Shelby-Rising City Huskies

Shelby-Rising City wrestlers had a busy couple of days. On Thursday the Huskies won the 2023 Crossroads Conference Title. On Saturday the team traveled to Kearney for the 2023 NSAA State Dual Championships, where the Huskies finished fourth.

Shelby-Rising City wrestlers had a busy couple of days. On Thursday the Huskies won the 2023 Crossroads Conference Title. On Saturday the team traveled to Kearney for the 2023 NSAA State Dual Championships, where the Huskies finished fourth.

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County Clashes at CRC Tournament

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
BRAINARD — What a way to head into the weekend. The Huskies won the Crossroads Conference Tournament crown on Thursday, edging out nine other teams to take home the wrestling title. Shelby-Rising City finished with 160.0 points to finish first. High Plains finished fourth with 75.0 points.
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, February 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.
Jett Vrbka and Carter Eickmeier both took first in their last year doing the Double Dog tournament. Photos provided

Jett Vrbka and Carter Eickmeier both took first in their last year doing the Double Dog tournament. Photos provided

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Double Dog Wrestlers in Action

News Staff
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
SHELBY — Double Dog Wrestling competed in Shelby over the weekend.
Ty Racek went 2-2 at 152 pounds on Friday at the Freeman Invite. PCN photo by Travis Lane

Ty Racek went 2-2 at 152 pounds on Friday at the Freeman Invite. PCN photo by Travis Lane

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Area Wrestlers Back in Action

News Staff
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
FREEMAN — Cross County-Osceola traveled to the Freeman Invite on Friday. Devin Nuttelman was crowned the 106-pound champion at the event. He defeated teammate Wyatt Smith in 2:24 in the final round. Nuttelman went 5-0 on the day with five pins.
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, January 25, 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.
Osceola's Rori Wieseman collapses the defense on Shelby-Rising City's Caydee Bauers in Saturday's matchup at the Crossroads Conference Tournament. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Osceola's Rori Wieseman collapses the defense on Shelby-Rising City's Caydee Bauers in Saturday's matchup at the Crossroads Conference Tournament. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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Bulldogs, Huskies Face Off in First Round

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
YORK — The Osceola and Shelby-Rising City girls were seeded to play each other in the Crossroads Conference tournament on Saturday. They had not yet played each other in regular season, as they are scheduled for Feb. 10 in Shelby.
Huskies senior Payton Sliva (left) and Bulldogs senior Kolton Neujahr are no strangers to the Crossroads Conference Tournament. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Huskies senior Payton Sliva (left) and Bulldogs senior Kolton Neujahr are no strangers to the Crossroads Conference Tournament. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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No. 3 Bulldogs Eye Title, Eliminate Huskies

Bob Zelasney
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
YORK — Two neighboring teams would meet in York in a quarterfinal match-up of the Crossroads Conference Tournament, with the Osceola Bulldogs squaring off with the Shelby-Rising City Huskies. The Class D-2 No.
Collin Vrbka rolls over his opponent on his way to being crowned champion at David City. PCN photo by Jen Vrbka

Collin Vrbka rolls over his opponent on his way to being crowned champion at David City. PCN photo by Jen Vrbka

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Huskies See 2 Champs Crowned at David City

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Justin Knoll DAVID CITY — Shelby-Rising City had two champions at the David City Invite over the weekend. The Huskies finished third with 111 points. Millard West was the top placing team with 152 points. Collin Vrbka went a perfect 5-0 on the day at 220 pounds.
Dalton Pokorney led the Huskies with 21 points on Saturday in their first round win over Giltner. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Dalton Pokorney led the Huskies with 21 points on Saturday in their first round win over Giltner. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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Huskies Open CRC Play with Win Over Hornets

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
YORK — Shelby-Rising City opened the Crossroads Conference Tournament on Saturday with a 40-30 win over Giltner in their firstround matchup at the York City Auditorium. Gabe Dutton-Mofford The Huskies used an 8-0 run in the first quarter to set the tone for the game and they never looked back.
Isaac Whitmore led the way with 19 points against Dorchester. PCN photo by Calvin Holtz

Isaac Whitmore led the way with 19 points against Dorchester. PCN photo by Calvin Holtz

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Huskies offense comes alive in 4th quarter

Rick Holtz
Friday, January 20, 2023
SHELBY — Shelby-Rising City’s offense came alive in the fourth quarter and the defense held Dorchester’s offense in check during the second half as the Huskies snapped a 2-game losing streak with a 54-31 win over the Longhorns.