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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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.

The Huskies and Storm battled for position after a free throw for a rebound. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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Lady Huskies Weather the Storm for Win

Beth Sparrow

Wednesday, December 28, 2022

SHELBY— Shelby-Rising City hosted High Plains in a county battle for the two schools on the outskirts of the county. The girls played first. The first quarter started out close, with the Storm getting seven points and the Huskies just edging them with eight.

Gabe Dutton-Mofford takes a shot. Mario Lesiak waits for the rebound.

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The Huskies Win a Close One at Home

Beth Sparrow

Friday, December 23, 2022

After the break, the boys were ready to go. 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.

Peyton Hofmann tries to get around Angel Barnes.

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Shelby-Rising City Weathers the Storm

Beth Sparrow

Friday, December 23, 2022

Shelby-Rising City hosted High Plains in a county battle for the two schools on the outskirts of the county. The girls played first. The first quarter started out close, with the Storm getting seven points and the Huskies just edging them with eight.

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ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

News Staff

Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. EMMA RECKER Emma Recker finished with 21 points and six rebounds in Osceola’s 45-30 win over Hampton on Friday.

Brodey Spurling looks for the open man on Saturday against Fullerton. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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Storm Winless After 2 Games to Open Season

Beth Sparrow

Wednesday, December 7, 2022

FULLERTON — High Plains boys’ basketball team kicked off their season Friday with a home game against Giltner. Unfortunately they came up short, losing 45-34. No stats were available at press time. Ayden Hans Saturday High Plains traveled to Fullerton for their first road game.