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Olivia Adams dribbles the ball and looks for a Husky to pass to. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

Olivia Adams dribbles the ball and looks for a Husky to pass to. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

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SRC Girls Put Forth Outstanding Effort

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
SHELBY – Sometimes even teams that are struggling can provide outstanding effort and Friday’s Shelby-Rising City away contest at Hampton was one of those times.Taya Pinneo scored 25 points on 10 of 22 shooting and Kaleigh Ruth added 11 more as the Huskies overcame a 34-point, 16-rebound performance...
Carter Eickmeier wrestles an opponent at the Schuyler invite; he placed fifth. PCN photo by Jen Vrbka.

Carter Eickmeier wrestles an opponent at the Schuyler invite; he placed fifth. PCN photo by Jen Vrbka.

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Huskies Have 3 Place at Schuyler Invite

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
SCHUYLER – Shelby-Rising City participated in the Schuyler invite. They placed 14th out of 16 teams with 38.5 points. Jett placed third, with Carter and Owen placing fifth.132: Owen Krafka placed fifth. He started with a bye. He then lost to Landon Bernasek (Blair) by 13-2 major decision.
Makayo Confer (HPC, top) wrestles Cooper DeWitt (CCO, bottom). PCN photo by Travis Lane.

Makayo Confer (HPC, top) wrestles Cooper DeWitt (CCO, bottom). PCN photo by Travis Lane.

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CCO Bob Orsborn Invite

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
STROMSBURG – CCO and HPC competed at Cross County at the Bob Orsborn Classic wrestling tourney. There were 21 teams. High Plains placed seventh as a team and had three that placed (Urkoski, Friesen and Sharman 2nd).
Rory Hoadley wrestles Sunday in Schuyler. Photo provided by Kelsey Vrbka.

Rory Hoadley wrestles Sunday in Schuyler. Photo provided by Kelsey Vrbka.

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Double Dog Wrestling Results

Staff Report
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Provided by Kelsey Vrbka Double Dog Wrestling is Osceola and Shelby-RC combined for youth.1st place finish Hazel Becker Cooper Lawrence Beau Vrbka Clay Schueth2nd place finish Tucker Alt Maci Hoadley Accede Prochoska Braxton Borer Wyatt Pleskac3rd place finish Kendall LeSuer Rory Hoadley Allison...
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 Jan. 16, 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, January 15, 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. Bella ReckerBella Recker played three great games, getting 12, 15 and 18 rebounds and putting in 21, 12 and 12 points.
Freshman Dylan Micek goes for a basket against Riverside. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Freshman Dylan Micek goes for a basket against Riverside. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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SRC Boys Go 1-1 Against Riverside & Meridian

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
SHELBY- The Huskies couldn’t quite get it done and lost to Riverside last Friday 61-38.The first quarter started slow for the Huskies. Dalton Pokorney put in a basket, as well as Dylan Micek and Jarren Kravig.
Halle Gabel takes a shot with Bella Recker in the background. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Halle Gabel takes a shot with Bella Recker in the background. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Bulldogs Win Two of Three in Girls BB Play

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
OSCEOLA – Teams with only six healthy players rarely use a fullcourt press for any length of time, but Osceola girls basketball coach Brett Webster made the most of his team’s hustle and energy Friday night and the Bulldogs rewarded him with an easy victory.The Bulldogs scored 15 straight points...
Thatcher Hanson crosses half court with the ball and looks for a shot or a pass. PCN photo by Kirk Sparrow.

Thatcher Hanson crosses half court with the ball and looks for a shot or a pass. PCN photo by Kirk Sparrow.

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Shooting Struggles Don’t Trump Stellar Defense in 200th Win for Blex

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
STROMSBURG – The Cross County boys basketball team shoots well under 30 percent from the three-point line and makes only half of its free throws, shooting marks that wouldn’t make you automatically consider them a state-bound Class C-2 team.On Thursday against a 9-1 Sutton squad, the Cougars had...
Rylee Ackerson goes for a shot as a Hampton girl tries to stop her. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Rylee Ackerson goes for a shot as a Hampton girl tries to stop her. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Lady Storm Continues Winning Streak With Two More

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
HAMPTON - High Plains took an early lead and held on to win over Hampton 49-33.The Lady Storm got on the board first and were up by 7 points, and increased it to 11 so Hampton called timeout.