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The Shelby-RC Huskies defense made their presence known early in the game on Friday night as senior Coy Vrbka (22) blocks an attempted field goal by the Pender Pendragons in the first quarter. The Huskies moved the ball down the field and scored early in the second quarter and never looked back in their 28-6 win. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

The Shelby-RC Huskies defense made their presence known early in the game on Friday night as senior Coy Vrbka (22) blocks an attempted field goal by the Pender Pendragons in the first quarter. The Huskies moved the ball down the field and scored early in the second quarter and never looked back in their 28-6 win. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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HUSKIES ‘D’ SHUTS DOWN PENDER ‘O’ IN 28-6 WIN

Ken Kush
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
SHELBY- The “Black and Blue Division” of the National Football League is considered to be the NFC North, once called the NFC Central.The conference earned its nickname because of teams like the Chicago Bears, the Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings, Green Bay Packers who were considered the hardest...
As the playoffs wear on Shelby-RC, the cheerleaders have had to get creative with the signs the players break through at the start of each game. Here is the sign before the Pender game this past Friday night. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

As the playoffs wear on Shelby-RC, the cheerleaders have had to get creative with the signs the players break through at the start of each game. Here is the sign before the Pender game this past Friday night. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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CROFTON WARRIORS WILL PRESENT STRONGEST CHALLENGE TO DATE

Ken Kush
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
SHELBY-If you are still playing high school football in mid-November in Nebraska, then you are more than likely closing in on your goal to play at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln in your respective Class Championship.You can also bet that your opponents as you march towards your season goal will be...

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From the Corn Rows/Corn Stalks

News Staff
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
About 3-4 weeks ago I was covering a high school football game and was nearly carried away by mosquitoes.At that time I was wishing that Old Man Winter would make an early appearance and rid us of these pesky little bugs that seem to come out and make themselves known as soon as you walked through...
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 Nov. 6, 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, November 5, 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.
Left: Cross County volleyball team with their district winner plaque.

Left: Cross County volleyball team with their district winner plaque.

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LADY COUGARS STATEBOUND AFTER WIN IN MORRILL

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
MORRILL - Only two Cougars on the current team have been to state: seniors Sydney Hengelfelt and Edie Peterson. They qualified for state in 2022 as the third ranked team with the same coach, although a different name (Coach Noyd/Finkral).
Cross County junior Ava Pruter (16) slams the attack into the Morrill Lions frontline defense during Saturday’s D1-4 final at Morrill High School. Pruter led the Cougars with 22 kills as Cross County earned their first state volleyball berth since 2022. Photo by Sandy Thompson.

Cross County junior Ava Pruter (16) slams the attack into the Morrill Lions frontline defense during Saturday’s D1-4 final at Morrill High School. Pruter led the Cougars with 22 kills as Cross County earned their first state volleyball berth since 2022. Photo by Sandy Thompson.

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COUGARS WIN OVER MORRILL- PUNCH TICKET TO D-1 STATE VOLLEYBALL

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
MORRILL – The #13 Cougars traveled 387 miles to Morrill to take on the fourth ranked team.
Shelby-RC junior Carter Eickmeier (0) gets a block from quarterback Logan Lindsley (2) as he breaks outs side for substantial yardage during the first quarter of Friday’s second round playoff game in Class D-1. Eickmeier led the Huskies ground game with 164 yards and four touchdowns in the 54-14 win over Bloomfield. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

Shelby-RC junior Carter Eickmeier (0) gets a block from quarterback Logan Lindsley (2) as he breaks outs side for substantial yardage during the first quarter of Friday’s second round playoff game in Class D-1. Eickmeier led the Huskies ground game with 164 yards and four touchdowns in the 54-14 win over Bloomfield. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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Huskies Advance With Dominant Win Over Bloomfield

Ken Kush
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
SHELBY- Shelby-Rising City head coach Zach Kubik and his staff could not have scripted a better start than the Huskies had Friday night in the second round of the Class D1 State Playoffs against the Bloomfield Bees.On Bloomfield’s second play from scrimmage, the Bees’ ball carrier was stripped of...
The Shelby-RC Huskies take the field in the second round of the Class D1 State Football Playoffs. The Huskies are 10-0 after their win over Bloomfield on Friday and will host the Pender Pendragons in the quarterfinals this Friday. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

The Shelby-RC Huskies take the field in the second round of the Class D1 State Football Playoffs. The Huskies are 10-0 after their win over Bloomfield on Friday and will host the Pender Pendragons in the quarterfinals this Friday. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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Tale of The Tape

Ken Kush
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
SHELBY- When you get to this time of the year in the football playoffs, you have to tie up the shoes a little tighter and make sure that the chinstrap is fastened tightly.Because the teams still standing have their sights on Lincoln and if you are not ready, your dream to make it to the...
Cross County head coach Emmie Finkral addresses the team just before the start of practice on Tuesday. The Cougars will face the No. 1 seed Amherst Broncos at 1 p.m. on Thursday at PBA. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

Cross County head coach Emmie Finkral addresses the team just before the start of practice on Tuesday. The Cougars will face the No. 1 seed Amherst Broncos at 1 p.m. on Thursday at PBA. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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Cougars First Trip to Lincoln Since 2022 Match with Amherst

Ken Kush
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
STROMSBURG - The last time the Cross County Cougars made the Nebraska State Volleyball Championship field was in 2022.The Cougars will face the No. 1 seed Amherst Broncos in the first round of D-1 State on Thursday at 1 p.m. at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on the North Court.Back in 2022 the two...