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Alex (left) and Ava Larmon (right) were the lone seniors in volleyball. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

Alex (left) and Ava Larmon (right) were the lone seniors in volleyball. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

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SRC Sister Act Starts at Home

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
RISING CITY – Shelby-Rising City High School senior Ava Larmon has been a dependable student-athlete throughout her prep career as a three-sport varsity standout almost from the get-go; in the fall, a powerful and versatile offensive threat in volleyball, in the winter, a double-figure scorer for...
Shelby-RC Unified Bowling Places First at Tri.

Shelby-RC Unified Bowling Places First at Tri.

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Shelby-RC Unified Bowling Places First at Tri.

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Polk County News COLUMBUS - Shelby-Rising City hosted their bowling triangular with Centennial and Columbus Lakeview. The team ofAubree Siffring, Braxton Siffring and Ethan Fjell came in first, scoring 673. Coming in fourth with a score of 571 was Izzy Punko, Landon Sliva and Allison Albracht.

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Ericson Named NFHS NSAA State Coach of the Year

News Staff
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
The National Federation of State High SchoolAssociations (NFHS) and the Nebraska SchoolActivities Association (NSAA) are pleased to announce the 2022-2023 NFHS NSAA State Coaches of the Year. Luke Ericson, Osceola – Girls Track & Field This award is across all classes.
CRC Volleyball Honors Announced

CRC Volleyball Honors Announced

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CRC Volleyball Honors Announced

News Staff
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
1st Team All-Conference: 1. Jaala Stewart (Meridian) 2. Lilly Peterson (Cross County) 3. Shyanne Anderson (Cross Co.) 4. Cloey Carlson (BDS) 5. Hayley Sliva (BDS) 6. Ava Larmon (SRC) 7. Kaira Niederklein (Meridian) 8. Courtney Carlstrom (High Plains) 9. Bailey Theis (Dorchester) 10.
Osceola junior Conner Schnell was named to the district first team.

Osceola junior Conner Schnell was named to the district first team.

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D2 District Football Honors Announced

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
As D2-5 District champion Osceola had six named to the first team, two to second team and five honorable mentions. They were 5-0 in the district. High Plains came in second in the district (4-1) and had five named to the first team, two to the second, and three honorable mention.
Above: Alex Noyd leads the way for Lucas Jacobsen. PCN photo by Travis Lane. Below: Tanner Hollinger gets the tackle on quarterback Ethan Shaw on Friday. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Above: Alex Noyd leads the way for Lucas Jacobsen. PCN photo by Travis Lane. Below: Tanner Hollinger gets the tackle on quarterback Ethan Shaw on Friday. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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The Clash of the Unbeaten Cougars Decided on the Field

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
STROMSBURG – Would the Cross County Cougars be able to get past the one-two punch of Sandy Creek’s Ethan Shaw and Connor Rempe? That was decided on Cross County’s field to see who would move on to play Stanton in the semifinals.
The Unified Bowling team at Shelby-Rising City started their season. Pictured are the ones who competed Monday at the Columbus dual. Photo provided.

The Unified Bowling team at Shelby-Rising City started their season. Pictured are the ones who competed Monday at the Columbus dual. Photo provided.

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Shelby-RC Unified Bowling Starts Their Season

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
At the Malcolm Invite, Braxton Siffring, Ethan Fjell and Landon Sliva came in 7th, with the next team of Zany Lillie, Gavin Ohnemus and Eli Fjell in 14th, and Izzy Punko, Clare Willis and Allison Albracht coming in 20th. There were 32 total teams.
Logan Lindsley passes as a Bobcat defender is ready to tackle. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

Logan Lindsley passes as a Bobcat defender is ready to tackle. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

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The Huskies Fall to Bobcats in a Shutout

Beth Sparrow
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
MILLIGAN - It seemed the Huskies had to overcome three obstacles on Friday night: the weather, the EMF Bobcats and the referees. It was a cold 30-something degree night with not much wind. It was mostly a one-man show for EMF as Breckan Schluter ran for 234 yards and all four touchdowns.
Freshman Nevaeh Martinez serves one against Nebraska Christian. She had one ace in the contest. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Freshman Nevaeh Martinez serves one against Nebraska Christian. She had one ace in the contest. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Husky Volleyball Ends With Loss to Eagles

Beth Sparrow
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
CENTRALCITY– The Huskies made it to subdistrict finals with a win over Osceola, so that set them up for a Tuesday night match against Nebraska Christian. They struggled the first set as Nebraska Christian got the kills with three or four different people hitting.
Courtney Carlstrom serves one earlier this season. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

Courtney Carlstrom serves one earlier this season. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

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The Storm End Season Against the Mighty Mustangs

Beth Sparrow
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
DAYKIN – The High Plains Storm took on the Meridian Mustangs for the D2-4 subdistrict after defeating Nebraska Lutheran. The Storm lost the first set 25-16, the second 25-13 and the third 2510. Meridian is the conference champion with senior hitter Jaala Stewart who had 22 kills in the match.