Shelby-Rising City Huskies

Superintendent Tucker Tejkl and Chris Whitmore finished coaching the SRC basketball season. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

Superintendent Tucker Tejkl and Chris Whitmore finished coaching the SRC basketball season. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

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Basketball Coach Removed

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
SHELBY — Shelby-Rising City removed their boys basketball coach from the sidelines with a week remaining in the season. Huskies boys basketball coach Jim Buswell is out as coach and is no longer employed at the district. Attempts to reach Buswell for comment were unsuccessful.
ABOVE: Shelby-Rising City was runner up in Class D. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

ABOVE: Shelby-Rising City was runner up in Class D. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

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COLLIN VRBKA WINS STATE TITLE

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
OMAHA – Four wrestling teams with eleven people went to the CHI Health Center for state wrestling. Nine people brought home medals.
Taya Pinneo finished with a game-high 19 points on Thursday. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Taya Pinneo finished with a game-high 19 points on Thursday. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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No. 1 Bluejays end Husky season

Rick Holtz
Friday, February 16, 2024
WEST POINT — The Huskies came out swinging, but one of the top teams in Class D-1 withstood those punches. Shelby-Rising City (9-12) took an early lead over Class D-1 No.
Logan Lindsley (D138) gets to wrestle first on Friday after losing his first one to second seeded Kohl of Sutherland. PCN photo by Travis Lane

Logan Lindsley (D138) gets to wrestle first on Friday after losing his first one to second seeded Kohl of Sutherland. PCN photo by Travis Lane

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Eight out of Eleven Guaranteed a Medal

Beth Sparrow
Friday, February 16, 2024
OMAHA — High Plains has three guaranteed for a medal, Cross County-Osceola has their lone wrestler getting a medal, and Shelby-Rising City has four in medal-winning position after one day of state wrestling in Omaha. Dakota Gress (G120) came in to the middle of the pack of girls.
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, February 14, 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. Peyton Hofmann Peyton put in the winning shot in overtime for High Plains girls’ basketball team against BDS.
Gabe Dutton-Mofford and Dalton Pokorney (SRC) fight for the rebound against Braxton Mestl (OSC). PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Gabe Dutton-Mofford and Dalton Pokorney (SRC) fight for the rebound against Braxton Mestl (OSC). PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Osceola Boys Escaped Upset by Huskies

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
OSCEOLA – After winning one night earlier on a shot at the buzzer, Osceola High School’s boys basketball team escaped an upset bid by visiting Shelby-Rising City as Kale Gustafson’s 25 points led the Bulldogs to a 69-60 victory over a game Huskies squad.
Wyatt Urkoski goes to state for the third year in a row as one of a few undefeated wrestlers. He pins his opponent at districts here. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Wyatt Urkoski goes to state for the third year in a row as one of a few undefeated wrestlers. He pins his opponent at districts here. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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State Wrestling Preview

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
OMAHA– Ten boys and one girl are off to Omaha for state wrestling. This is the pinnacle of their career in an individual sport. For Dakota Gress, a sophomore at High Plains, she is a pioneer for girls’ wrestling. She wrestled last year as a freshman. This year she is state bound with a 28-9 record.
DISTRICT WRESTLING

DISTRICT WRESTLING

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DISTRICT WRESTLING

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Class C District 1 (CCO) 126: Devin Nuttelman (41-8) placed 2nd and scored 18.0 team points. Champ. Round 1 - Devin Nuttelman (CCO, 41-8) received a bye. Quarterfinal - Devin Nuttelman won by fall over Gage Brown (Thayer Central, 20-14) in 3:07.
Ava Larmon competes in the 400m run last season at the district meet. PCN file photo by Rick Holtz

Ava Larmon competes in the 400m run last season at the district meet. PCN file photo by Rick Holtz

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Ava Larmon Makes College Choice

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
After finishing third in the 2023 NSAA Class C discus event, Ava Larmon has committed to compete in track and field at Nebraska Wesleyan University, a NCAA Division III institution in Lincoln.
Wyatt Urkoski (left, HPC) and Landon Sliva (right, SRC) look for the takedown at CRC wrestling. Urkoski came in first with Sliva in second. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Wyatt Urkoski (left, HPC) and Landon Sliva (right, SRC) look for the takedown at CRC wrestling. Urkoski came in first with Sliva in second. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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CROSSROADS WRESTLING

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
BRAINARD - Six Polk County wrestlers took first place with Shelby-Rising City coming out as conference champion again. Wrestlers that placed include the following: CCO: Devin Nuttelman (132) 1st, Paxton Burke (157) 4th.