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State wrestling takes place at the CHI Health Center every February. This year it will be February 15th-17th. They run 10 mats up until the finals. Pictured is a view from last year’s tourney. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

State wrestling takes place at the CHI Health Center every February. This year it will be February 15th-17th. They run 10 mats up until the finals. Pictured is a view from last year’s tourney. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

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NSAA Discusses State Wrestling Plans

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
OMAHA - Posts on social media have been flying around that some schools are not receiving enough tickets that they requested. This is true, but according to NSAA, it’s just a few of the schools. The NSAA assistant director Ron Higdon released a video explaining this.
Athletes of the week

Athletes of the week

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PCN Athletes of the Week

News Staff
Wednesday, January 24, 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 led the Storm with 12 points in their win over the Huskies.
Ashton Seim dribbles it in while Alex Noyd helps on defense. PCN file photo.

Ashton Seim dribbles it in while Alex Noyd helps on defense. PCN file photo.

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Cougars Upend Storm in County Battle

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
YORK – Alex Noyd might be more known for football than basketball, but on Monday the senior’s long-range shooting helped get Cross County (13-3) off to a good start during Monday’s Crossroads Conference quarterfinals.
Polk County teams learn paths to conference titles

Polk County teams learn paths to conference titles

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CRC SHOWDOWN

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
YORK —The Crossroads Conference basketball tournament starts this next weekend. Polk County will be in anticipation as all four schools are in action. Can the Osceola boys repeat and the Cross County girls improve on 3rd to win? Time will tell.
GAHVI LESIAK

GAHVI LESIAK

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PCN Athletes of the Week

News Staff
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
GAHVI LESIAK Gahvi scored 15 points in High Plains’ win over Nebraska Lutheran. CARTER URKOSKI He shot 2 of 2 in free throws, put in 8 points and pulled down 9 rebounds against Nebraska Lutheran.
Rylee Ackerson shoots one over her taller opponent, Marissa Endorf of Neb. Lutheran. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Rylee Ackerson shoots one over her taller opponent, Marissa Endorf of Neb. Lutheran. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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HPC Girls Pull Out Win Over Neb. Lutheran

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
POLK – The High Plains girls played an early game against Nebraska Lutheran in hopes to get it done before the next big snowstorm. The girls did “get ‘er done”, with a win over the Lady Knights 46-39. The Knights brought height with six-foot senior, Marissa Endorf.
Wyatt Urkoski (HPC) wrestles Calob Troy (CCO) in the triangular at East Butler. PCN file photo by Travis Lane.

Wyatt Urkoski (HPC) wrestles Calob Troy (CCO) in the triangular at East Butler. PCN file photo by Travis Lane.

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Three Storm Wrestlers Place at Home Meet

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
COLUMBUS - High Plains hosted their wrestling invitational over the weekend with 24 teams participating in the boys’ competition. The Norm Manstedt Invite was held at Central Community College in Columbus. The host team placed 12th with 66 points, the second highest for Class D.
Gahvi Lesiak plays defense against Hampton. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

Gahvi Lesiak plays defense against Hampton. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

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HPC Girls’ Bench Played Big Minutes in Win

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
POLK — The game was not as close as the scoreboard showed at the end of the game. High Plains cruised to a 50-40 win over Hampton on Thursday. The Storm jumped out to a quick start and used a frustrating defense to force the Hawks into numerous turnovers.
LORALIE LOGAN

LORALIE LOGAN

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PCN Athletes of the Week

News Staff
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
LORALIE LOGAN Loralie Logan is in her first season of wrestling and placed third at both the HPC girls’ meet and the Malcolm meet. WYATT URKOSKI Wyatt Urkoski (HPC) remains undefeated this season in wrestling at 24-0.