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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.
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. 17, 2024

Courtney Carlstrom
Wednesday, October 16, 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. Courtney CarlstromCourtney Carlstrom had 8 kills, 2 ace serves and 14 assists in the Storm’s win over Meridian.
Rylee Hofmann gets a kill against Sandy Creek; she had two in the contest. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Rylee Hofmann gets a kill against Sandy Creek; she had two in the contest. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Lady Storm Add 4 Wins Including Over Meridian

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
MERIDIAN - High Plains traveled to Meridian Tuesday for a triangular that also included Hampton.High Plains got the big win over Meridian, losing the first set 25-13 but coming back to win the next two 25-20 and 25-23.Stats: Kills: C. Carlstrom 8, E. Brown 7, R.Ackerson 6, P. Hofmann 5.
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. 10, 2024

News Staff
Wednesday, October 9, 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. Emma BrownEmma had 7 ace serves against McCool Junction as well as 4 kills, 10 digs and 10 serve receives for High Plains.
Hudson Urkoski gets the ball to run. PCN file photo by Travis Lane.

Hudson Urkoski gets the ball to run. PCN file photo by Travis Lane.

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Storm Dominates Giltner to Move to 4-2

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
GILTNER – Gage Friesen rushed 11 times for 138 yards and two touchdowns and Haden Helgoth, Jacob Lesiak, and Kaden Rieken also ran in one score apiece as High Plains moved to 4-2 with a 61-14 win at Giltner High last Friday night.
Charisa Boden tries to tag a York Duke out in subdistricts. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

Charisa Boden tries to tag a York Duke out in subdistricts. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

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Slammers End Season with Loss to York

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
YORK – During losses this season, the Polk County Slammers have made an average of three errors per game and in Class B-8 sub-district semifinal play Monday afternoon the trend continued to the team’s detriment.
Ayden Hans gets the pitch with some Eagles close by ready to tackle. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

Ayden Hans gets the pitch with some Eagles close by ready to tackle. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

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Storm Plagued by Penalties in Loss to Eagles

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
CLARKS – Homecoming for High Plains was against the Bruning- Davenport/Shickley Eagles. Friday’s game was exciting with the Storm leading at half, but the Eagles coming back for the win, 34-20.