Shelby-Rising City Huskies

As the playoffs wear on Shelby-RC, the cheerleaders have had to get creative with the signs the players break through at the start of each game. Here is the sign before the Pender game this past Friday night. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

As the playoffs wear on Shelby-RC, the cheerleaders have had to get creative with the signs the players break through at the start of each game. Here is the sign before the Pender game this past Friday night. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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CROFTON WARRIORS WILL PRESENT STRONGEST CHALLENGE TO DATE

Ken Kush
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
SHELBY-If you are still playing high school football in mid-November in Nebraska, then you are more than likely closing in on your goal to play at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln in your respective Class Championship.You can also bet that your opponents as you march towards your season goal will be...
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 Nov. 6, 2025

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Wednesday, November 5, 2025
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.
Shelby-RC junior Carter Eickmeier (0) gets a block from quarterback Logan Lindsley (2) as he breaks outs side for substantial yardage during the first quarter of Friday’s second round playoff game in Class D-1. Eickmeier led the Huskies ground game with 164 yards and four touchdowns in the 54-14 win over Bloomfield. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

Shelby-RC junior Carter Eickmeier (0) gets a block from quarterback Logan Lindsley (2) as he breaks outs side for substantial yardage during the first quarter of Friday’s second round playoff game in Class D-1. Eickmeier led the Huskies ground game with 164 yards and four touchdowns in the 54-14 win over Bloomfield. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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Huskies Advance With Dominant Win Over Bloomfield

Ken Kush
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
SHELBY- Shelby-Rising City head coach Zach Kubik and his staff could not have scripted a better start than the Huskies had Friday night in the second round of the Class D1 State Playoffs against the Bloomfield Bees.On Bloomfield’s second play from scrimmage, the Bees’ ball carrier was stripped of...
The Shelby-RC Huskies take the field in the second round of the Class D1 State Football Playoffs. The Huskies are 10-0 after their win over Bloomfield on Friday and will host the Pender Pendragons in the quarterfinals this Friday. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

The Shelby-RC Huskies take the field in the second round of the Class D1 State Football Playoffs. The Huskies are 10-0 after their win over Bloomfield on Friday and will host the Pender Pendragons in the quarterfinals this Friday. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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Tale of The Tape

Ken Kush
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
SHELBY- When you get to this time of the year in the football playoffs, you have to tie up the shoes a little tighter and make sure that the chinstrap is fastened tightly.Because the teams still standing have their sights on Lincoln and if you are not ready, your dream to make it to the...
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 Oct. 30, 2025

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Wednesday, October 29, 2025
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.
Kaleigh Ruth gets one of her 23 kills for the night against Yutan in subdistrict action Tuesday. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

Kaleigh Ruth gets one of her 23 kills for the night against Yutan in subdistrict action Tuesday. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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Class C2-3 at Thayer Central

Ken Kush
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
HEBRON- The Shelby-Rising Huskies’ season was on the line Tuesday night as they faced the 19-6 Yutan Chieftains in the first of two semifinals of the C2-3 subdistrict at Thayer Central High School in Hebron.The Huskies came out the gates with wins in the first two sets 25-21 and 25-22, but momentum...
The CRC volleyball champs are Cross County after defeating Shelby-Rising City in 4 sets. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

The CRC volleyball champs are Cross County after defeating Shelby-Rising City in 4 sets. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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COUGARS CRC CHAMPS; HUSKIES SECOND

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
YORK - These teams met on September 4th in Shelby and the Huskies came out triumphant. This time it was for the conference championship. Both teams played very hard. The rallies were long.
Above: Sydney Hengelfelt was key for the Cougars with 27 kills in the championship match. Here she sends one by Brooklyn Baker and Kendall Nickolite.

Above: Sydney Hengelfelt was key for the Cougars with 27 kills in the championship match. Here she sends one by Brooklyn Baker and Kendall Nickolite.

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CRC Championship Game

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
YORK – Sydney Hengelfelt led with 27 kills, and Cross County avenged a loss to Shelby-Rising City earlier in the season by edging the Huskies 25-20, 2325, 28-26, 25-18 to win the CRC tourney title game at the York Auditorium Tuesday night.CC (23-8) won its 10th straight match while the Huskies...
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 Oct. 23, 2025

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Wednesday, October 22, 2025
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.