Shelby-Rising City Huskies

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County Teams Meet for Bragging Rights

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
On November 15, 2019, it seemed all of Polk County was crammed around a football field in Clarks, NE as two eight-man football teams representing three county schools battled in the Class D-1 semifinals, with eventual state champ Osceola-High Plains edging Cross County 34-30 on the strength of a...
Kendall Nickolite sends a free-ball back over the net on Thursday against McCool Junction. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

Kendall Nickolite sends a free-ball back over the net on Thursday against McCool Junction. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

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Huskies Cruise to Win Heading into CRC

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
SHELBY — The Huskies are gearing-up for the CRC. Shelby-Rising City looks to make a little noise this week in the Crossroads Conference Tournament and they used Thursday’s match against McCool Junction as a tune-up ahead of Saturday’s conference tournament.
Landon Sliva tries to get away from a Titan defender. PCN photo by Jen Vrbka.

Landon Sliva tries to get away from a Titan defender. PCN photo by Jen Vrbka.

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SRC Earns Third Shutout, Moves to 6-0

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
SHELBY – Isaac Whitmore scored on a 62-yard touchdown catch, recovered a fumble, and was a key defender for Shelby-Rising City as the Huskies took advantage of multiple Twin River turnovers and earned a 44-0 Homecoming victory over the Titans Friday night that raised their overall mark to 6-0.
Collin Vrbka stares down his man on defense at Madison. PCN photo by Jen Vrbka.

Collin Vrbka stares down his man on defense at Madison. PCN photo by Jen Vrbka.

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Shelby-RC Wins Over Madison

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
MADISON — If that final whistle wasn’t blown, they would still be scoring touchdowns. No. 7 Shelby-Rising City scored early and often and cruised to a 64-6 win of Madison to stay unbeaten. The Huskies scored on 4-of-5 offensive possessions in the first half.
Lillian Wetjen scoops one out onto the green at their last meet. Photo provided.

Lillian Wetjen scoops one out onto the green at their last meet. Photo provided.

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Husky Golf Competes at Fullerton Invite

News Staff
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
The ladies as a team shot their best on the year with 446. Alexis Wetjen, Lillian Wetjen and Lila Weddle all shot personal bests. Alexis Wetjen shot 50 on the front nine and 57 on the back. Lillian shot 54 on the front nine and 59 on the back for a total of 108.
SRC Upends Clarkson-Leigh 36-14

SRC Upends Clarkson-Leigh 36-14

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SRC Upends Clarkson-Leigh 36-14

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
SHELBY – A little trickery on the team’s initial offensive play was effective, but any notion that Shelby-Rising City’s football team needed smoke and mirrors to upend visiting Clarkson-Leigh last Friday would be incorrect.
Eli Fjell kicks off for SRC. PCN photo by Jen Vrbka.

Eli Fjell kicks off for SRC. PCN photo by Jen Vrbka.

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Huskies Put Up Their Third Win

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
SHELBY – Shelby-Rising City juniors Dalton Pokorney and Collin Vrbka celebrated induction into the National Honor Society last Wednesday for their academic prowess and Pokorney used his smarts two nights later to score a defensive touchdown.
Isaac Whitmore goes for the catch as a Mead defender is close by. PCN photo by Jen Vrbka.

Isaac Whitmore goes for the catch as a Mead defender is close by. PCN photo by Jen Vrbka.

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Huskies Triumph Over the Raiders

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
MEAD – The Huskies traveled to Mead for their first away game. The Huskies put the first points on the board with a touchdown run by Gabe Dutton-Mofford. The two-point conversion failed. The Raiders answered with a touchdown and a two-point conversion to take the lead 8-6.
LILLY PETERSON

LILLY PETERSON

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ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

News Staff
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
LILLY PETERSON Lilly led the Lady Cougars with 12 kills, 4 blocks and 2 ace serves in their game against Shelby-Rising City. GABE DUTTON-MOFFORD Gabe scored 5 rushing touchdowns and 225 rushing yards. That is the most in Coach Kubik's tenure at SRC.