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Shelby-RC junior Nixon Thelen (30) drives to the baseline and look for an open player at Nebraska Lutheran last week. Thelen scored 25 in the win over DC Scouts and 13 in the teams win at Dorchester. PCN file photo by Ken Kush.

Shelby-RC junior Nixon Thelen (30) drives to the baseline and look for an open player at Nebraska Lutheran last week. Thelen scored 25 in the win over DC Scouts and 13 in the teams win at Dorchester. PCN file photo by Ken Kush.

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Huskie’ Boys Notch Pair of Mid-Week Wins

Ken Kush
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
SHELBY- The Shelby-RC boys opened the week with a 68-59 win over the David City Scouts and closed their mid-week two game slate before the CRC Tournament with a dominating 61-22 win at Dorchester.SRC 68 David City 59At the end of the first quarter the Huskies and Scouts were deadlocked at 17-17.

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NEBRASKA PREP BOYS BASKETBALL RANKINGS

News Staff
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
CLASS C-21. Bergan Catholic (15-0), 12. Yutan (13-1), 23. Freeman (13-2), 34. Norfolk Cath. (13-3), 45. Cross County (13-2), 56. Johnson-Brock (13-2), 67. EMF (12-3), 88. Tri County (12-5), 79. Sandy Creek (12-4), 910. Alma (15-1), 10  CLASS D-11. Howells-Dodge (15-1), 12.
Lady Storm Lose a Close One to the Titans

Lady Storm Lose a Close One to the Titans

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Lady Storm Lose a Close One to the Titans

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
GENOA - The whole game was close, but the Titans came out on top against the Storm, 37-35.The first quarter was close, but Twin River was grabbing the rebounds. After almost half the quarter, the Storm led by a basket 4-2.
High Plains senior Brodey Spurling (23) attempts to block the shot of Twin River’s Corbin Rodriguez in Thursday’s game at Genoa. Spurling led the Storm in scoring with 20, but High Plains dropped the 63-48 final in CRC regular season hoops action. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

High Plains senior Brodey Spurling (23) attempts to block the shot of Twin River’s Corbin Rodriguez in Thursday’s game at Genoa. Spurling led the Storm in scoring with 20, but High Plains dropped the 63-48 final in CRC regular season hoops action. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Titans Shoot 55% on 2-PT FG’s, tops High Plains 63-48

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
GENOA - The Storm lost to the Titans in spite of Brodey Spurling’s efforts. Spurling had 20 points and 9 rebounds to lead the Storm. They lost to Twin River 63-48.Twin River held a slight lead in the first quarter 17-15. Spurling and Owens each had six points for the Storm.
Cross County/Osceola freshman Bridger Johnson wins gold at 175 pounds at Neligh-Oakdale Invite- Photo was provided.

Cross County/Osceola freshman Bridger Johnson wins gold at 175 pounds at Neligh-Oakdale Invite- Photo was provided.

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Bridger Johnson Captures Gold at Neligh-Oakdale

Ken Kush
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
CENTRAL CITY- The Cross County/Osceola Twisters boys wrestling team joined Sutton and Nebraska Christian in Central City on Tuesday night for midweek dual action.
Shelby-RC junior Kaleigh Ruth scored 31 points in the Huskies upset win over Dorchester. Photo by Goc’s Creative Images.

Shelby-RC junior Kaleigh Ruth scored 31 points in the Huskies upset win over Dorchester. Photo by Goc’s Creative Images.

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Shelby-RC upsets D-2 Rated Dorchester, Falls to Scouts

Ken Kush
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
SHELBY-The Huskies split midweek hoops action upsetting Dorchester 40-39 and dropping a 58-24 final to David City at home.
Top- Cross County junior Gabe Nuttelman (25) squares up for this short jumper against Twin River on Monday night in the CRC quarterfinals at the York University. PCN photo by Ken Kush

Top- Cross County junior Gabe Nuttelman (25) squares up for this short jumper against Twin River on Monday night in the CRC quarterfinals at the York University. PCN photo by Ken Kush

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The Week In Sports Through the Camera Lens

News Staff
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Kelsey Brehm goes for 3. PCN photo by Kirk Sparrow

Kelsey Brehm goes for 3. PCN photo by Kirk Sparrow

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CC girls lose to C-2 power Thayer Central

Craig Pinley, Pcn Sports Writer
Friday, January 23, 2026
STROMSBURG - Sometimes the shots go in, sometimes they don't.On Thursday night, Cross County's girls basketball team suffered through a tough shooting first half, trailing 26-11 en route to a 39-26 non-conference home loss to Thayer Central.