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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.
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.