Shelby-Rising City Huskies

SRC junior Noah Thelen knocked down six first half three-pointers and finished with 33 points as the Huskies advanced in the C2-2 tournament with an 86-78 OT win over Tekamah-Herman. PCN photo by Ken Kush

SRC junior Noah Thelen knocked down six first half three-pointers and finished with 33 points as the Huskies advanced in the C2-2 tournament with an 86-78 OT win over Tekamah-Herman. PCN photo by Ken Kush

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Huskies and Tigers Put on Shooting Clinic

Ken Kush
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
FREMONT- It was an offensive explosion as the Tekamah- Herman Tigers and the Shelby-RC Huskies put on a shooting clinic in the opening game of the C2-2 Boys subdistrict basketball tournament at Bergen High School.The winner to get No. 1 Fremont Bergan in the semifinals.The Huskies prevailed in OT...
.When it was all over, Coy Vrbka (left) and Eli Fjell (right) shared a moment and congratulated each other for winning state championships. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

.When it was all over, Coy Vrbka (left) and Eli Fjell (right) shared a moment and congratulated each other for winning state championships. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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STATE WRESTLING CHAMPIONS: Fjell & Vrbka, Best Friends Bring Home Gold

Ken Kush
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
OMAHA-They came to the state tournament wearing matching t-shirts and left wearing matching gold medals, as Shelby- RC seniors Eli Fjell and Coy Vrbka, best friends for as long as they can remember capped their high school careers on top of the podium in their respective weight brackets at the CHI...
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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PCN Athletes of the Week for Feb. 19

News Staff
Wednesday, February 18, 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. SRC HUSKIES WRESTLINGThe Shelby-RC Huskies hosted the D-3 District Wrestling Meet on both Friday and Saturday.
Top- SRC senior Coy Vrbka remained undefeated at 39-0 as he won the 215-pound bracket at the D-3 Meet.

Top- SRC senior Coy Vrbka remained undefeated at 39-0 as he won the 215-pound bracket at the D-3 Meet.

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SRC Q’S SEVEN, DISTRICT D-3 TEAM CHAMPIONS; CONFER TO REPRESENT STORM AT STATE

Ken Kush
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
SHELBY- When the 2025-2026 high school wrestling season opened for the Shelby-RC Huskies back in early December, the Huskies were one of the early favorites to bring home the Class D State Championship trophy.Football season kept some of the Huskies out of action until the calendar turned to 2026,...
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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PCN Athletes of the Week for Feb. 12

News Staff
Wednesday, February 11, 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.
At 145 pounds, SRC’s Nevaeh Martinez gets the 4-1 win over Omaha North’s Karmen Del Rio in sudden victory. Photo was provided.

At 145 pounds, SRC’s Nevaeh Martinez gets the 4-1 win over Omaha North’s Karmen Del Rio in sudden victory. Photo was provided.

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Blue River Qualifies Three Wrestlers at A-4 In Gering

Ken Kush
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
GERING- The Blue River Girls Wrestling team traveled 371 miles west to Gering High School to compete for spots in next weeks Nebraska State Girls Wrestling championships in Omaha at the CHI Health Center.A total of 12 teams made the trip with No. 3 Kearney, No. 6 Gering, No. 7 Grand Island and No....
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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PCN Athletes of the Week for Feb. 5

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 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.

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PCN Athletes of the Week for Jan. 29, 2026

News Staff
Wednesday, January 28, 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.
Huskies Get Comeback Win Over Meridian- Cold As Ice at Riverside

Huskies Get Comeback Win Over Meridian- Cold As Ice at Riverside

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Huskies Get Comeback Win Over Meridian- Cold As Ice at Riverside

Ken Kush
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
SHELBY- The Shelby-RC Huskies had a pair of weekend games as they traveled to Riverside on Friday night and returned home on Saturday afternoon to host the Meridian Mustangs.The Friday night trip to Riverside was a 58-25 loss to the 7-4 Chargers, while Meridian came into Shelby on Saturday and put...
SRC Tops Meridian/ Suffers Tough Loss at Riverside

SRC Tops Meridian/ Suffers Tough Loss at Riverside

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SRC Tops Meridian/ Suffers Tough Loss at Riverside

Ken Kush
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
SHELBY- A two-game weekend stint left the Shelby-RC Huskies a game above the .500 mark at 6-5 as they lost a close road battle with Riverside 42-38 and returned home less than 24-hours later and walloped Meridian in Crossroads Conference action 57-18.Shelby-RC 57 Meridian 18 After a first quarter...