SYDNEY HENGELFELT Sydney Hengelfelt had 4 ace serves and 6 kills in the conference match against BDS along with helping set 4 times.
ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
News Staff
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
High Plains Storm
Football Playoff Previews
Beth Sparrow
The first round of playoffs has been announced. We are pleased that ALL FOUR Polk County teams made it.
The Cross County Cougars (8-0) district champions host Wisner- Pilger (5-3) in Stromsburg at 6 PM on Thursday evening. Cross County comes off an undefeated season with 15 seniors.
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Creighton Sterup (OSC #53) blocks Carter Urkoski (HPC #33) so Matt DeMers (OSC #7) can run the ball. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.
Osceola Wins the Defensive Battle Over the Storm
Beth Sparrow
CLARKS – It was a battle of Polk County teams as Osceola traveled to Clarks to play High Plains. High Plains would get the ball first.
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Rylee Hofmann goes up for a block against Fillmore Central on Thursday as Courtney Carlstrom backs her up. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.
High Plains Adds One Win to Their Record
Beth Sparrow
HAMPTON - The Storm traveled to Hampton for a triangular against the host and Meridian. They fought hard against Hampton but lost in three sets 26-24, 20-25 and 17-25. Stats: Kills: C. Carlstrom 13, R. Ackerson 5, P. Hofmann 2, G. Lesiak 2. Ace serves: R. Ackerson 3, G. Lesiak 1, R. Hofmann 1.
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Adrienne Waller would break a 2-2 tie in the third inning with a home run over the centerfield wall. PCN photo by Rick Holtz
Slammers Finish Their Season in Subdistricts
Rick Holtz
GENOA— Polk County scored runs in each of the first four innings, but that was not enough as the Slammers fell 5-4 to Boone Central in the opening round of the C-7 Sub-District.
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Gavin Morris carries the ball while Raul Marino blocks for him. PCN photo by Travis Lane.
The Storm Ruins the Tigers’ Homecoming
Beth Sparrow
PALMER – The Storm travelled to Palmer on Friday. The Tigers got the ball first but couldn’t convert, so it went to the Storm. The Storm marched down the field with runs from Wyatt Urkoski, Gage Friesen and Haden Helgoth. It was Helgoth who took it in for the touchdown. The points after failed.
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Addison Lindburg serves one against the Mustangs. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.
High Plains Gets Win Over McCool
Beth Sparrow
POLK – High Plains hosted McCool Junction in a conference volleyball battle Tuesday evening. The Mustangs got on the board first with eight straight points. Then the Storm answered with a few. The first set continued in this manner, with the Mustangs coming out ahead 25-20.
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
LINDEE KELLEY
ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
Lindee Kelley
LINDEE KELLEY
Lindee Kelley almost got a cycle with a single, a triple and a home run. She leads the Slammers in runs, hits, bases stolen, batting average and on-base percentage.
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Wyatt Urkoski leads the blocking for Haden Helgoth. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.
The Storm Wins Homecoming Game Against Giltner
Beth Sparrow
CLARKS – The Storm would come away with a big win on homecoming night. They played well, but Giltner also contributed with about five false starts during the game.
The Hornets scored first getting down the field with steady runs. Their two-point conversion was good for an 8-0 early lead.
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Peyton Hofmann goes up for a kill against Cross County’s block with her teammates’ support. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.
High Plains Adds One Win
News Staff
After having a good start to their season, High Plains faced some tough competition. First was Riverside last Tuesday, which they lost in two sets, 25-16 and 25-18. No other information was available for that game. Second was Palmer, whom they beat in three sets: 14-25, 25-22 and 2519.
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
