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Nevaeh Martinez serves one earlier this season. PCN file photo by Kirk Sparrow.

Nevaeh Martinez serves one earlier this season. PCN file photo by Kirk Sparrow.

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Shelby-RC Volleyball Adds One Win

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
The Shelby-Rising City Huskies had a busy week with a triangular and tournament. They added one win over Cedar Bluffs and suffered five more losses to Twin River, Tekamah-Herman, Fillmore Central, Sandy Creek and Ravenna.
Elva Velasco hits one at Quail Run last Thursday. Photo provided.

Elva Velasco hits one at Quail Run last Thursday. Photo provided.

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SRC Girls Golf Continue to Improve

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Thursday the girls headed to Quail Run to play golf. Last year at this invite, Clare Willis shot 130 and Alexis Wetjen 137. This year they both improved; Wetjen to 116 and Willis to 117. Also golfing for varsity was Mazzee Staroscik with 141, Xitlaly Quintana with 149 and Elva Velasco with 171.
Husky Alums Succeeding in College Athletics

Husky Alums Succeeding in College Athletics

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Husky Alums Succeeding in College Athletics

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
A pair of Shelby-Rising City alums are making an impact for their respective college teams this fall as Max Hoatson continues to play football for South Dakota School of Mines and Liberty Baker plays volleyball at York University.Hoatson is a redshirt senior wide receiver for the Hardrockers,...
Olivia Adams throws the ball from first base. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

Olivia Adams throws the ball from first base. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Panthers Drop Pair of Road Games

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
GENEVA — Blue River dropped a pair of road games on Monday, falling 6-5 to Fillmore Center/Exeter-Milligan/Friend and 3-1 to St. Paul.The Panthers were limited to 4 hits against St. Paul.
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 Sept. 12, 2024

News Staff
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
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. Adrienne WallerAdrienne Waller went 5-for-9 on the day with 8 RBI and scored 6 runs.
Clare Willis gets ready to chip her ball on the green. Photo provided by SRC.

Clare Willis gets ready to chip her ball on the green. Photo provided by SRC.

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SRC Girls’ Golf at GICC

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
GRAND ISLAND - Husky Golf went to the Grand Island Central Catholic Invite on Thursday. Clare Willis andAlexis Wetjen had great improvement as last year they each shot 132. This year Willis came in with 112 and Wetjen 121.
Langdon Arbuck kicks off against Gibbon with the team ready for defense. PCN photo by Kirk Sparrow.

Langdon Arbuck kicks off against Gibbon with the team ready for defense. PCN photo by Kirk Sparrow.

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Cougars Even Mark at 1-1 with Homecoming Win

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
STROMSBURG –After turning the ball over a handful of times in an opening-night loss, the Cross County football team made a few breaks of their own and the Cougar offense made big strides during a 16-14 Homecoming win over Gibbon last Friday night to move to 1-1 overall.Tony DeWitt took an option...
Jett Vrbka goes for the tackle on Cougar Connor Rempe. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Jett Vrbka goes for the tackle on Cougar Connor Rempe. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Huskies Defend Well Against Loss to Sandy Creek

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
SANDY CREEK – The Shelby- Rising City Huskies traveled to Sandy Creek to take on the Cougars Friday night. The #4 ranked Huskies fought hard, but lost 28-6 to the #2 ranked Cougars.The first quarter was all defense on both sides of the ball.
Liam White and Aden Feezell are making the stop against the Blue Devils on Friday. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Liam White and Aden Feezell are making the stop against the Blue Devils on Friday. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Turnovers Burden Bulldogs’ Loss to Blue Devils

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
KENESAW – Osceola traveled to Kenesaw to face the Blue Devils on Friday. The Blue Devils got on the board first with a sack safety of Jackson Winslow for a 2-0 lead. They followed that up with a 6-yard touchdown run for an 8-0 lead.
The Storm huddles to discuss the next play. Photo provided by HPC.

The Storm huddles to discuss the next play. Photo provided by HPC.

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Storm Moves to 2-0 with Rout Over Palmer

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
CLARKS – High Plains ended all suspense early on in Friday’s home win over Palmer by tallying 28 first-quarter points during a 51-8 victory in the team’s home opener, as Gage Friesen scored four rushing touchdowns on 175 yards rushing and adding an interception and fumble recovery.As in its...