Shelby-Rising City Huskies

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.
Carter Eickmeier wrestles an opponent at conference. Eickmeier placed sixth at Fairbury. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Carter Eickmeier wrestles an opponent at conference. Eickmeier placed sixth at Fairbury. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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SRC Wrestles in Fairbury

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
FAIRBURY – Shelby-Rising City wrestled at Fairbury on Friday. They placed fifth out of twelve teams with 141 points. Most of the teams were not Class D schools. They came with three first place finishes and one second. INDIVIDUAL RESULTS: 120: Traven Reznicek (9-27) did not place. Champ.
Two Girls Move On to District Wrestling

Two Girls Move On to District Wrestling

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Two Girls Move On to District Wrestling

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
CRETE – Blue River girls and High Plains girls wrestled at subdistricts in Crete. After competing one Shelby-Rising City Blue River girl, Bailey Turpitt and one High Plains girl, Dakota Gress, qualified for districts. Districts will be held in Aurora on Friday.
Layne Donner dribbles it down at BDS. PCN photo by Cienna Friesen.

Layne Donner dribbles it down at BDS. PCN photo by Cienna Friesen.

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Huskies Go 1-1

Cienna Friesen
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
The Shelby-Rising City Huskies girls basketball players took on the Bruning-Davenport/ Shickley Eagles on Friday the 2nd at the Eagles’ home court. The Huskies won, 53-30, against the less confident Eagles.
ABOVE: The Shelby-Rising City Huskies are crowned conference champs for the second year in a row. BELOW RIGHT: Seniors Wyatt Urkoski (HPC) and Landon Sliva (SRC) placed first and second respectively in the 175 weight class. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

ABOVE: The Shelby-Rising City Huskies are crowned conference champs for the second year in a row. BELOW RIGHT: Seniors Wyatt Urkoski (HPC) and Landon Sliva (SRC) placed first and second respectively in the 175 weight class. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

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HUSKIES REPEAT AS CRC CHAMPS

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
BRAINARD - Eleven boys’ wrestling teams made the trip to East Butler to compete in conference wrestling. The Crossroads conference only has six wrestling teams, so five more were invited to fill out the tourney and make it more competitive.
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, January 31, 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. Bailey Gress Bailey placed second at a tough Cedar Bluffs meet.
ABOVE: Lindee Kelley (CC) shoots over the hands of Rylee Ackerson (HPC) at the CRC tourney. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow. BELOW: Kayleigh Ruth (SRC) shoots against David City earlier this month. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

ABOVE: Lindee Kelley (CC) shoots over the hands of Rylee Ackerson (HPC) at the CRC tourney. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow. BELOW: Kayleigh Ruth (SRC) shoots against David City earlier this month. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

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CRC Girls’ Recap of Semifinals & Consolations

Staff Report
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Polk County News YORK - Cross County 57, High Plains 18 ast Tuesday, the Cougars dominated throughout asAnderson and Bricelynn Larson tallied 12 points apiece and the winners held the Storm without a field goal for more than two periods to earn a trip to the finals.
Eli Fjell (left) and Collin Vrbka (right) placed first for Shelby-RC in Greeley. PCN photo by Jen Vrbka.

Eli Fjell (left) and Collin Vrbka (right) placed first for Shelby-RC in Greeley. PCN photo by Jen Vrbka.

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SRC & HPC Wrestle Well at Greeley

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
GREELEY – High Plains and Shelby-Rising City wrestlers competed in the Central Valley invitational on Friday in Greeley. The Huskies did well, coming in fourth with 119 points behind St. Paul, DC Aquinas and Neligh-Oakdale. High Plains also did well, tying for ninth place among 25 teams.
State wrestling takes place at the CHI Health Center every February. This year it will be February 15th-17th. They run 10 mats up until the finals. Pictured is a view from last year’s tourney. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

State wrestling takes place at the CHI Health Center every February. This year it will be February 15th-17th. They run 10 mats up until the finals. Pictured is a view from last year’s tourney. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

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NSAA Discusses State Wrestling Plans

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
OMAHA - Posts on social media have been flying around that some schools are not receiving enough tickets that they requested. This is true, but according to NSAA, it’s just a few of the schools. The NSAA assistant director Ron Higdon released a video explaining this.