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Ayden Hans goes up for the basket against Hampton. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

Ayden Hans goes up for the basket against Hampton. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

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Storm Boys Get the Win With a Big Finish

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
POLK — The Storm used a big fourth quarter to run away from the Hawks on their way to a 53-38 win. The Storm limited the Hawks to four points in the third quarter as they expanded their lead. High Plains scored 22 points in the final eight minutes of action to secure their seventh win on the year.

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Three Girls Place in Wrestling Meets

News Staff
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
COLUMBUS - Blue River wrestled twice, at the High Plains Invite at Central Community College in Columbus, and at the Malcolm Invite. Two Shelby-Rising City girls (Turpitt and Logan) placed in Columbus and Logan also placed in Malcolm. For High Plains, Dakota Gress placed 5th in Columbus.
Wyatt Urkoski (senior at High Plains) got his 100th pin at the Norm Manstedt Invitational hosted by High Plains at Central Community College in Columbus. Pictured with him is his coach, Martin Phillips on the right, Corbey Grause (far left) and Jason Church. Photo provided.

Wyatt Urkoski (senior at High Plains) got his 100th pin at the Norm Manstedt Invitational hosted by High Plains at Central Community College in Columbus. Pictured with him is his coach, Martin Phillips on the right, Corbey Grause (far left) and Jason Church. Photo provided.

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Urkoski Gets 100th Pin

Staff Report
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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, January 3, 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. RYLEE ACKERSON High Plains' Rylee Ackerson put in 13 points against Cedar Bluffs, had three steals and two rebounds.
Courtney Carlstrom goes for the layup against Cedar Bluffs. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Courtney Carlstrom goes for the layup against Cedar Bluffs. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Lady Storm Brings Home Tourney Trophy

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
BRAINARD – The girls took two trips to East Butler for the holiday tourney. They brought home the trophy after two wins, over Cedar Bluffs and East Butler. The Lady Storm took the early lead over Cedar Bluffs, getting thirteen points to the Wildcats’ five in the first quarter.
Carter Urkoski goes for the layup against Cedar Bluffs. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Carter Urkoski goes for the layup against Cedar Bluffs. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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High Plains Boys Take 2nd at Holiday Tourney

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
BRAINARD – First the High Plains boys took on D1 Cedar Bluffs (2-7). They weren’t much of a challenge for the Storm with the Storm victorious in a 53-30 win. That took them to the championship game against the D2 undefeated Walthill Bluejays. The Storm came up short 74-57.
Kaleigh Ruth (SRC) dribbles the ball around Gahvi Lesiak (HPC). PCN file photo by Alex Larmon.

Kaleigh Ruth (SRC) dribbles the ball around Gahvi Lesiak (HPC). PCN file photo by Alex Larmon.

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Huskies Win Both Games over Storm

Beth Sparrow
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
POLK - The Huskies got out to an early lead over the Storm, and pulled out a win 42-37. The Huskies got on the board first with a trey from Taya Pinneo and a basket from Ava Larmon.
Coy Vrbka (SRC) looks for a way to take down Brabec (Elkhorn North) at the Platteview Invite. PCN photo by Jen Vrbka.

Coy Vrbka (SRC) looks for a way to take down Brabec (Elkhorn North) at the Platteview Invite. PCN photo by Jen Vrbka.

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Huskies & Storm Wrestle at Platteview

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
SPRINGFIELD - Shelby-Rising City placed third and High Plains ninth at the Platteview Invite which included several larger schools. First place went to class B Elkhorn North (135 points) and second to Class C Falls City (127 points).
Ayden Hans takes the ball in while Brodey Spurling holds off a defender. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

Ayden Hans takes the ball in while Brodey Spurling holds off a defender. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Storm Boys Add 2 Wins; Girls Go 1-1

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
CENTRAL CITY - The boys had no trouble with Nebraska Christian, scoring the most points so far all season. Carter Urkoski led the Storm with 20 points and nine rebounds. Brodey Spurling followed with 15 points and five rebounds.
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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ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

News Staff
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.