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PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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Cougars, Storm See First Outdoor Track Action

Rick Holtz
Thursday, March 23, 2023
CENTRAL CITY — The Cougars and Storm track teams got their first taste of outdoor competition this year at the Merrick County Invite at Preferred Popcorn Field in Central City. Cross County and High Plains were among the 11 schools competing at the event on Tuesday.
Photo provided

Photo provided

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Storm Has New Coach, Experienced Runners

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
High Plains has a new track coach, Darius Williams. He has some experienced athletes on the Storm team, and looks forward to this season. A total of 21 boys and 15 girls are out for track. Returning state qualifiers include Gage Friesen and Gavin Morris in the 4 x 100 relay.
Nayeli Barrios (left), Cameron Bohaboj, Shane Cook, Eli Bagwell. Not Pictured is Kyleigh Farley. Photo provided

Nayeli Barrios (left), Cameron Bohaboj, Shane Cook, Eli Bagwell. Not Pictured is Kyleigh Farley. Photo provided

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Storm Golfers Young, Hungry For Success

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
POLK — The High Plains golf team will be a mix of returning players and newcomers when they take the course for the first time. Storm golf coach Mack Alspaugh said that they have five golfers on the team this year.
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 22, 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. ZOEY WALKER Zoey Walker set a new school record and a meet record in the high jump with a jump of 5-feet-4 and placed first.

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Area teams Compete at Concordia Invite

Beth Sparrow and Bob Zelasney
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Concordia Invite (Class C) Prairie Division Shelby-Rising City and Cross County competed in the indoor meet at Concordia during the class C (Prairie Division) Friday late afternoon and evening. Shelby-Rising City girls had a great day, ending up as the runner-up team with 74 points.
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Area Athletes Receive CRC Honors

Rick Holtz
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Polk County basketball players are beginning to see postseason honors roll in. The Crossroads All-Conference teams were announced earlier this week. The boys all-conference first team features Osceola senior Isaiah Zelasney and junior Kale Gustafson.
Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. This week since there were no male competitions we are limiting it to just one female.

Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. This week since there were no male competitions we are limiting it to just one female.

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Athlete of the Week

News Staff
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. This week since there were no male competitions we are limiting it to just one female. Athlete 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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ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

News Staff
Wednesday, March 1, 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.
Carter Urkoski finishes at the basket and draws a foul on the Mustang defender in the third quarter on Tuesday. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Carter Urkoski finishes at the basket and draws a foul on the Mustang defender in the third quarter on Tuesday. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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Speedy Mustangs race by Storm

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
McCOOL JUNCTION — High Plains boys basketball team saw their season come to an end on Tuesday in the opening round of the D1-3 subdistrict at McCool Junction, falling to the Mustangs 67-39. “I think the middle of the season we really came along,” High Plains coach J.T. Hamm said.
Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. This week we wanted to recognize two male athletes and two female athletes.

Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. This week we wanted to recognize two male athletes and two female athletes.

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ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

News Staff
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. This week we wanted to recognize two male athletes and two female athletes. Athletes of the Week are brought to you by these fine sponsors.