Blue River’s Ashlyn Long rips a single and drives in two of the four she drove in as the Blue River Panthers opened with an 8-4 win over Guardian Angels Central Catholic.Long went 8 for 16 with nine RBI’s as the Panthers went 4-1 the first week. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

Shelby-RC head coach Zach Kubik works with the offense during an early Thursday morning workout as they prepare for their season opener at Freeman just a little over a month away. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

Above-High Plains Storm Gage Friesen (22) is in pursuit of the West kick returner in Saturday night’s Eight Man All-Star Game in Hastings. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

Collin Vrbka (SRC senior) hits one in the fairway. He scored 102 at districts in Lincoln. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

Cross County sophomore Colter Larson soared 41-06 in the triple to set a new PR and qualify for the Class C Meet in Omaha next week. PCN photo by Ken Kush

Shelby-RC head coach Cory Waite talks to both Danica Watts (left) and Danica’s training partner Leah Whitmore (right) during Monday’s workout. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

Above: Noah Thelen hits his iron from the fairway. SRC Yearbook photo.

Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.

Wyatt Hengelfelt (CC) helps teammate Brock Allen (CC) line up his putt. Photo provided by Emily Blackburn, SRC

Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.