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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. 5 seed who dropped...
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.
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.Shelton jumped on...
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.The Huskies still have one game left on the schedule before the playoff seedings and scheduled will be announced sometime...
Alexis Wetjen of SRC sets up her putt during Monday’s Class C State Golf. Photo by Carol Kelley, Valley Voice.

Alexis Wetjen of SRC sets up her putt during Monday’s Class C State Golf. Photo by Carol Kelley, Valley Voice.

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WETJEN JOINS CLASS C FIELD AT MAHONEY GOLF COURSE IN NORTH PLATTE

Ken Kush
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
NORTH PLATTE- Shelby-RC Huskies seniorAlexis Wetjen qualified for the Nebraska State Class C Golf Championships in North Platte with a ninth place finish last week at Quail Run Golf Course in Columbus.The first round was played on Monday at Mahoney Golf Course just outside North Platte in...
Senior Dakota Gress looks to find the opening in the Fillmore Central defense during last Thursday night’s triangular at Sandy Creek High School. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Senior Dakota Gress looks to find the opening in the Fillmore Central defense during last Thursday night’s triangular at Sandy Creek High School. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Storm Tops Meridian in Five-Splits Action at Sandy Creek

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
POLK - The Storm faced Meridian Tuesday night in Polk for an exciting 5-set win for the Storm.Wearing pink this month for breast cancer awareness, the Storm struggled to get in their groove the first set. They let go a couple of ace serves to the Mustangs. They caught up 6-6 but fell behind again.
Devin Lonsdale (64) and Joaquin Alvarez-Rodriguez (54) converge on the GICC ball carrier in Friday night game at CC. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

Devin Lonsdale (64) and Joaquin Alvarez-Rodriguez (54) converge on the GICC ball carrier in Friday night game at CC. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

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Crusaders Roll in District Battle with Cross County

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Two plays into last Friday’s contest against Grand Island Central Catholic, Cross County fumbled away an option play and the Crusaders scored their first touchdown the initial time they had the ball.It was not the start the Cougars hoped for as they dropped to 2-5 with a 52-14 home loss to a GICC...