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Jett Vrbka wrestles his opponent from Clarkson-Leigh. He pinned him in 1:16. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Jett Vrbka wrestles his opponent from Clarkson-Leigh. He pinned him in 1:16. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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S-RC Wins Own Quad

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
SHELBY - Shelby-Rising City hosted a quad last Thursday with High Plains, Winside and Clarkson-Leigh. The Huskies came out the big winners, defeating Clarkson- Leigh 52-12, Winside 42-18 and High Plains 41-24. High Plains came in second, with their only loss to S-RC.
Dakota Gress placed second at the York Invite. Photo provided.

Dakota Gress placed second at the York Invite. Photo provided.

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Turpitt Takes First; Gress Sisters Place 2/3

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
YORK – The Gress sisters from High Plains competed in the York Girls Invite on Saturday.Bailey Gress (130) placed third, and Dakota Gress (135) placed second. As a team they scored 43 points, which put them in 12th place out of 19 teams.Bailey lost to Mariana Leon (NW-G) by pin in 3:08.
Great pass from Kelby Neujahr to Braxton Mestl to try to score. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Great pass from Kelby Neujahr to Braxton Mestl to try to score. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Bulldogs Go 1-1 to Start Season

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
OSCEOLA- Basketball standout Kale Gustafson just can’t stay away from the court. The graduate can’t play high school ball anymore, but he can still be another “pair of eyes” for Coach Jason Zelasney. He can even challenge his old teammates at practice.
Noah Thelen (SRC)

Noah Thelen (SRC)

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Husky Boys Win, Girls Lose at Genoa

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
GIRLS GENOA — A pesky defense and an off shooting night was too much for the Huskies to overcome.Shelby-Rising City shot just 8 percent from the field on Saturday in their 51-17 loss to Twin River. The Huskies connected on just 4-of-48 shot attempts and were 6-of-16 from the foul line.

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HPC Wrestling at Ravenna

News Staff
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
RAVENNA– High Plains competed in the Ravenna tournament on Saturday. They placed 7th out of 18 teams with 83.5 points. Hudson Urkoski placed second at 132, Levi Russell placed fourth at 138, and Gage Friesen took first at 157.Makayo Confer (126) started out with a bye.
Osceola One Act Competing in Norfolk

Osceola One Act Competing in Norfolk

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Osceola One Act Competing in Norfolk

News Staff
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
OSCEOLA ONE ACT CAST AND CREW STATE QUALIFIERS (Class C1)Osceola is sending the cast and crew of “Country Gothic” to State One Act.Cast: Braylon Peterson, Sadie Sterup, Brenden Gabel, Melinn Roberts, Janna Roberts, Halle Gabel, Bella Recker, Jackson Beard, Cale Brumbaugh, Bransen Lavaley, Graci...
Taya Pinneo signed to play basketball at Morningside University in Sioux City, Iowa. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Taya Pinneo signed to play basketball at Morningside University in Sioux City, Iowa. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Pinneo Signs with Morningside for College Hoops

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
SHELBY – With 848 career points and a school record for most three-point baskets in a game, Taya Pinneo had proven herself to be a good shot on the basketball court before her senior season had even begun.On Friday, Morningside University in Sioux City, IA became the future college beneficiary of...
2024-25 SRC girls wrestlers: (front) Bailey Turpitt, Alaina Andel, Kynlee Hamling, Miranda Frandsen; (back) Taylor Shelton, Danica Watts, Loralie Logan, Nevaeh Martinez and Jessica Bauers. Not pictured: Amanda Glatter. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

2024-25 SRC girls wrestlers: (front) Bailey Turpitt, Alaina Andel, Kynlee Hamling, Miranda Frandsen; (back) Taylor Shelton, Danica Watts, Loralie Logan, Nevaeh Martinez and Jessica Bauers. Not pictured: Amanda Glatter. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Blue River Girls’ Wrestling

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
DAVID CITY - Shelby-Rising City combines with East Butler and David City for Blue River girls’ wrestling. This year seven girls from S-RC return to the mats.Bailey Turpitt (senior) is back for her third year. She just missed state last year, and her first year as a sophomore she wrestled boys.
2024-25 HPC Wrestling: (front) Makayo Confer, Levi Russell, Aaron Brown and Neddy Lesiak; (back) Dakota Gress, Caleb Sharman, Kaden Rieken, Hudson Urkoski, Gage Friesen and Bailey Gress. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

2024-25 HPC Wrestling: (front) Makayo Confer, Levi Russell, Aaron Brown and Neddy Lesiak; (back) Dakota Gress, Caleb Sharman, Kaden Rieken, Hudson Urkoski, Gage Friesen and Bailey Gress. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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HPC Wrestling Returns With Experience

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
POLK - High Plains returns four seniors to the mats, including two who went to the state tournament last year. Hudson Urkoski and Gage Friesen both went to state, and also had their 100th win last year.
Shelby-RC 2024-25 girls basketball team: (front) Kendall Nickolite, Jordyn Donner, Taya Pinneo and Nicole Martensen; (second) Olivia Adams, Aleigha Escobar-Schaefer, Ashlyn Long, Leah Whitmore, Patience Spitz and Kaleigh Ruth; (third) Brooklyn Sumner, Maddie Augustin, Brea Schaefer and Olivia Frederick. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Shelby-RC 2024-25 girls basketball team: (front) Kendall Nickolite, Jordyn Donner, Taya Pinneo and Nicole Martensen; (second) Olivia Adams, Aleigha Escobar-Schaefer, Ashlyn Long, Leah Whitmore, Patience Spitz and Kaleigh Ruth; (third) Brooklyn Sumner, Maddie Augustin, Brea Schaefer and Olivia Frederick. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Lady Huskies Led by Pinneo

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
SHELBY - Senior Taya Pinneo is excited for her favorite sport to begin. Although she attained 2000 sets in volleyball, she told Polk County News “basketball is really her favorite sport”. Last year she was the point guard with step-sister Ava Larmon driving in points.