Athletes of the Week
Athletes of the Week
News Staff
Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Shelby-Rising City Huskies
Lillian Wetjen readies her putt on Monday at Ryan Hill Country Club in Osceola. Wetjen shot a career best last week at the Lakeview Invite at Quail Run. PCN photo by Rick Holtz
Huskies Split Triangular at Ryan Hill in Osceola
News Staff
OSCEOLA — The Shelby-Rising City girls’ golf team split a match with Columbus Lakeview and Schuyler on Monday at Ryan Hill Country Club.
Lakeview finished first with a team score of 192. All five of their golfers finished ahead of the pack.
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
The Huskies offense scored 30 unanswered points Friday night to close out the victory. PCN photo by Jen Vrbka
Huskies Top Rebels in 50-22 Road Win
News Staff
LOUP CITY — The outcome was never in doubt for Shelby-Rising City as they steam-rolled Arcadia/Loup City in a 50-22 victory Friday night.
Logan Lindsley got the Huskies (2-1) in the end zone early and the road team never looked back.
Monday, September 12, 2022
Shelby-Rising City’s Liberty Baker (No. 2) tips the ball over the net against Osceola on Saturday at the Osceola Invite. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow
Huskies Edge Bulldogs at Invite
News Staff
OSCEOLA — Osceola and Shelby-Rising City faced-off Saturday at the Osceola Invite, with the Huskies getting the better of the Bulldogs, 21-25, 25-18, 25-21.
The Huskies went 2-1 on the day, getting a win over Palmer, 25-13, 25-12, before dropping 25-19, 25-21 match to Riverside.
Sunday, September 11, 2022
Shelby-Rising City picked up a pair of wins on Thursday. Photo provided.
Huskies get 2 wins, sweep Parkview Christian, Friend
News Staff
LINCOLN — Shelby-Rising City volleyball returned home with a pair of wins after sweeping Parkview Christian and Friend on Thursday.
The Huskies (5-2) made quick work of Parkview Christian, winning 25-5, 25-15. Later in the evening, Shelby-Rising City defeated Friend 25-20, 25-20.
Friday, September 9, 2022
Huskies improving, finish 7th at Lakeview Invite
News Staff
COLUMBUS — The Shelby-Rising City girls’ golf team was back in action on Thursday, finishing 7th at the Lakeview Invite at Quail Run, shooting a 486.
“Yesterday went much better than last week,” Huskies coach Sara Jensen said.
Friday, September 9, 2022
Panthers fall to No. 7 Bison
News Staff
CENTRAL CITY — It was a tough night at the office for Blue River on Thursday in a 10-2 loss to Class C No. 7 Central City.
The Panthers managed to get just three hits off of Bison ace Jerzie Schindler, who pitched four innings, striking out nine batters.
Friday, September 9, 2022
Shelby-Rising City now 3-2 on the year.
Huskie volleyball sweeps Tigers, Titans
News Staff
TEKAMAH — Shelby-Rising City volleyball evened their record at 3-2 on Tuesday when they defeated Tekamah-Herman 2-1 and Twin River 2-1 on the road.
The Huskies took the first set 25-19 before the Tigers won the second set 25-17. The Huskies closed out the win with a 25-7 win in the third set.
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
Panthers Sweep Tigers, Raiders
News Staff
DAVID CITY — Blue River picked up a pair of home wins on Tuesday.
The Panthers (11-3) made quick work of the Raiders, defeating Logan View/ Scribner-Snyder 16-4 in three innings.
Danica Watts, Sierra Rhynalds, Meagan Jahde and Rylie Carter all went 2-for-2 from the plate in the first game.
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
PCN photo by Travis Lane
Cougars stay unbeaten with 3-1 win over Huskies
Craig Pinley Pcn Sports Writer
STROMSBURG — The Cross County volleyball team had a decided height advantage over their opponent and for a while it appeared the size disparity might lead to a straight-set victory.
Sunday, September 4, 2022