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High Plains Track at Kearney Indoor Invite

Staff Report
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
KEARNEY – High Plains was one of 16 schools to participate in the UNK Class D Indoor Invitational on Thursday. No team scores were available. High Plains had two first place finishes for the boys: the 4x400 and Haden Helgoth in the 1600-meter run. Boys’ Results: 60m dash: 5. Gage Friesen 7.
HPC Track Has Big Goals for State

HPC Track Has Big Goals for State

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HPC Track Has Big Goals for State

Cienna Friesen
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
The High Plains track team is expecting to challenge a lot of school records and take more people to state this season. Coach Darius Williams believes there are several returning players and newcomers who will be strong contenders.
Jason Brown has been hired as superintendent of High Plains School starting July 1, 2024. He is pictured at the left with his family, wife Abby, and daughters Emma and Mykel. Photo provided.

Jason Brown has been hired as superintendent of High Plains School starting July 1, 2024. He is pictured at the left with his family, wife Abby, and daughters Emma and Mykel. Photo provided.

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Meet Superintendent Brown, Coming to HPC

Cienna Friesen
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Jason Brown, currently the superintendent of Bertrand Community School, will be the new High Plains Community Schools superintendent starting the 202425 school year. “I’m excited to move over to the district and get started at High Plains Community Schools,” he said.
Courtney Carlstrom takes a shot. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

Courtney Carlstrom takes a shot. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

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High Plains Girls Crowned District Runner Up

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
DUNNING - The Storm season missed out on a trip to State by one game. High Plains (16-9) saw their season come to an end on Friday, falling to 54-28 to Sandhills/ Thedford with a trip to Lincoln on the line.
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

News Staff
Wednesday, February 21, 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.
Logan Lindsley (D138) gets to wrestle first on Friday after losing his first one to second seeded Kohl of Sutherland. PCN photo by Travis Lane

Logan Lindsley (D138) gets to wrestle first on Friday after losing his first one to second seeded Kohl of Sutherland. PCN photo by Travis Lane

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Eight out of Eleven Guaranteed a Medal

Beth Sparrow
Friday, February 16, 2024
OMAHA — High Plains has three guaranteed for a medal, Cross County-Osceola has their lone wrestler getting a medal, and Shelby-Rising City has four in medal-winning position after one day of state wrestling in Omaha. Dakota Gress (G120) came in to the middle of the pack of girls.
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

News Staff
Wednesday, February 14, 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 Hofmann Peyton put in the winning shot in overtime for High Plains girls’ basketball team against BDS.
Wyatt Urkoski goes to state for the third year in a row as one of a few undefeated wrestlers. He pins his opponent at districts here. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Wyatt Urkoski goes to state for the third year in a row as one of a few undefeated wrestlers. He pins his opponent at districts here. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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State Wrestling Preview

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
OMAHA– Ten boys and one girl are off to Omaha for state wrestling. This is the pinnacle of their career in an individual sport. For Dakota Gress, a sophomore at High Plains, she is a pioneer for girls’ wrestling. She wrestled last year as a freshman. This year she is state bound with a 28-9 record.
DISTRICT WRESTLING

DISTRICT WRESTLING

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DISTRICT WRESTLING

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Class C District 1 (CCO) 126: Devin Nuttelman (41-8) placed 2nd and scored 18.0 team points. Champ. Round 1 - Devin Nuttelman (CCO, 41-8) received a bye. Quarterfinal - Devin Nuttelman won by fall over Gage Brown (Thayer Central, 20-14) in 3:07.
Rylee Ackerson starts overtime with the tipoff. PCN photo by Cienna Friesen.

Rylee Ackerson starts overtime with the tipoff. PCN photo by Cienna Friesen.

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Lady Storm Beat Eagles in OT

Cienna Friesen
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
The High Plains Storm girls beat the Bruning-Davenport Shickley Eagles in a flash on Friday the 9th, after a long, evenly matched battle.