PCN Athletes of the Year

High Plains senior Brodey Spurling finished fourth in the triple jump on Friday at the Class D Boys State Track and Field Meet at Omaha Burke Stadium. Spurling also added a fifth place in the long jump to cap his high school career with five medals the last two seasons. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Shelby-RC senior Danica Watts took home an eighth place medal in the 400 meters during the Class C State Meet this past weekend. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Shelby-RC senior Alexis Wetjen clears 5-1, a personal best at the C-2 District meet in Louisville. Wetjen won the event as she punched her ticket to state. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.

Shelby-RC junior Jett Vrbka won both the long jump and the triple jump at the Centennial Invite last week. He also placed in the 200 meters. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

Shelby-RC’s Jaxon Carter strikes his putt on the 14th hole at Quail Run on Thursday during the Scotus Central Catholic Invite Carter led the Huskies as he fired a 47 on the front side and a 43 on the back. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.

Cougars senior Mason Quilhot won the High Plains Invite with a throw of 131-11 in the discus. PCN photo by Ken Kush

An all area showdown in the fourth heat of the 100 meters. From left to right, Osceola’s Jadelynn Gifford. High Plains’ Gahvi Lesiak, Cross County junior Ansalde Von Hackewitz and Osceola’s Camryn Peterson. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow