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Courtney Carlstrom and DeAnnah Swanson run in the 200-meter dash. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

Courtney Carlstrom and DeAnnah Swanson run in the 200-meter dash. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

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High Plains Competes at Sutton

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
SUTTON — While the rest of the local teams competed at Cross County, High Plains traveled to Sutton on Thursday. Six teams competed there. The boys came in fourth scoring 84 points, while the girls came in sixth scoring 20 points.
Shelby-Rising City girls won their third straight CRC Track Title Saturday in Osceola. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Shelby-Rising City girls won their third straight CRC Track Title Saturday in Osceola. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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Polk County Girls Shine at Conference Meet

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
OSCEOLA — The Huskies girls’ track team are now the three-time defending Crossroads Conference Champions. Shelby-Rising City beat out 12 other teams on their way to the CRC crown, finishing with 141 points. Osceola finished second with 92 1/3 points, Cross County finished fourth with 63 points.
The High Plains boys team finished second with 78 points. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

The High Plains boys team finished second with 78 points. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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County Boys Dominant at CRC Meet

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
OSCEOLA — Polk County boys track teams were well-represented at the Crossroads Conference track meet on Saturday in Osceola. The High Plains boys team finished second with 78 points.
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, May 3, 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. LIBERTY BAKER Liberty Baker won the 100-meter and 200-meter dashes as well as the 100-meter hurdles.
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
Friday, April 28, 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. AVA LARMON Ava Larmon won the 400-meter dash, shot put and discus last week at Twin River.
Running the 3200m run were Derek Talavera Flores (HPC) and Revin Nyberg (CC). PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Running the 3200m run were Derek Talavera Flores (HPC) and Revin Nyberg (CC). PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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Shelby-Rising City Girls Crowned Champs at Own Meet

Beth Sparrow
Friday, April 28, 2023
The Shelby-Rising City Girls came away with the trophy at their own invite. They scored 79 points more than the runner up, David City. The Lady Cougars came in fifth, with the Lady Storm ninth and Lady Bulldogs eleventh.
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
Thursday, April 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.
Camden Morris finished fifth in the pole vault for High Plains. PCN photos by Rick Holtz

Camden Morris finished fifth in the pole vault for High Plains. PCN photos by Rick Holtz

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Storm Boys Runner-up at Meridian Invite

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
FRIEND — High Plains finished second on Monday at the Meridian Invite held at Friend High School. The 4x100-meter relay finished first at the event with a time of 46.77. The 4x400-meter relay finished second with a time of 3:56.41. Brodey Spurling finished second in the long jump, clearing 19-03.

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Huskies, Storm Hit the Links at Ryan Hill

News Staff
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
OSCEOLA — Shelby-Rising City and High Plains were in action on Monday at Ryan Hill Country Club in Osceola. The two teams were taking on Heartland Lutheran and Humphrey/ Lindsay Holy Family for nine holes of afternoon golf. Ethan Fjell and Kole Eickmeier each shot a 53 for the Huskies.
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, March 29, 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. SIERRA BODEN Sierra Boden finished first in the 800-meter run last week at the Sutton Invitational.