Peyton Hofmann shoots a free throw

High Plains senior Peyton Hofmann (4) is shown here on the drive down the baseline against McCool Junction earlier this year. Hofmann led the Storm with 14 points in the 65-33 loss to Shelton last Tuesday. PCN file photo by Ken Kush

High Plains senbior Chase Owens (24) elevates and puts up the medium range jumper duringf Friday night’s game in Harvard between the Giltner/Harvard Hornets. Owens contributed seven points in the Storm’s win. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

High Plains freshman Brooklyn Welch (14) puts up the shot against the Giltner/Harvard defender during Friday night’s game in Harvard. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.

Dakota and Bailey Gress both picked up medals at the Crete Invite over the weekend. PCN file photo by Ken Kush.

High Plains senior Brodey Spurling (23) is contested at the basket by McCool Junction senior Dylan Gonnerman. Spurling led the Storm with eight points in the loss to the Mustangs and he scored 16 in the win over Dorchester. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

High Plains senior Peyton Hofmann drives right through the teeth of the McCool Junction defense in last Thursday night’s game in Polk. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.