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Emersyn Prososki dribbles the ball past a Mustang in their game last week. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Osceola Loses to East Butler in OT CRC Opener

Craig Pinley

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

YORK – Down 11 points after three periods, East Butler tied the game at 32-all to force overtime and then outscored Osceola 7-2 in the extra session to beat the Bulldogs 39-34 and avenge a five-point loss in December at Osceola.Lillie Kriz scored 17 points to lead the Tigers and Margret Pekarek...

Chase Owens attempting a three pointer. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Storm Add Win Over Heartland

Beth Sparrow

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

HENDERSON - Last Tuesday, High Plains went to Heartland to face the Huskies. High Plains won 61-43.Carter Urkoski was out this game with a broken hand.Brodey Spurling led all scorers with 25 points, followed by Maddix Fuhrman with 18.

Danica Watts places third at the Centennial girls’ invite. Photo provided by SRC School.

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Blue River At Centennial Girls’ Invite

Beth Sparrow

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

UTICA– Blue River competed at the Centennial girls’invite. Danica Watts was the only Shelby-Rising City girl to compete and she placed third.110: Danica Watts started with a bye. She won over Koko Solomon (Linc. SE) in 4:45. She lost to Claire Karjalainen (Krny) in 2:46 pin.

Coy Vrbka wrestles Canon Peterson (Sutton) on Saturday. He place first in his weight class. PCN photo by Jen Vrbka.

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Vrbka 150th Win, Vrbkas & Fjell First at DC

Beth Sparrow

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

DAVID CITY – The Huskies competed in the David City Invite on Friday. They came in fifth out of 15 teams, scoring 126.5 points. Senior Collin Vrbka scored his 150th win at this invite.132: Owen Krafka won over Klayton Rerucha (DC) in 35-second pin.

Nicole Martensen looks to pass the ball. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

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SRC Girls Lose to BDS in CRC Opener

Craig Pinley

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

YORK – Despite 20 points by Taya Pinneo, the Shelby-Rising City girls basketball team lost its opening-round contest in Crossroads Conference tourney play Saturday, a 40-32 decision to BDS at York University’s Freeman Center.Cameron Bohling scored 12 points for the Eagles in victory and five...

Joaquin Alvarez-Rodriguez is happy to pin his Nebraska Christian opponent in the triangular held last week. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

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CCO Wrestling at Madison

Beth Sparrow

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

MADISON – CCO Twisters competed at the Madison Invite. They placed 12th out of 17 teams with 53 points.106: Karston Dotson-Monroe started with a bye. He lost to Layton Schroeder (West Pt.-Bm) in a 2:42 pin. He won over Baldwin Garcia (Wake) by a 7-2 decision.

Caleb Sharman wrestles Levi Gall (Clarkson-Leigh). Sharman placed second. PCN photo by Melissa Aaberg.

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Three HPC Wrestlers Place at Neligh-Oakdale Invite

Beth Sparrow

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

NELIGH – High Plains wrestled at the Neligh-Oakdale invite. Only four wrestlers competed, but they still placed 9th out of 21 teams, scoring 77.5 points.

Haden Helgoth (HPC)

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Haden Helgoth (HPC)

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Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Haden Helgoth (HPC) shoots over the arm of Brayden Santos (OSC) on Monday at conference tournament in York. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Collin Vrbka (center) is pictured with his coaches after his 150th win at the David City Invite. Vrbka is a senior at Shelby-Rising City. PCN photo by Jen Vrbka.

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Vrbka Achieves 150 Wins

News Staff

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

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 Jan. 23, 2025

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Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. PCN Athletes of the Week are brought to you by these fine sponsors.