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Shelby-RC Huskies junior running back Carter Eickmeier (0) runs out of the attempted shoestring tackle by McCool Junction senior Carson McDonald and sprints 48 yards to paydirt Friday night. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

Shelby-RC Huskies junior running back Carter Eickmeier (0) runs out of the attempted shoestring tackle by McCool Junction senior Carson McDonald and sprints 48 yards to paydirt Friday night. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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Huskies Overall No. 1 D-1Seed-Top Mustangs 36-0

Ken Kush
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
MCCOOLJUNCTION- For the first time since the 1998 season the Shelby-RC Huskies completed the regular season undefeated and also added a second consecutive district title to their resume.
Osceola’s Brenden Gabel (78) reaches out and tries to grab the Nebraska Christian ball carrier in the Bulldogs 54-24 win over the Eagles Friday night. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow

Osceola’s Brenden Gabel (78) reaches out and tries to grab the Nebraska Christian ball carrier in the Bulldogs 54-24 win over the Eagles Friday night. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow

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Osceola Rolls Nebraska Christian-Earns Seat in D-1 Playoffs

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
OSCEOLA – Nelson, NE is a town located about 100 miles from Osceola on Rt. 14 and its co-op football team Lawrence-Nelson is rated ninth in the NSAAClass D-2 by virtue of its 7-1 regular-season record.At 7 p.m.
Despite falling behind to the state rated Shelton Bulldogs 2-0, Cross County head coach Emmie Finkral kept the Cougars focused and they fought back to record the reverse sweep and post a huge D-1 win. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

Despite falling behind to the state rated Shelton Bulldogs 2-0, Cross County head coach Emmie Finkral kept the Cougars focused and they fought back to record the reverse sweep and post a huge D-1 win. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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Cross County Uses Reverse Sweep to topple Shelton

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
STROMSBURG – Cross County’s non-conference home volleyball match with stateranked Shelton had plenty of drama last Tuesday, with two of Class D-1’s top hitters matching up and Cougar setter Eden Peterson being honored for totaling 2,000 setting assists.
SRC’s Khloe Trujillo (9) strong run at the service line in the third set helped to key the Huskies win over the High Plains Storm 2-1.PCN photo by Ken Kush.

SRC’s Khloe Trujillo (9) strong run at the service line in the third set helped to key the Huskies win over the High Plains Storm 2-1.PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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Shelby-Rising City Moves On, Leaving the Storm

Ken Kush
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
YORK-A spot in the semifinals and bragging rights in Polk County were both on line Saturday afternoon at the York City Auditorium as the Shelby-RC Huskies and High Plains Storm battled in a first round match in the Crossroads Conference Volleyball Tournament.The Huskies, the No.
Osceola senior Camryn Peterson (5) tries to attack up and over the Dorchester defense in Saturday’s first round match with the Longhorns in York. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Osceola senior Camryn Peterson (5) tries to attack up and over the Dorchester defense in Saturday’s first round match with the Longhorns in York. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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Cross County and Osceola Win to Meet in Semis

Co-owner & Managing Editor Polk County News
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
YORK - Cross County played Meridian for the second time in three days. Saturday it was in the conference tourney, winner moves on. Cross County won in two sets, 25-19 and 25-10.The first set Cross County had an early lead after Sydney Hengelfelt got 4 kills in a row.
Hayden Hopwood (SRC) goes for a kill as Graci Conkling and Alexis Burritt (OSC) block. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Hayden Hopwood (SRC) goes for a kill as Graci Conkling and Alexis Burritt (OSC) block. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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SRC Goes 2-0 & Osceola 1-1 at Triangular

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
OSCEOLA - Osceola hosted Shelby-Rising City and Meridian in a Crossroads conference triangular on Tuesday night.Osceola defeated Meridian in two sets, 25-15 and 25-17. Shelby-Rising City then defeated Meridian in three sets, 17-25, 25-18 and 25-18.
Sydney Hengelfelt gets a kill Tuesday against Shelton. PCN photo by Ken Kush

Sydney Hengelfelt gets a kill Tuesday against Shelton. PCN photo by Ken Kush

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Cougars Reverse Sweep Shelton Bulldogs

Ken Kush
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
STROMSBURG- The Shelton Bulldogs came into Cross County on Tuesday night riding an 18-match win streak.The Bulldogs only losses were to 19-4 Nebraska Christian, 24-2 Overton and 21-5 Ansley-Litchfield.Shelton actually had avenged the loss to Overton during the 18-game win streak.
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 Oct. 16, 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
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.
Shelby-RC junior Carter Eickmeier (11) lunges towards the goal line in the team’s win over Sandy Creek earlier this year. Eickmeier finished with 124 yards and one score in the Huskies 54-18 win at Mead on Friday. PCN file photo by Ken Kush.

Shelby-RC junior Carter Eickmeier (11) lunges towards the goal line in the team’s win over Sandy Creek earlier this year. Eickmeier finished with 124 yards and one score in the Huskies 54-18 win at Mead on Friday. PCN file photo by Ken Kush.

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Huskies Set for D1-6 Showdown, After Win at Mead

Ken Kush
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
MEAD- The Shelby-RC Huskies rolled to their seventh win of the year Friday night as two players eclipsed the 100-yard rushing barrier in the team’s 5418 win at the Mead Raiders.