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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.
SYDNEY HENGELFELT Sydney Hengelfelt had 4 ace serves and 6 kills in the conference match against BDS along with helping set 4 times.

SYDNEY HENGELFELT Sydney Hengelfelt had 4 ace serves and 6 kills in the conference match against BDS along with helping set 4 times.

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ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

News Staff
Wednesday, October 18, 2023

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Football Playoff Previews

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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.
Creighton Sterup (OSC #53) blocks Carter Urkoski (HPC #33) so Matt DeMers (OSC #7) can run the ball. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Creighton Sterup (OSC #53) blocks Carter Urkoski (HPC #33) so Matt DeMers (OSC #7) can run the ball. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Osceola Wins the Defensive Battle Over the Storm

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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.
Rylee Hofmann goes up for a block against Fillmore Central on Thursday as Courtney Carlstrom backs her up. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Rylee Hofmann goes up for a block against Fillmore Central on Thursday as Courtney Carlstrom backs her up. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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High Plains Adds One Win to Their Record

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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.
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

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

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Slammers Finish Their Season in Subdistricts

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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.