watches his discus after giving it a toss. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Dalton Pokorney watches his discus after giving it a toss. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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SRC Girls Take Second at Twin River

News Staff
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
GENOA– Seven teams gathered on a cool breezy day for track at Twin River. The Shelby-Rising City girls came in second with 134 points, three points behind Clarkson-Leigh. Shelby-Rising City boys placed fourth.