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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 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

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STORM’S THIRD QUARTER COLLAPSE SPARKS SHELTON TO 65-33 WIN

Ken Kush
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
POLK- The High Plains girls basketball team was hoping to close out the pre-Christmas half of their basketball season on a winning note, but the Shelton Bulldogs had other ideas.

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Storm Boys Roll Over Shelton

News Staff
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
POLK-After starting the season 1-4, the High Plains Storm boys basketball team has won three in a row, including last Tuesday night’s 66-41 final over the Shelton Bulldogs just before the Christmas break.
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 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.

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Storm Boys Have Solid Week -Improve to 3-4 with 2-0 Week

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
POLK - The Storm held on for a win at home, beating the Nebraska Christian Eagles 53-43.The first quarter the Storm took a slight lead, 10-9 before each team adding 13 in the second quarter for a half time score of 23-22.
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.

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.

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Storm Girls Have Rough Week Going 0-2

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
POLK - Sheridan Falk and the Nebraska Christian Eagles were too much for the Lady Storm. The Eagles won 44-28 with Falk putting in 18 points.The Eagles started out with an early lead, 16-4 after one quarter. The second quarter was much more even, giving a 24-11 half time score.
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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PCN Athletes of the Week for Dec. 17, 2025

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Wednesday, December 17, 2025
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.
Dakota and Bailey Gress both picked up medals at the Crete Invite over the weekend. PCN file photo by Ken Kush.

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

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Storm Girls Capture Two Medals at Crete Invite

Ken Kush
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
CRETE- The High Plains Storm girls wrestling team joined a field of 17 teams on Saturday at the Crete Invite.Lexington came away with the team championship rolling up 228.5 points to second place Beatrice with 173 and third place Ralston who totaled 138.
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 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.

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High Plains Rolls Over Dorchester, Loses to McCool Junction and Mead.

Ken Kush
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
POLK- After getting their first win of the season on Tuesday night at Dorchester 63-30, the Storm were back home on Thursday night to host the Cool Junction Mustangs in CRC action.
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.

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.

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Win at Mead Has Storm girls back over. 500

Ken Kush
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
POLK-The High Plains Storm girls basketball team had a busy week with three games, two of those on the road.On Tuesday night the Storm traveled to Dorchester where they suffered their first loss of the year to the Longhorns, 38-35.
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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PCN Athletes of the Week for Dec. 11, 2025

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Wednesday, December 10, 2025
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.
High Plains freshman Taya Hans battles for one of her 13 rebounds and 12 points against Fullerton. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

High Plains freshman Taya Hans battles for one of her 13 rebounds and 12 points against Fullerton. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Storm Girls Basketball Tops Heartland Lutheran and Fullerton

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
POLK - The Lady Storm started their season in the opposite direction, gaining two wins. They won over GI Lutheran 4332 and over Fullerton 36-16.Thursday the seniors were the scorers with Gahvi Lesiak having an excellent third quarter.