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2024-25 HPC Boys Basketball team: (front) Saul Lopez-Santos, Cameron Reed, Carson Swedenburg, Kyler Hans, Leland Pike, Colin Howell; (back) Carter Urkoski, Chase Owens, Haden Helgoth, Maddix Fuhrman, Raul Marino, Ayden Hans and Brodey Spurling. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

2024-25 HPC Boys Basketball team: (front) Saul Lopez-Santos, Cameron Reed, Carson Swedenburg, Kyler Hans, Leland Pike, Colin Howell; (back) Carter Urkoski, Chase Owens, Haden Helgoth, Maddix Fuhrman, Raul Marino, Ayden Hans and Brodey Spurling. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Storm Has Bright Future With Returning Players

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
POLK - With a 16-8 record last year and making it to district finals, the Storm boys’ basketball team has a bright future. They lost two seniors, but neither were starters as Gavin Morris was injured much of the season and Cameron Bohaboj was a guard off the bench.
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.
Haden Helgoth runs for the touchdown. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Haden Helgoth runs for the touchdown. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Raiders More Prepared for Take Two with Storm

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
CLARKS - Just two weeks prior, the Storm beat the Lawrence-Nelson Raiders 47-20 with big plays by Gage Friesen. The Raiders adjusted for the second meeting, as they were on Friesen more but the Storm defense held on for the win 22-20.
Rylee Hofmann gets a kill and tries to get it past Osceola’s block. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Rylee Hofmann gets a kill and tries to get it past Osceola’s block. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Osceola vs. HPC VB “Take Two..”

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
OSCEOLA- When you’re in the same conference and subdistrict with a team, you don’t just meet once or twice, but no sometimes three times. Osceola and High Plains met three times within one week.Friday was the second time and Osceola had home court advantage.
Camryn Peterson gets a kill in subdistricts. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Camryn Peterson gets a kill in subdistricts. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Three’s A Charm; Storm Wins in Subs Over Osceola

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
FRIEND – After losing to Osceola twice during a five-day stretch, the prospect of playing the Bulldogs might’ve felt a bit daunting for High Plains as the Class D1-5 sub-districts began Monday night at Friend High School.
Above: Rylee Ackerson put down her 500th kill Friday against Osceola. She had 70 her freshman year, 136 as a sophomore, 151 as a junior and so far 143 as a senior.

Above: Rylee Ackerson put down her 500th kill Friday against Osceola. She had 70 her freshman year, 136 as a sophomore, 151 as a junior and so far 143 as a senior.

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Ackerson & Brown Nail 500th Kill

News Staff
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Gahvi Lesiak serves at conference volleyball. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Gahvi Lesiak serves at conference volleyball. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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High Plains Places Fourth

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
YORK - High Plains started the conference tournament with a game against Nebraska Lutheran, who they beat in two sets, 25-21 and 25-17.Courtney Carlstrom led in kills with 6, followed by Emma Brown with 4, with Peyton Hofmann and HallieJo Urkoski each adding 2 and Rylee Ackerson adding 1.
Gage Friesen runs the ball. He had 158 rushing yards and 4 touchdowns against Deshler. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

Gage Friesen runs the ball. He had 158 rushing yards and 4 touchdowns against Deshler. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Storm Wins Over Deshler, Will Host Playoff

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
DESHLER - High Plains traveled south to Deshler to take on the Dragons. The Storm claimed a 65-12 win.The Storm scored early and often against the Dragons, up 28-0 after one quarter. The first touchdown was just 11 seconds into the game as Gage Friesen ran a 65-yard touchdown.
Allie Howell serving against Lawrence-Nelson.

Allie Howell serving against Lawrence-Nelson.

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Lady Storm Go 1-1 in Shickley

Beth Sparrow
Friday, October 18, 2024
SHICKLEY - High Plains made their way south to Shickley for a triangular against Lawrence-Nelson and 4th ranked host, BDS. High Plains got the middle and last games of the evening. The first game was BDS against Lawrence-Nelson, which BDS won in two sets with the last one 25-19.
Raul Marino kicks it off after a score. Marino had a field goal for 3 points for the Storm. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Raul Marino kicks it off after a score. Marino had a field goal for 3 points for the Storm. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Storm Surprises The Raiders with The Win

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
CLARKS – The Storm (4-2) hosted the Lawrence-Nelson Raiders (4-2) on Friday. The Storm came out with the win 47-20.The Raiders kicked off and the Storm got the ball first. Haden Helgoth and Gage Friesen took turns running the ball and got two first downs before they were called for a false start.