Shelby-Rising City Huskies

Shelby-RC freshman Hayden Hopwood muscles the ball into the paint where she draws the foul on Cedar Bluff’s Jakiah McCoy during Friday’s game in Cedar Bluffs. Hopwood finished with 21 points in the Huskies win. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

Shelby-RC freshman Hayden Hopwood muscles the ball into the paint where she draws the foul on Cedar Bluff’s Jakiah McCoy during Friday’s game in Cedar Bluffs. Hopwood finished with 21 points in the Huskies win. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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Hopwood Sparks 33-30 Win at Cedar Bluffs

Ken Kush
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
CEDAR BLUFFS-When the season got underway for the Shelby-RC girls basketball team, Hayden Hopwood had never played a varsity basketball game.The freshman is quickly making a name for herself as she came into Friday nights game at Cedar Bluffs, averaging 17 points scoring per game, 16.5 rebounds and...
Junior Nixon Thelen (30) is able to get into the paint and draw the foul during second quarter action at Cedar Bluffs on Friday. Nixon led the SRC boys with 18 as the topped the Wildcats 4630. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

Junior Nixon Thelen (30) is able to get into the paint and draw the foul during second quarter action at Cedar Bluffs on Friday. Nixon led the SRC boys with 18 as the topped the Wildcats 4630. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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SRC Boys’ in the Win Column Topping Wildcats

Ken Kush
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
CEDAR BLUFFS- After a rough opening home weekend, the Shelby-RC Huskies were on the road Friday night at Cedar Bluffs who came into the game with a 3-1 mark.The Huskies trailed 9-8 with 51.7 seconds to play in the first quarter when Dayne Neujahr hit a jump shot to put the Huskies on top after...
SRC junior Kaleigh Ruth launches the baseline jumper. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

SRC junior Kaleigh Ruth launches the baseline jumper. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

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Twin River at SRC for Hoops Action

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
SHELBY — The Huskies girls picked up their first win of the season thanks to a fast start as Shelby-Rising City beat Twin River 48-26 at home.The Huskies opened the game with a 13-0 run, holding the Titans scoreless for most of the opening quarter.
Shelby-RC senior Danica Watts signs her letter of intent to attend College of St. Mary’s and join the Flames Track and Field program. L-R- Sierra Harrison (sister), Shari Watts, (mom), Danica and her dad Chris. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

Shelby-RC senior Danica Watts signs her letter of intent to attend College of St. Mary’s and join the Flames Track and Field program. L-R- Sierra Harrison (sister), Shari Watts, (mom), Danica and her dad Chris. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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Watts to Run Track and Field at College of St. Mary’s

Ken Kush
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
SHELBY- On the first day that high school seniors could sign their college letter of intents, Shelby-RC senior Danica Watts inked with the College of St. Mary’s to become a Flames Track and Field star for the Omaha School on Wednesday, December 3.Danica plans to major in Physical Therapy.Watts a...

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Huskies Unified Bowling at Districts

News Staff
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
HASTINGS- The Shelby-RC Huskies Unified Bowling season came to a close on Tuesday, December 2 at the B-5 district meet held at Past Times Lanes in Hastings.A total of nine teams put their hats in the ring and it was the York Dukes coming out on top with a pin total of 871, 18 better than second...
Shelby-RC junior running back Jett Vrbka (12) carried the load Friday night for the Huskies as he ran for 113 yards on 19 carries against a tough Crofton defense. PCN photo by Ken Kush

Shelby-RC junior running back Jett Vrbka (12) carried the load Friday night for the Huskies as he ran for 113 yards on 19 carries against a tough Crofton defense. PCN photo by Ken Kush

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HUSKIES DREAM SEASON ENDS IN D-1 SEMIFINALS

Ken Kush
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
SHELBY-Both the Crofton Warriors and the Shelby-RC Huskies made their living this season on the ground.The Warriors came in averaging 328.2 yards per game and the Huskies 274.6.So in a game so dominated by the run game, one huge pass play by either team could come down to the difference.With 38.1...
Shelby-RC Huskies senior Eli Fjell, front-middle with his mom Jen to his right and his dad Ryan to his left signed his letter of intent to attend Fort Hayes State University next fall to continue his education in Agriculture and wrestle for the FHSU Tiger’s wrestling program. Back row L-R is SRC head coach Tanner Kuhn and assistant coach Chris Watts. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

Shelby-RC Huskies senior Eli Fjell, front-middle with his mom Jen to his right and his dad Ryan to his left signed his letter of intent to attend Fort Hayes State University next fall to continue his education in Agriculture and wrestle for the FHSU Tiger’s wrestling program. Back row L-R is SRC head coach Tanner Kuhn and assistant coach Chris Watts. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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HUSKIES SENIOR ELI FJELL INKS WITH FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY

Ken Kush
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
SHELBY- A large number of family members, coaches and students attended senior Eli Fjell’s signing event on Wednesday, Nov. 12 in the small gym at Shelby-RC High School.Eli will be attending Fort Hays State University where he plans to major in agriculture, possibly Ag Communication and he will...
High Plains senior Dakota Gress will be looking for her third consecutive trip to the Nebraska Girls State Championships. PCN file photo by Travis Lane.

High Plains senior Dakota Gress will be looking for her third consecutive trip to the Nebraska Girls State Championships. PCN file photo by Travis Lane.

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QUEENS OF THE MAT

Ken Kush
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
TOP RETURNING FEMALE WRESTLERS FOR 2025-26STROMSBURG- When the 2025-26 girls high school wrestling season opens all four area teams will be represented by a girls team.Cross County and Osceola will be together as the Twisters for their first season of girls wrestling, while Shelby-RC Huskies will...
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

News Staff
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. This week, we broke the norm. Athletes of the Week are brought to you by these fine sponsors.
The Shelby-RC Huskies defense made their presence known early in the game on Friday night as senior Coy Vrbka (22) blocks an attempted field goal by the Pender Pendragons in the first quarter. The Huskies moved the ball down the field and scored early in the second quarter and never looked back in their 28-6 win. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

The Shelby-RC Huskies defense made their presence known early in the game on Friday night as senior Coy Vrbka (22) blocks an attempted field goal by the Pender Pendragons in the first quarter. The Huskies moved the ball down the field and scored early in the second quarter and never looked back in their 28-6 win. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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HUSKIES ‘D’ SHUTS DOWN PENDER ‘O’ IN 28-6 WIN

Ken Kush
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
SHELBY- The “Black and Blue Division” of the National Football League is considered to be the NFC North, once called the NFC Central.The conference earned its nickname because of teams like the Chicago Bears, the Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings, Green Bay Packers who were considered the hardest...