Shelby-Rising City Huskies

.When it was all over, Coy Vrbka (left) and Eli Fjell (right) shared a moment and congratulated each other for winning state championships. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

.When it was all over, Coy Vrbka (left) and Eli Fjell (right) shared a moment and congratulated each other for winning state championships. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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STATE WRESTLING CHAMPIONS: Fjell & Vrbka, Best Friends Bring Home Gold

Ken Kush
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
OMAHA-They came to the state tournament wearing matching t-shirts and left wearing matching gold medals, as Shelby- RC seniors Eli Fjell and Coy Vrbka, best friends for as long as they can remember capped their high school careers on top of the podium in their respective weight brackets at the CHI...
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. 19

News Staff
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
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. SRC HUSKIES WRESTLINGThe Shelby-RC Huskies hosted the D-3 District Wrestling Meet on both Friday and Saturday.
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. 12

News Staff
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
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.
At 145 pounds, SRC’s Nevaeh Martinez gets the 4-1 win over Omaha North’s Karmen Del Rio in sudden victory. Photo was provided.

At 145 pounds, SRC’s Nevaeh Martinez gets the 4-1 win over Omaha North’s Karmen Del Rio in sudden victory. Photo was provided.

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Blue River Qualifies Three Wrestlers at A-4 In Gering

Ken Kush
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
GERING- The Blue River Girls Wrestling team traveled 371 miles west to Gering High School to compete for spots in next weeks Nebraska State Girls Wrestling championships in Omaha at the CHI Health Center.A total of 12 teams made the trip with No. 3 Kearney, No. 6 Gering, No. 7 Grand Island and No.
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. 5

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
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.

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 Jan. 29, 2026

News Staff
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
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.
SRC Tops Meridian/ Suffers Tough Loss at Riverside

SRC Tops Meridian/ Suffers Tough Loss at Riverside

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SRC Tops Meridian/ Suffers Tough Loss at Riverside

Ken Kush
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
SHELBY- A two-game weekend stint left the Shelby-RC Huskies a game above the .500 mark at 6-5 as they lost a close road battle with Riverside 42-38 and returned home less than 24-hours later and walloped Meridian in Crossroads Conference action 57-18.
Left-High Plains 6-1 junior Kyler Hans (1) drives into the teeth of the Shelby-RC defense during Saturday’s Polk County match up in Polk

Left-High Plains 6-1 junior Kyler Hans (1) drives into the teeth of the Shelby-RC defense during Saturday’s Polk County match up in Polk

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Storm’s Strong Second Half Leads to 10-Point Win Over SRC Huskies

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
POLK - The Storm pulled out the win against the Huskies, 53-43.The game started close with the Storm leading by a free throw. Brodey Spurling led with four points for them, with Layne Donner getting five (including a three) for the Huskies. It was 10-9 after a quarter.