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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.
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.