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COLUMBUS - Shelby-Rising City hosted their triangular in Unified Bowling on Tuesday. This Shelby-Rising City team pictured place third.

COLUMBUS - Shelby-Rising City hosted their triangular in Unified Bowling on Tuesday. This Shelby-Rising City team pictured place third.

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Unified Bowling Places Third

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
I live in conflict all the time, a Chicagoan trying to drink the red Kool Aid, praying that GBR can figure out a way to beat USC and get into its first bowl game since I moved here in 2019.
Carter Eickmeier runs the ball around some Cougar defenders. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

Carter Eickmeier runs the ball around some Cougar defenders. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

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Huskies End Season With A Shut-Out from Cougars

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
FAIRFIELD - The Huskies saw their season come to an end Friday after being shut out on the road.Class D-1 No. 1 Sandy Creek (11-0) handed No. 8 Shelby-Rising City (9-2) a 54-0 loss on a rainfilled night. The Cougars are the only team to defeat the Huskies this year, getting a 28-6 win on Sept. 6.
Lady Cougars End Season at Subs

Lady Cougars End Season at Subs

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Lady Cougars End Season at Subs

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
HAYES CENTER – Cross County made the long 4-hour drive to Hayes Center to take on Arcadia-Loup City in subdistricts.
Rylee Ackerson hits a kill as EMF tries to block. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Rylee Ackerson hits a kill as EMF tries to block. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Lady Storm Take EMF to Five Sets

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
FRIEND - Subdistrict finals were Tuesday at Friend with the host EMF against the High Plains Storm.
Carter Urkoski goes for the block as Overton tries to pass. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

Carter Urkoski goes for the block as Overton tries to pass. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

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Storm Finishes Season After Loss to Overton

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
OVERTON - High Plains (#10) traveled to Overton to take on the 7th seeded Eagles. They lost with by a score of 32-20.The Storm got the ball first on the 38-yard line. They Stormed down the field to the red zone with runs by Gage Friesen and Hudson Urkoski.
The linemen are ready to block for the playoff game against Arapahoe. PCN photo by Jen Vrbka.

The linemen are ready to block for the playoff game against Arapahoe. PCN photo by Jen Vrbka.

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Huskies Advance to Quarters with Late-Game Heroics from Eickmeier

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
SHELBY – After squandering a 22-0 lead, Shelby-Rising City had every reason to be discouraged after visiting Arapahoe got a touchdown run from William Cacy to tie the contest with 4:08 left in Friday’s Class D-1 second-round contest.Instead, the Huskies regrouped offensively and sophomore Carter...
CARTER EICKMEIER

CARTER EICKMEIER

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CARTER EICKMEIER

News Staff
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Carter intercepted a pass to win the game for the Huskies, along with leading rushers with 193 yards.
COURTNEY CARLSTROM

COURTNEY CARLSTROM

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COURTNEY CARLSTROM

News Staff
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Courtney gave it her all with 13 kills and 5 blocks against EMF.
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. 31, 2024

News Staff
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
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. Peyton HofmannPeyton Hofmann had some timely kills in their win over Osceola Monday.