Shelby-Rising City Huskies

Landon Sliva (senior at Shelby-Rising City) recently got his 100th win in wrestling. He is pictured (second from left) with his coaches. Photo provided.

Landon Sliva (senior at Shelby-Rising City) recently got his 100th win in wrestling. He is pictured (second from left) with his coaches. Photo provided.

For Subscribers

Milestones Reached by 4 Wrestlers

News Staff
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Noah Thelen shoots the three for the Huskies.

Noah Thelen shoots the three for the Huskies.

For Subscribers

Huskies Have Heartbreaking Loss to Scouts

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
SHELBY - The Huskies took on the Scouts once school reopened after the snowstorm. They had a chance but overtime did them in 66-60. The Scouts are 7-3 in Class C1 Shelby-Rising City got a great start, getting on the board first with a basket from Aiden Zimmerman and a trey from Isaac Whitmore.
Polk County teams learn paths to conference titles

Polk County teams learn paths to conference titles

For Subscribers

CRC SHOWDOWN

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
YORK —The Crossroads Conference basketball tournament starts this next weekend. Polk County will be in anticipation as all four schools are in action. Can the Osceola boys repeat and the Cross County girls improve on 3rd to win? Time will tell.
LORALIE LOGAN

LORALIE LOGAN

For Subscribers

PCN Athletes of the Week

News Staff
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
LORALIE LOGAN Loralie Logan is in her first season of wrestling and placed third at both the HPC girls’ meet and the Malcolm meet. WYATT URKOSKI Wyatt Urkoski (HPC) remains undefeated this season in wrestling at 24-0.
Kaylei Perry dribbles around a Meridian defender. PCN photo by Alex Larmon.

Kaylei Perry dribbles around a Meridian defender. PCN photo by Alex Larmon.

For Subscribers

Pinneo Leads Husky Girls to Win over Mustangs

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
SHELBY - Taya Pinneo led her team to a 37-28 win over Meridian at home on Saturday. After starting with a 12-6 lead in the first quarter, the second quarter wasn’t Pinneo’s best, missing two treys. The Huskies added seven points in the second to the Mustangs’ five.

For Subscribers

Three Girls Place in Wrestling Meets

News Staff
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
COLUMBUS - Blue River wrestled twice, at the High Plains Invite at Central Community College in Columbus, and at the Malcolm Invite. Two Shelby-Rising City girls (Turpitt and Logan) placed in Columbus and Logan also placed in Malcolm. For High Plains, Dakota Gress placed 5th in Columbus.
Aiden Zimmerman grabs the rebound Saturday against Meridian. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Aiden Zimmerman grabs the rebound Saturday against Meridian. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

For Subscribers

Husky Boys Down Meridian

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
SHELBY – Shelby-Rising City boys faced Meridian on Saturday. They took the lead and kept it up until the 61-38 win. The first quarter was tight for a while with a tie at eight points with just over a minute left. The Huskies put in a couple more baskets for the lead 12-8.
Landon Sliva wrestles an opponent at the Shelby-Rising City invitational. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

Landon Sliva wrestles an opponent at the Shelby-Rising City invitational. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

For Subscribers

SRC Wrestling Goes 4-4 at Duals

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
DEWITT – Shelby-Rising City wrestlers participated in the Tri-County duals on Friday and Saturday. Nine teams participated. SRC wrestling went 4-4.
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.

For Subscribers

PCN Athletes of the Week

News Staff
Wednesday, January 3, 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. RYLEE ACKERSON High Plains' Rylee Ackerson put in 13 points against Cedar Bluffs, had three steals and two rebounds.
Senior Ethan Fjell pins Preston Kumm (Howells-Dodge) on Saturday. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Senior Ethan Fjell pins Preston Kumm (Howells-Dodge) on Saturday. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

For Subscribers

Husky Grapplers Win Home Tourney

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
SHELBY – Shelby-Rising City hosted their wrestling tournament on Saturday. Seniors Ethan Fjell and Landon Sliva were recognized before wrestling began. Coach Kuhn was recognized as the 2023 Coach of the Year. Thirteen teams competed including teams from ClassA, B, C and D.