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Sawyer Anderson puts up the jumper in the win over High Plains on Saturday. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

Sawyer Anderson puts up the jumper in the win over High Plains on Saturday. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

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Cougars Pick up Wins Over Knights and Storm

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
POLK – Benji Cooper finished with 16 points and 13 rebounds and Sawyer Anderson and Colter Larson added 11 points apiece as Cross County beat host High Plains 71-44 Saturday night to move to 15-3 on the season.
1982 Hordville football team

1982 Hordville football team

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HPC Hall of Fame Inducts 2 Men & A Team

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Two men and one team were inducted into the High Plains Hall of Fame on Saturday. POLK – Saturday between the girls and boys’ basketball game, High Plains honored two individuals and one team by newly inducting them into the HPC Hall of Fame.First was the 1982 Hordville football team.
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 for Jan. 29, 2026

News Staff
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
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.
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 for Jan. 15, 2026

News Staff
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
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.
Top-Makayo Confer of High Plains is shown in action at the Norm Manstedt Invite. Confer scored four of the team’s six points.

Top-Makayo Confer of High Plains is shown in action at the Norm Manstedt Invite. Confer scored four of the team’s six points.

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STORM GRAPPLERS ONLY LOCAL TEAM TO COMPETE AT MANSTEDT INVITE

Ken Kush
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
COLUMBUS- Some of the top wrestlers in the state were in action over the weekend at the two-day Norm Manstedt Invite held at the Columbus Fieldhouse.A total of 33 teams made the to Platte County and Columbus Discoverers won the team title with 253.5 points, followed by Lincoln East with 230.
Left-High Plains 6-1 junior Kyler Hans (1) drives into the teeth of the Shelby-RC defense during Saturday’s Polk County match up in Polk

Left-High Plains 6-1 junior Kyler Hans (1) drives into the teeth of the Shelby-RC defense during Saturday’s Polk County match up in Polk

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Storm’s Strong Second Half Leads to 10-Point Win Over SRC Huskies

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
POLK - The Storm pulled out the win against the Huskies, 53-43.The game started close with the Storm leading by a free throw. Brodey Spurling led with four points for them, with Layne Donner getting five (including a three) for the Huskies. It was 10-9 after a quarter.
Junior Kaleigh Ruth (5) drives to the basket. Ruth scored eight of her 13 points in OT and she hauled in 14 rebounds in the Huskies win on Saturday. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Junior Kaleigh Ruth (5) drives to the basket. Ruth scored eight of her 13 points in OT and she hauled in 14 rebounds in the Huskies win on Saturday. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Huskies Win OT Thriller Over Storm in Polk

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
POLK - It was an exciting game in Polk, but the Lady Huskies won in overtime against the Storm 39-32.High Plains took the early lead, but just by a free throw. Peyton Hofmann led the Storm with five points, while Hayden Hopwood started with four for the Huskies. It was 8-7 after a quarter.
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 for Jan. 8, 2026

News Staff
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
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. Chase OwensHigh Plains Storm senior Chase Owens averaged 18 points per game in two win last week.
Storm’s Aaron Brown is shown here competing at the Osceola Invite earlier this year. Brown scored six of the teams 11 points at the Pleasanton Invite this past weekend. PCN file photo by Travis Lane.

Storm’s Aaron Brown is shown here competing at the Osceola Invite earlier this year. Brown scored six of the teams 11 points at the Pleasanton Invite this past weekend. PCN file photo by Travis Lane.

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STORM SPENDS FIRST WEEKEND OF NEW YEAR IN PLEASANTON

Ken Kush
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
PLEASANTON- A total of 25 teams were in action at the Pleasanton Wrestling Invitational on Saturday.Class A Kearney was the invite champions as they slipped past Elm Creek 145.5 to 143.5.Loomis (120.5) was third, Twin Loup (107.5) was fourth and Arapahoe (106) took fifth place.
High Plains senior Dakota Gress has been the face of the Storm girls wrestling program the past four years and is looking for a third consecutive trip to the Nebraska Girls State Championships this coming February. Gress took third-place at the loaded Winnebago Invite this past Friday. PCN file photo by Ken Kush.

High Plains senior Dakota Gress has been the face of the Storm girls wrestling program the past four years and is looking for a third consecutive trip to the Nebraska Girls State Championships this coming February. Gress took third-place at the loaded Winnebago Invite this past Friday. PCN file photo by Ken Kush.

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High Plains’ Senior Dakota Gress Earns Third Place Medal at Winnebago Wrestling Invite

Ken Kush
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
WINNEBAGO- The Lexington Minutemaids and the Millard South Patriots battled for the top spot at the Winnebago Lady Invite on Saturday, with Lexington, by virtue of their win at 235 pounds edging Millard South 169.5 to 166.5 for the team title.