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Rylee Ackerson tries to get a kill past the Cross County block of Bricelynn Larson. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Rylee Ackerson tries to get a kill past the Cross County block of Bricelynn Larson. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Cougars Edge High Plains as Part of Triangular

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
STROMSBURG – In the midst of eight matches in a five-day stretch, Cross County’s volleyball team battled Polk County rival High Plains and won a 30-28, 2519 decision over High Plains at a home triangular Thursday.
Gage Friesen gets ready to run the football, as Jacob Lesiak blocks. PCN photo by Kirk Sparrow.

Gage Friesen gets ready to run the football, as Jacob Lesiak blocks. PCN photo by Kirk Sparrow.

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Storm Suffers First Lost to Riverside

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
CLARKS – Riverside came to Clarks to battle the Storm in 8-man football Friday night. The Chargers won 42-16.The Chargers took an early lead after a false start penalty on the Storm, putting in the touchdown and two points after. The Storm had one round of downs and had to punt.
Emma Brown serves one. She had three ace serves against Nebraska Christian. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Emma Brown serves one. She had three ace serves against Nebraska Christian. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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High Plains Notches First Loss

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
POLK – High Plains hosted Nebraska Christian on Thursday. The 4-1 D2 Storm lost to the 3-3 D1 Eagles last year in three sets.High Plains took the lead in the first set, but the Eagles were never far behind. After holding at 24 points for four points, High Plains finished it 25-23.
Rylee Hofmann hits one up to the Titan’s block. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Rylee Hofmann hits one up to the Titan’s block. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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Storm Volleyball Keeps Win Streak Alive

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
POLK – High Plains hosted a triangular on Tuesday with Riverside and Twin River. First up was Riverside. High Plains took set one 25-18 and set two 25-21.The second set ended with kills by Courtney Carlstrom and Peyton Hofmann.Stats: Kills: C. Carlstrom 7, P. Hofmann 4, R.Ackerson 3, H.
Berggren, Slammers Send Hwy 6 Off the Road 13-1

Berggren, Slammers Send Hwy 6 Off the Road 13-1

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Berggren, Slammers Send Hwy 6 Off the Road 13-1

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
STROMSBURG – The softball game had just finished, but the Berggren family – Jeff, Amanda and Carter – were just as diligent at the “Where’s Waldo?” game of finding a missing yellow sphere hit into some deep grass by junior center fielder Mady Berggren (pictured at right).
The Slammers took first place in Albion, beating Boone Central 8-5. Photo provided.

The Slammers took first place in Albion, beating Boone Central 8-5. Photo provided.

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Slammers Dominate Over the Weekend

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
ALBION — The Polk County Slammers showed their dominance over the weekend, picking up three wins to take first at the Boone Central Invite.The Slammers opened the day with a 10-1 win over Pierce, defeated Centura 9-3 before topping Boone Central 8-5.
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 Sept. 5, 2024

News Staff
Wednesday, September 4, 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. Bricelynn LarsonBricelynn had 8 kills and one ace serve against Fullerton in their opening game.
Haden Helgoth gets tackled by an Eagle defender. Photo by Stephanie Carlson, HPC yearbook.

Haden Helgoth gets tackled by an Eagle defender. Photo by Stephanie Carlson, HPC yearbook.

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Storm Defense, Friesen, Run All Over Nebraska Christian

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
CENTRAL CITY– Kaden Rieken, Ayden Hans, Camden Morris, Raul Marino and Caleb Sharman won’t always get the headlines as High Plains meanders through the 2024 football season, but on Friday one player knew who the real stars were.
2024 Storm football: (left to right front) Camden Morris, Hudson Urkoski, Caleb Sharman, Haden Helgoth, Kaden Rieken, Gage Friesen, Maddix Fuhrman, Raul Marino, Ayden Hans. Second row: Chase Owens, Carter Urkoski, Kyler Hans, Carson Swedenburg, Neddy Lesiak, Aaron Brown, Jacob Lesiak, Brodey Spurling. Back row: Jacob Engler, Colin Howell, Makayo Confer, Xevin Podliska. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

2024 Storm football: (left to right front) Camden Morris, Hudson Urkoski, Caleb Sharman, Haden Helgoth, Kaden Rieken, Gage Friesen, Maddix Fuhrman, Raul Marino, Ayden Hans. Second row: Chase Owens, Carter Urkoski, Kyler Hans, Carson Swedenburg, Neddy Lesiak, Aaron Brown, Jacob Lesiak, Brodey Spurling. Back row: Jacob Engler, Colin Howell, Makayo Confer, Xevin Podliska. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Storm Football Returns with 9 Seniors

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
POLK – After losing its two opening games by more than 30 points apiece, the High Plains football team may have wondered if their Class D-2 playoff hopes were a pipe dream.
2024 High Plains volleyball: (front left to right) Allie Howell, Courtney Carlstrom, Rylee Ackerson, Emma Brown; (second row) Peyton Hofmann, Dakota Gress, Gahvi Lesiak, Kenslei Carlson, and Rylee Hofmann; (third row) Bailey Gress, Jacey Dubas, Tessa Morris, Kinley Spurling, HallieJo Urkoski and Madi Zerr. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

2024 High Plains volleyball: (front left to right) Allie Howell, Courtney Carlstrom, Rylee Ackerson, Emma Brown; (second row) Peyton Hofmann, Dakota Gress, Gahvi Lesiak, Kenslei Carlson, and Rylee Hofmann; (third row) Bailey Gress, Jacey Dubas, Tessa Morris, Kinley Spurling, HallieJo Urkoski and Madi Zerr. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Storm Volleyball Aims High

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
POLK - Coach Jenna Mattox is back for her second year coaching volleyball at High Plains. She is fortunate to have five returning starters and an experienced senior.