Shelby-Rising City Huskies

Cougars senior Mason Quilhot won the High Plains Invite with a throw of 131-11 in the discus. PCN photo by Ken Kush

Cougars senior Mason Quilhot won the High Plains Invite with a throw of 131-11 in the discus. PCN photo by Ken Kush

For Subscribers

Cougar Boys Crack Top Five Team Finish at High Plains Invite

Ken Kush
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
OSCEOLA- The team title on the boys side of the High Plains Invite on Wednesday came down to the final event.Nebraska Christian held a slim six point lead over David City Aquinas Catholic with just the 4X400 meter relay left to run.The Eagles and the Monarchs were the top two teams in the event, so...
An all area showdown in the fourth heat of the 100 meters. From left to right, Osceola’s Jadelynn Gifford. High Plains’ Gahvi Lesiak, Cross County junior Ansalde Von Hackewitz and Osceola’s Camryn Peterson. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow

An all area showdown in the fourth heat of the 100 meters. From left to right, Osceola’s Jadelynn Gifford. High Plains’ Gahvi Lesiak, Cross County junior Ansalde Von Hackewitz and Osceola’s Camryn Peterson. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow

For Subscribers

Cross County Girls Second to Nebraska Christian in Osceola

Ken Kush
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
OSCEOLA- The Nebraska Christian Eagles put up most of their 137 team points in just five events as they scored 18 in the 800, 14 in the 1600, 24 in the 3200, 16 in the 100 hurdles and 21 in the relays.The Eagles won the High Plains Invite on Wednesday with 61 points to spare as Cross County was...
SRC’s Jaxon Carter and Layne Donner finished fourth at the Fullerton Best Ball Invite. Photo was provided.

SRC’s Jaxon Carter and Layne Donner finished fourth at the Fullerton Best Ball Invite. Photo was provided.

For Subscribers

Carter and Donner Earn Fourth Place Medals

Ken Kush
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
GENEVA- The Hidden Hills Golf Course in Geneva, NE was home to the Fillmore Central Invite on Tuesday.The Panthers hosted an 11team field which included the Shelby-RC Huskies.Superior won the team title as they finished with a 336 stroke total which included golfers Colten Butler (80) and Gabe...
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.

For Subscribers

PCN Athletes of the Week for April 9, 2026

News Staff
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
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.
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.

For Subscribers

PCN ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

Landan Drozd
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
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.
Cross County’s Cole Redden was clocked at 9.10 and finished second at the Concordia Indoor on Friday. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

Cross County’s Cole Redden was clocked at 9.10 and finished second at the Concordia Indoor on Friday. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

For Subscribers

Huskies and Cougars Compete in Seward

Ken Kush
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
SEWARD- The temperatures outdoors were mid 70’s to low 80’s but the Cross County Cougars and the Shelby-RC Huskies were indoors at the Concordia Indoor Track and Field Meet on Friday afternoon.The girls meet champion, the Nebraska Christian Eagles, were well ahead of second place Lincoln Christian...
Members of the Shelby-RC boys golf team include; (L-R)- Landon Ziems, Jaxson Gray, Logan Pospisil. Middle row-Layne Donner, Tanner Micek, Noah Thelen, Jaxon Carter. Back row- Logan Slusarski, Leighton Cromwell, Blake Schmidt. Photos provided by Goc’s Creative Images

Members of the Shelby-RC boys golf team include; (L-R)- Landon Ziems, Jaxson Gray, Logan Pospisil. Middle row-Layne Donner, Tanner Micek, Noah Thelen, Jaxon Carter. Back row- Logan Slusarski, Leighton Cromwell, Blake Schmidt. Photos provided by Goc’s Creative Images

For Subscribers

Huskies Search for Consistency on the Links

News Staff
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
SHELBY- The numbers are strong this season as 10 golfers are out for the Huskies boys golf team.Now they will be out on the course in search of low numbers as they begin their 2026 high school season.In Nebraska you never know what kind of weather you are going to experience in March and even into...
Blue River senior Danica Watts controls Gering’s Amber Hahn in the match to secure her first state medal. Watts went on to a sixth place medal at 115 pounds. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

Blue River senior Danica Watts controls Gering’s Amber Hahn in the match to secure her first state medal. Watts went on to a sixth place medal at 115 pounds. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

For Subscribers

WATTS EARNS FIRST STATE MEDAL WITH SIXTH PLACE

Ken Kush
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
For the second year in a row, Danica Watts, a senior at Shelby- RC in just her third year of competitive wrestling qualified to compete with the best at the state wrestling tournament.
Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. This week we break from the norm to recognize two state champions.

Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. This week we break from the norm to recognize two state champions.

For Subscribers

PCN Athletes of the Week for Feb. 26, 2026

Coy Vrbka
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. This week we break from the norm to recognize two state champions. Athletes of the Week are brought to you by these fine sponsors.