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Ty Racek went 2-2 at 152 pounds on Friday at the Freeman Invite. PCN photo by Travis Lane

Ty Racek went 2-2 at 152 pounds on Friday at the Freeman Invite. PCN photo by Travis Lane

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Area Wrestlers Back in Action

News Staff
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
FREEMAN — Cross County-Osceola traveled to the Freeman Invite on Friday. Devin Nuttelman was crowned the 106-pound champion at the event. He defeated teammate Wyatt Smith in 2:24 in the final round. Nuttelman went 5-0 on the day with five pins.
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Junior High Boys are CRC Runner-up

News Staff
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
High Plains Community junior high basketball competed in the Junior High Crossroads Conference Championship Game on Saturday, Jan. 21 against Exeter-Milligan. They ended up being runner-up in the tournament.
Peyton Hofmann led the Storm with 10 points on Tuesday. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Peyton Hofmann led the Storm with 10 points on Tuesday. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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Storm Fall to Mustangs in CRC Action

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
YORK – Despite 10 points by Peyton Hofmann, High Plains dropped a 52-22 decision to Meridian Tuesday afternoon at the York City Auditorium in Crossroads Conference quarterfinal play.
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, January 25, 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.
Mario Lesiak (right) looks to keep the Eagles offense on their heels in their first round matchup. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Mario Lesiak (right) looks to keep the Eagles offense on their heels in their first round matchup. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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Storm Bounced from CRC in First Round

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
YORK — It was not the outing the Storm was looking for. High Plains was eliminated in the opening round of the Crossroads Conference Tournament on Saturday, falling 53-40 to Bruning-Davenport/Shickley.
Collin Vrbka rolls over his opponent on his way to being crowned champion at David City. PCN photo by Jen Vrbka

Collin Vrbka rolls over his opponent on his way to being crowned champion at David City. PCN photo by Jen Vrbka

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Huskies See 2 Champs Crowned at David City

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Justin Knoll DAVID CITY — Shelby-Rising City had two champions at the David City Invite over the weekend. The Huskies finished third with 111 points. Millard West was the top placing team with 152 points. Collin Vrbka went a perfect 5-0 on the day at 220 pounds.
Carter Urkoski scored 17 points against Nebraska Lutheran and broke the single-game scoring on Friday, scoring 35 points in the win. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Carter Urkoski scored 17 points against Nebraska Lutheran and broke the single-game scoring on Friday, scoring 35 points in the win. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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Urkoski Sets Game Scoring Record

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
POLK — History was made on Friday for the Storm as freshman Carter Urkoski broke the school’s single-game scoring record. High Plains (5-7) returned home on Friday to take on CRC foe Dorchester, sending the fans home happy following a 75-41 win. Urkoski poured in 35 points on 16-of-25 shooting.
Peyton Hofmann goes up strong for a basket against Nebraska Lutheran. The freshman finished with 6 points in the loss. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Peyton Hofmann goes up strong for a basket against Nebraska Lutheran. The freshman finished with 6 points in the loss. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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Storm Fall to Knights, Longhorns

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
WACO — Some games are closer than the final score shows. The High Plains girls found themselves in one of those games on Thursday when they traveled to Nebraska Lutheran. The Storm would go onto lose 49-43 after the Knights closed out the final 3:02 of the game on a 6-2 run.
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Urkoski: 100 Wins and Still Counting

News Staff
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Wyatt Urkoski recorded his 100th career win on Saturday at the Cross County Bob Orsborn Classic. The High Plains junior was the 160-pound champion at the event, racking up three pins and a major decision.
Haden Helgoth scored 5 points on Thursday, including a transition layup in the second quarter. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Haden Helgoth scored 5 points on Thursday, including a transition layup in the second quarter. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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Storm Win Streak Ends at 4 in 66-53 Loss to Knights

Rick Holtz
Friday, January 13, 2023
WACO — All streaks have to come to an end eventually. High Plains entered Thursday’s game at Nebraska Lutheran riding a 4-game win streak, but the Storm could not push it to five games as they fell to the Knights 66-53.