Shelby-Rising City Huskies

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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

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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.

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 15, 2023

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. LEVI RUSSELL Levi Russell was the D-2 District Champ at 106 pounds.

Caydee Bauers finished with 14 points in her final home game for Shelby-Rising City. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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Lady Huskies Run Past Lady Bulldogs

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

SHELBY — In the final tuneup before heading to subdistrict play this week, Shelby-Rising City used a three-headed attack to defeat county rival Osceola, 46-34.

Caleb Peterson scored four points for Osceola on Friday against Shelby-Rising City. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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No. 3 Bulldogs Too Much for Huskies

Bob Zelasney

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

SHELBY — Like the first time they played the Class D-2 No. 3 Osceola Bulldogs would take a big lead early on the Shelby/Rising City Huskies, only to have the Huskies tighten the game before the Bulldogs would close out the game with a big run.

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Area Teams Sending 12 to State

Beth Sparrow

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Polk County will be well-represented this weekend at State wrestling as 12 wrestlers have qualified to compete. Cross County/Osceola qualified one wrestler. High Plains has five wrestlers competing at State. Shelby- Rising City is sending a school record six wrestlers to Omaha.

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Huskies Finish as District Wrestling Runner-up

News Staff

Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Congrats to the Shelby-Rising City wrestling team for finishing as runner-up at the Thayer Central district, sending a school record six wrestlers to state this week. SRC coach Tanner Kuhn was selected as D3 District Coach of the Weekend by his peers. Shelby-Rising City Schools photos

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Girls Basketball Subdistrict Opponents Announced

Rick Holtz

Thursday, February 9, 2023

Polk County girls’ basketball teams learned their postseason path on Thursday when the NSAA announced subdistrict host sites and pairings. Cross County and Shelby-Rising City could face off in a C2 subdistrict final, while Osceola and High Plains could face off in a D2 subdistrict final.

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 8, 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.

Elijah Fjell

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Huskies Finish 4th at State Duals Championship

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, February 8, 2023

KEARNEY — The Huskies finished fourth on Saturday at the 2023 NSAA State Dual Championships. The Huskies were one of eight teams completing in Class D. Shelby-Rising City started the day with a 45-31 win over Anselmo- Merna.