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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.
2024 Slammers (front left to right): Kaleena Nuttelman, Lindee Kelley, Savanna Boden, Charisa Boden, Libby Rutherford, (second row) Mady Berggren, Kcin Confer, Adrienne Waller, Shyenne Krol, (third row) Ashtyn Quast, Halle Gabel, Emory Eberhardt, Jazlyn Ramirez-Catlan, Brylie Naber, (fourth row) Kaiylen Baloun (st. mgr.), Olive Peterson, MaCadden Turner, Misty Noble, Dulce Ramirez-Catlan, (fifth row) Coaches Macy Jones, Johanna Nielsen, Mallory Kumpf, Carrie Swanson. PCN photo.

2024 Slammers (front left to right): Kaleena Nuttelman, Lindee Kelley, Savanna Boden, Charisa Boden, Libby Rutherford, (second row) Mady Berggren, Kcin Confer, Adrienne Waller, Shyenne Krol, (third row) Ashtyn Quast, Halle Gabel, Emory Eberhardt, Jazlyn Ramirez-Catlan, Brylie Naber, (fourth row) Kaiylen Baloun (st. mgr.), Olive Peterson, MaCadden Turner, Misty Noble, Dulce Ramirez-Catlan, (fifth row) Coaches Macy Jones, Johanna Nielsen, Mallory Kumpf, Carrie Swanson. PCN photo.

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Slammers Return Talent & Move Up to Class B

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
STROMSBURG – Changes abound for the Polk County Slammers softball team, with a move up to the Class B division and a new battery on tap, but a host of returning standouts give co-head coaches Johanna Nielsen and Macy Jones a lot of offensive punch this fall.
Above: High Plains installed a video board in their gym after much research and discussion. Sponsors are requested. Photo provided.

Above: High Plains installed a video board in their gym after much research and discussion. Sponsors are requested. Photo provided.

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HIGH PLAINS VIDEO BOARD INSTALLED

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
High Plains recently installed a new video board in their gym. Activities Director Greg Wood said the video board was a “dream of Cameron Hudson and Brian Tonniges. Cameron had put in a lot of the leg work previously. When Cameron’s dad passed away, it got put back on the back burner.
Courtney Sunday

Courtney Sunday

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Summer Slammers Veteran Farewell Tour Going Strong

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
BROKEN BOW – Justin Sunday may not miss the late-night weekend return trips once the 2024 summer softball season ends in two weeks. But thinking about his team’s recent success – along with the privilege of coaching his kids – caused a poignant pause as he considered the long but successful journey.