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Shelby-RC Announces Girls’ Wrestling Co-Op

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Shelby-Rising City School has announced a girls’ wrestling co-op. The school board voted for a co-op for girls’ wrestling with East Butler and David City, just like the softball co-op. This is a 2-year agreement and will be re-assessed after that.
Above: Kenzie Wruble goes up for the block. Below: Liberty Baker hits a jump serve for the green team. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

Above: Kenzie Wruble goes up for the block. Below: Liberty Baker hits a jump serve for the green team. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

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All-Star Volleyball at CCC

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
COLUMBUS -- Just when they thought volleyball was over, there was one more all-star game. This time Cross County coaches and three Polk County girls played at Central Community College in Columbus.
LIBERTY BAKER

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ATHLETES OF THE YEAR

News Staff
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Liberty Baker excelled in volleyball and track during her career. She led the volleyball team in kills, and led the track team with three medals in every meet. She will continue both sports at York University. Isaiah Zelasney has had quite the athletic career in football, basketball and track.
Shelby-Rising City girls track won the C-6 District title at Centennial. PCN photos by Rick Holtz

Shelby-Rising City girls track won the C-6 District title at Centennial. PCN photos by Rick Holtz

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Lady Huskies Repeat as District Champs

Staff Report
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Centennial hosted the Class C-6 district track meet on Thursday. Ten teams participated. Shelby- Rising City became two-time district champions winning for the second year in a row! They brought in 117 points, which was 38 more than the second-place team (Ord).
Polk County Track Prepares for Districts

Polk County Track Prepares for Districts

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Polk County Track Prepares for Districts

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
STROMSBURG — The Cross County track invitational was held on a warm windy Thursday. Nine boys and girls teams participated. The Polk County girls came in second, third and fourth behind Nebraska Christian.
Shelby-Rising City girls won their third straight CRC Track Title Saturday in Osceola. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Shelby-Rising City girls won their third straight CRC Track Title Saturday in Osceola. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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Polk County Girls Shine at Conference Meet

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
OSCEOLA — The Huskies girls’ track team are now the three-time defending Crossroads Conference Champions. Shelby-Rising City beat out 12 other teams on their way to the CRC crown, finishing with 141 points. Osceola finished second with 92 1/3 points, Cross County finished fourth with 63 points.
The High Plains boys team finished second with 78 points. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

The High Plains boys team finished second with 78 points. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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County Boys Dominant at CRC Meet

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
OSCEOLA — Polk County boys track teams were well-represented at the Crossroads Conference track meet on Saturday in Osceola. The High Plains boys team finished second with 78 points.
Zoey Walker improving the SRC school record she previously set by going 5-04.50 in high jump. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Zoey Walker improving the SRC school record she previously set by going 5-04.50 in high jump. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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Walker & Kelley Win Their Events with PRs

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
OSCEOLA – Shelby-Rising City looked to be the favorite in the girls competition of the Crossroads Conference track and field meet last Saturday and Zoey Walker did her part in making sure the Huskies got off to a good start.
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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ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

News Staff
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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. LIBERTY BAKER Liberty Baker won the 100-meter and 200-meter dashes as well as the 100-meter hurdles.
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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Athletes of the Week

News Staff
Friday, April 28, 2023
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. AVA LARMON Ava Larmon won the 400-meter dash, shot put and discus last week at Twin River.