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Shelby-Rising City won district one-act and are headed to state. Below: Aiden Zimmerman was named overall best actor. Photos provided.

Shelby-Rising City won district one-act and are headed to state. Below: Aiden Zimmerman was named overall best actor. Photos provided.

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Shelby-RC One Act is Statebound!

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
NEBRASKA CITY – Shelby- Rising City took first place at districts last Wednesday with their play “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.” Aiden Zimmerman was named overall best actor.
Owen Krafka (SRC) and Hudson Urkoski (HPC) wrestle at 120 pounds.

Owen Krafka (SRC) and Hudson Urkoski (HPC) wrestle at 120 pounds.

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Winside Wrestling Duals Results

Beth Sparrow
Friday, December 1, 2023
SRC vs. Winside 36-24 SRC vs. Clarkson-Leigh 48-11 SRC vs. HPC 36-27 HPC vs. Winside 39-12 HPC vs. Clarkson-Leigh 42-18 Shelby-Rising City took first with High Plains in second. 106 pounds: No wrestlers in our coverage area. 113 pounds: No wrestlers in our coverage area. 120 pounds: Owen...
Thatcher Hanson takes the ball to the basket.

Thatcher Hanson takes the ball to the basket.

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Cougars Win Over Mustangs Using Defense

Craig Pinley, Pcn Sports Writer
Friday, December 1, 2023
STROMSBURG - Cross County High's boys basketball team used a strong defensive effort and 10 points from Alex Noyd to take a 26-13 halftime lead en route to a 44-31 opening-night victory over visiting McCool Junction Thursday night.
Lilly Peterson gets the jump shot to start the game.

Lilly Peterson gets the jump shot to start the game.

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Lady Cougars Come Through Against Mustangs

Craig Pinley, Pcn Sports Writer
Friday, December 1, 2023
STROMSBURG – Two of the better small-school basketball programs in the area met up at Cross County High School Thursday night, with All-Stater McKenna Yates and McCool Junction providing an immediate test for the Cougar girls.
Wrestling for CCO this season are (front) Tony Dewitt, Liam White, Devin Nuttelman, Joaquin Alvarez Rodriguez, and (back) Paxton Burke, Jed Berggren, Zaeden Hughes and Calob Troy. Not pictured is Kalan Lane. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Wrestling for CCO this season are (front) Tony Dewitt, Liam White, Devin Nuttelman, Joaquin Alvarez Rodriguez, and (back) Paxton Burke, Jed Berggren, Zaeden Hughes and Calob Troy. Not pictured is Kalan Lane. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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CCO Wrestling is Small But Mighty

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
STROMSBURG - Cross County Osceola has nine boys out for wrestling this season. Returning state qualifier is Devin Nuttelman, although he will likely be wrestling at a heavier weight due to growth and working out.
Pictured are Shelby-Rising City bowlers: Izzy Punko, Braxton Siffring, Ethan Fjell and Aubree Siffring

Pictured are Shelby-Rising City bowlers: Izzy Punko, Braxton Siffring, Ethan Fjell and Aubree Siffring

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SRC Bowling Finishes at Districts

News Staff
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
MALCOLM - The Shelby-Rising City bowlers competed in districts in Malcolm on Monday. They came in fourth with a score of 728. Coming in first was Seward scoring 929, second was North Bend with 827, third Wahoo with 734. They finished on their best series.
Husky Wrestling is Eager for Another Strong Season

Husky Wrestling is Eager for Another Strong Season

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Husky Wrestling is Eager for Another Strong Season

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
SHELBY - After a strong showing last year with six qualifying for state, and only losing one of those as a senior to graduation, Husky wrestling is looking forward to another strong season. Fourteen boys will put on a Husky singlet this season.
2023-24 High Plains Girls Basketball: Front row: Allie Howell and Rylee Ackerson; Middle row: Gahvi Lesiak, Jacey Dubas, Kinley Spurling, K’cin Confer; Back row: Rylee Hofmann, HallieJo Urkoski, Peyton Hofmann; Not Pictured: Courtney Carlstrom. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

2023-24 High Plains Girls Basketball: Front row: Allie Howell and Rylee Ackerson; Middle row: Gahvi Lesiak, Jacey Dubas, Kinley Spurling, K’cin Confer; Back row: Rylee Hofmann, HallieJo Urkoski, Peyton Hofmann; Not Pictured: Courtney Carlstrom. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Lady Storm Builds on Experience

Cienna Friesen
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
POLK - “Our team is really coming together,” says Head Coach Megan Bruce of the High Plains High School Girls Basketball team. The starters are Gahvrielle Lesiak, Courtney Carlstrom, Peyton Hofmann, RyleeAckerson, and Allie Howell.
Huskies Build Program with Returning Players

Huskies Build Program with Returning Players

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Huskies Build Program with Returning Players

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
SHELBY – A year ago, with only one senior on the roster, the Shelby-Rising City boys basketball team had its share of struggles early as some inexperienced players found their footing in an 8-15 season. Head coach Jim Buswell’s team shouldn’t have those kinds of troubles this winter.
2023-24 Lady Bulldog Basketball team: Kylie Battle, Janna Roberts, KateLynn Beckman, Rori Wieseman, Courtney Sunday, Emma Recker, Bella Recker, Melinn Roberts, Addison Theis, Charisa Boden, Savanna Boden, and Emersyn Prososki. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

2023-24 Lady Bulldog Basketball team: Kylie Battle, Janna Roberts, KateLynn Beckman, Rori Wieseman, Courtney Sunday, Emma Recker, Bella Recker, Melinn Roberts, Addison Theis, Charisa Boden, Savanna Boden, and Emersyn Prososki. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Lady Bulldogs Bring Experience to the Court

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
OSCEOLA- The Lady Bulldogs have 12 girls out for basketball this season, and only lost two due to graduation. At least nine girls saw action on the court last year, so experience is on the Bulldogs’side.