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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 6, 2023
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 SHYANNE ANDERSON Shyanne put in 20 points against Shelby-RC including three treys.
Wyatt Urkoski (HPC) wrestles Landon Sliva (SRC) in a battle of the seniors at 175 pounds. PCN photo by Jen Vrbka.

Wyatt Urkoski (HPC) wrestles Landon Sliva (SRC) in a battle of the seniors at 175 pounds. PCN photo by Jen Vrbka.

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HPC Wrestling at Ravenna & HPC/SRC at Winside

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
RAVENNA - High Plains wrestled at the Dom Riecks Invitational in Ravenna. At 120 pounds, Levi Russell placed third with teammate Hudson Urkoski placing fourth. Lance Russell came in second at 132 pounds. Gage Friesen placed second at 144 pounds. Wyatt Urkoski placed first at 175 pounds.
HIGH PLAINS HALL OF FAME AWARDS

HIGH PLAINS HALL OF FAME AWARDS

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HIGH PLAINS HALL OF FAME AWARDS

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
POLK – High Plains honored three people and a team and inducted them into their Hall of Fame. It’s been two years since the last induction. The ceremony took place Saturday night between junior varsity and varsity basketball games. First up was Roger Merchant.
Owen Krafka (SRC) and Hudson Urkoski (HPC) wrestle at 120 pounds.

Owen Krafka (SRC) and Hudson Urkoski (HPC) wrestle at 120 pounds.

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Winside Wrestling Duals Results

Beth Sparrow
Friday, December 1, 2023
SRC vs. Winside 36-24 SRC vs. Clarkson-Leigh 48-11 SRC vs. HPC 36-27 HPC vs. Winside 39-12 HPC vs. Clarkson-Leigh 42-18 Shelby-Rising City took first with High Plains in second. 106 pounds: No wrestlers in our coverage area. 113 pounds: No wrestlers in our coverage area.
2023-24 High Plains Girls Basketball: Front row: Allie Howell and Rylee Ackerson; Middle row: Gahvi Lesiak, Jacey Dubas, Kinley Spurling, K’cin Confer; Back row: Rylee Hofmann, HallieJo Urkoski, Peyton Hofmann; Not Pictured: Courtney Carlstrom. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

2023-24 High Plains Girls Basketball: Front row: Allie Howell and Rylee Ackerson; Middle row: Gahvi Lesiak, Jacey Dubas, Kinley Spurling, K’cin Confer; Back row: Rylee Hofmann, HallieJo Urkoski, Peyton Hofmann; Not Pictured: Courtney Carlstrom. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Lady Storm Builds on Experience

Cienna Friesen
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
POLK - “Our team is really coming together,” says Head Coach Megan Bruce of the High Plains High School Girls Basketball team. The starters are Gahvrielle Lesiak, Courtney Carlstrom, Peyton Hofmann, RyleeAckerson, and Allie Howell. Returning player Peyton Hofmann averaged 7.
High Plains has High Hopes for Wrestling

High Plains has High Hopes for Wrestling

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High Plains has High Hopes for Wrestling

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
With five returning state qualifiers, and more promising talent, High Plains has high hopes for wrestling this season. Their team consists of nine boys and two girls.
Osceola junior Conner Schnell was named to the district first team.

Osceola junior Conner Schnell was named to the district first team.

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D2 District Football Honors Announced

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
As D2-5 District champion Osceola had six named to the first team, two to second team and five honorable mentions. They were 5-0 in the district. High Plains came in second in the district (4-1) and had five named to the first team, two to the second, and three honorable mention.
Wyatt Urkoski carries the ball down field while being tackled by two Knight defenders. Photo courtesy of Richard Rhoden of Aurora News-Register.

Wyatt Urkoski carries the ball down field while being tackled by two Knight defenders. Photo courtesy of Richard Rhoden of Aurora News-Register.

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High Plains Finishes Season 5-4

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
NEBRASKA CITY - High Plains traveled to Nebraska to face Lourdes Central Catholic in their playoff game. The Knights would get the ball from the Storm kickoff and take it in right away for a kickoff return touchdown. The two-point conversion was good.

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Osceola Beats High Plains 3-1

Douglas Burritt
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
POLK - In the regular season finale for both teams, Osceola would travel to Polk last Friday, October 20th to play High Plains. The Lady Storm would win the first set 25-18, but the Lady Bulldogs would take the next three by identical 25-23 scores to win the match three games to one.
Carter Urkoski goes for the tackle and the football against Fullerton on Friday. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

Carter Urkoski goes for the tackle and the football against Fullerton on Friday. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

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High Plains Gets the Win Over Fullerton

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
CLARKS — Track season came early on Friday as High Plains ran the ball all night on their way to a 32-20 win over Fullerton to close out the regular season. The Storm used the ground-andpound offense to keep the chains moving and the clock running. High Plains ran the ball 49 times for 350 yards.