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Area Athletes Receive CRC Honors

Rick Holtz
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Polk County basketball players are beginning to see postseason honors roll in. The Crossroads All-Conference teams were announced earlier this week. The boys all-conference first team features Osceola senior Isaiah Zelasney and junior Kale Gustafson.
Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. This week since there were no male competitions we are limiting it to just one female.

Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. This week since there were no male competitions we are limiting it to just one female.

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Athlete of the Week

News Staff
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. This week since there were no male competitions we are limiting it to just one female. Athlete 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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ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

News Staff
Wednesday, March 1, 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.
Isaac Whitmore passes out of a double team on Tuesday. PCN photos by Rick Holtz

Isaac Whitmore passes out of a double team on Tuesday. PCN photos by Rick Holtz

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Huskies Fall to Eagles in Subdistrict Opener

Rick Holtz
Thursday, February 23, 2023
McCOOL JUNCTION — The game was closer than the final score indicated. Shelby-Rising City saw its season end in the opening round of the D1-3 Subdistrict at McCool Junction on Tuesday. The Eagles advanced to Thursday’s subdistrict final with a 48-40 win over the Huskies.
Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. This week we wanted to recognize two male athletes and two female athletes.

Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. This week we wanted to recognize two male athletes and two female athletes.

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ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

News Staff
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. This week we wanted to recognize two male athletes and two female athletes. Athletes of the Week are brought to you by these fine sponsors.
Though he does not attend a Polk County high school, Shelby resident Grady Romshek, a senior at Aquinas Catholic in David City, stood tall as the Class D 106-pound champion. Also on the podium with him was Shelby-Rising City's Owen Krafka, who finished third, and High Plains' Levi Russell, who finished sixth. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Though he does not attend a Polk County high school, Shelby resident Grady Romshek, a senior at Aquinas Catholic in David City, stood tall as the Class D 106-pound champion. Also on the podium with him was Shelby-Rising City's Owen Krafka, who finished third, and High Plains' Levi Russell, who finished sixth. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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8 Area Wrestlers Return with Medals

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
OMAHA — Polk County was well-represented at the CHI Health Center Arena in Omaha. County schools sent 12 wrestlers and eight found themselves on the medal stand on Saturday.   SRC: Justin Knoll (160 pounds) would first wrestle Varner of Hemingford and pinned him in 3:13.

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Huskies Finish Regular Season with Loss at Home

Staff Report
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
SHELBY — Shelby-Rising City closed out the regular season at home on Friday with a 43-36 loss to East Butler. The game started out slow for both teams. Dalton Pokorney put the Huskies on the board first, connecting on a basket at the 6:14 mark in the opening quarter.
PCN photos by Rick Holtz

PCN photos by Rick Holtz

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Boys Basketball Subdistrict Opponents Announced

Rick Holtz
Thursday, February 16, 2023
The boys subdistrict pairings were released earlier this week and area teams have begun their journey to Lincoln. Osceola has the hardest path forward in the D2-3 Subdistrict, with four teams with winning records in the field.
Taya Pinneo finished with a season-high 32 points on Tuesday against Centennial. PCN photos by Rick Holtz

Taya Pinneo finished with a season-high 32 points on Tuesday against Centennial. PCN photos by Rick Holtz

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Huskies season ends at subdistrict

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
STROMSBURG — Despite a 32-point performance by Taya Pinneo, Shelby-Rising City lost its C2-7 semifinal contest to Centennial Tuesday to finish 10-12 on the season.