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

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.

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.

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.
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
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

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.
Hailey Lindburg finished with 11 assists and 7 points in High Plains' win over Fullerton. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Hailey Lindburg finished with 11 assists and 7 points in High Plains' win over Fullerton. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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Storm Pick Up Pair of Convincing Wins

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
POLK — High Plains hosted the Giltner Hornets on Friday for basketball. Peyton Hofmann The girls came out shooting well getting 16 points for the first quarter, and the Hornets couldn’t get a shot in.
Devin Nuttelman is twisted up trying to pin his opponent. PCN photo by Travis Lane

Devin Nuttelman is twisted up trying to pin his opponent. PCN photo by Travis Lane

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Area Wrestlers Shine at Invites

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Wrestling got underway in week one with Shelby-Rising City and Cross County-Osceola competing at the Lakeview Invite on Friday, and High Plains in action at Conestoga on Thursday.
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
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. DEVIN NUTTELMAN Freshman Devin Nuttelman was the 113 pound champion at both the Lakeview Invite and the Howells-Dodge. He went 7-0 at the two events and has accounted for 54.
Hailey Lindburg is one of the top returning scorers for the Storm. Look for the senior to lead the team again. PCN file photo

Hailey Lindburg is one of the top returning scorers for the Storm. Look for the senior to lead the team again. PCN file photo

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Youthful Storm Building Toward Future

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
POLK — There is a youth movement at High Plains. The girls basketball team is gearing up for a new season and this year’s squad will look to improve on last year’s eight win total.
Shyanne Anderson will return next season as one of the main threats of the Cross County attack. PCN file photo

Shyanne Anderson will return next season as one of the main threats of the Cross County attack. PCN file photo

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Area Athletes Named to All-CRC Teams

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Volleyball honors continue to roll in for Polk County athletes. Six Polk County volleyball players were selected to the 2022 Crossroads Conference All-Conference first team this year. The conference announced the honors over the weekend.