Shelby-Rising City Huskies

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.
Taya Pinneo hit seven three-point baskets to break a single-game shooting record on Thursday. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Taya Pinneo hit seven three-point baskets to break a single-game shooting record on Thursday. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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Pinneo Breaks School Record in Win

Rick Holtz
Friday, January 20, 2023
SHELBY — There was snow and ice on the roads outside, but Taya Pinneo was on fire on the basketball court and she had ice in her veins.
Taya Pinneo floats a shot during the first quarter on Saturday. She would go onto to score 10 points for the Huskies in a 39-37 win over the Knights. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Taya Pinneo floats a shot during the first quarter on Saturday. She would go onto to score 10 points for the Huskies in a 39-37 win over the Knights. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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Lady Huskies Hold Off Knights

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
SHELBY — Fans may have paid for the full seat, but they were only using the edge of it. Shelby-Rising City won a back-and-forth contest against Nebraska Lutheran on Saturday, holding on for a 39-37 win.
Blake Schmidt gets a shot off in the first quarter despite tight defense from Nebraska Christian. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Blake Schmidt gets a shot off in the first quarter despite tight defense from Nebraska Christian. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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Richert Too Much as Huskies Fall to Knights

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
SHELBY — When a player has a hot hand get him the ball. When your opponent gets a hot hand, watch out. Nebraska Lutheran senior Trey Richert torched Shelby-Rising City for a season-high 38 points on Saturday in the Knights 82-51 win.
The Crossroads Conference basketball tournament tips off Saturday, Jan. 21 in York. Photo illustration

The Crossroads Conference basketball tournament tips off Saturday, Jan. 21 in York. Photo illustration

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CRC Basketball Field Set

Rick Holtz
Thursday, January 12, 2023
YORK — The field is set and the teams know their path to Crossroads Conference Glory. On the boys’ side, fans could be staring down an Osceola-Cross County rematch of Jan 3’s 65-59 Bulldog win.
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 11, 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.
Alex Larmon goes in for a layup on Friday against Exeter-Milligan. She finished the game with nine points. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Alex Larmon goes in for a layup on Friday against Exeter-Milligan. She finished the game with nine points. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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Lady Huskies Even Up Record Against T-Wolves

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
The Exeter-Milligan Timberwolves headed north to face the Shelby-Rising City Huskies Friday night. The Timberwolves scored with the first basket, followed up with a free throw. Finally after a couple missed shots, Shelby- Rising City got a basket to make it 2-3.
Devin Nuttelman won the 106 pound weight class at the Malcom Invite over the weekend. PCN photo by Travis Lane

Devin Nuttelman won the 106 pound weight class at the Malcom Invite over the weekend. PCN photo by Travis Lane

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Area Wrestlers in Action at Weekend Invitationals

Staff Report
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Area wrestlers were in action over the weekend at Cross County/Osceola traveled to the Malcom Invite. High Plains participated in the Manstedt Boys & Girls Invites. Shelby-Rising City participated in the Aquinas Invitational.
Dalton Pokorney cuts between defenders on his way to a shot against Exeter-Milligan. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Dalton Pokorney cuts between defenders on his way to a shot against Exeter-Milligan. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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Huskies Move to 4-5, win over T-Wolves

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
The Huskies hosted the Timberwolves on Friday evening. Unfortunately, the Huskies missed their first four shots, but then Dalton Pokorney got them on the board with a basket with less than two minutes off the clock.
Congrats to this week's Athletes of the Week

Congrats to this week's Athletes of the Week

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Athletes of the Week

News Staff
Thursday, January 5, 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.