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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 Rally Falls Short Against Knights

Rick Holtz
Friday, January 13, 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.
The Crossroads Conference basketball tournament tips off Saturday, Jan. 21 in York. Photo illustration

The Crossroads Conference basketball tournament tips off Saturday, Jan. 21 in York. Photo illustration

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CRC Basketball Field Set

Rick Holtz
Thursday, January 12, 2023
YORK — The field is set and the teams know their path to Crossroads Conference Glory. On the boys’ side, fans could be staring down an Osceola-Cross County rematch of Jan 3’s 65-59 Bulldog win.
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 11, 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 scored a season high 21 points and grabbed 12 rebounds in a 49-41 win over Hampton. PCN photo by Calvin Holtz

Carter Urkoski scored a season high 21 points and grabbed 12 rebounds in a 49-41 win over Hampton. PCN photo by Calvin Holtz

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High Plains Extend Streak to 3 Wins in a Row

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
HAMPTON — The Storm have finally turned a corner this season. High Plains, after opening the season with six straight losses, has now won three games in a row heading into Tuesday’s game against winless Palmer (0-8).
Devin Nuttelman won the 106 pound weight class at the Malcom Invite over the weekend. PCN photo by Travis Lane

Devin Nuttelman won the 106 pound weight class at the Malcom Invite over the weekend. PCN photo by Travis Lane

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Area Wrestlers in Action at Weekend Invitationals

Staff Report
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Area wrestlers were in action over the weekend at Cross County/Osceola traveled to the Malcom Invite. High Plains participated in the Manstedt Boys & Girls Invites. Shelby-Rising City participated in the Aquinas Invitational.
Hailey Lindburg absorbs contact on her way to the basket against Hampton. PCN photo by Calvin Holtz

Hailey Lindburg absorbs contact on her way to the basket against Hampton. PCN photo by Calvin Holtz

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Storm Fall to Hawks, Get Win Over Beavers

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
HAMPTON — High Plains girls dropped a close one on Thursday to Hampton, 39-34, before bouncing back at St. Edward for a 50-10 win. Carlstrom Hofmann The Hampton game was back-and-forth all night as neither team could put the other away.
Congrats to this week's Athletes of the Week

Congrats to this week's Athletes of the Week

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Athletes of the Week

News Staff
Thursday, January 5, 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.
Brodey Spurling comes up with a block in the first half against East Butler. PCN photo by Calvin Holtz

Brodey Spurling comes up with a block in the first half against East Butler. PCN photo by Calvin Holtz

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High Plains falls to East Butler in holiday tournament

Rick Holtz
Friday, December 30, 2022
BRAINARD — The first win of the season still eludes the Storm, as High Plains dropped Thursday’s opening round holiday tournament match up with host East Butler, 43-33.
Courtney Carlstrom gets past the East Butler defense on her way to two of her team-high 10 points on Thursday. PCN photo by Calvin Holtz

Courtney Carlstrom gets past the East Butler defense on her way to two of her team-high 10 points on Thursday. PCN photo by Calvin Holtz

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Lady Storm Topple Tigers

Rick Holtz
Friday, December 30, 2022
BRAINARD — There were four different teams playing in High Plain’s opening round match up with East Butler on Thursday. Something switched in between the first and second quarters for the Storm. They were a completely different team. The same was true about the Tigers.
Gabe Dutton-Mofford sets up the offense for the Huskies as Hayden Helgoth plays defense for the Storm. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Gabe Dutton-Mofford sets up the offense for the Huskies as Hayden Helgoth plays defense for the Storm. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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Huskies Top Storm in Close One at Home

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
SHELBY — It was a battle for Polk County bragging rights. It started out pretty even with each team putting in a couple baskets to make it 4-4 with 5:18 on the clock for the first timeout.