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.

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

Storm senior Brodey Spurling skies as he tries to block the Fullerton Warriors shot attempt. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Members of the High Plains boys basketball team include; Front (L-R); Jerry Carlson, Caleb Dubas, Cameron Reed, Carson Swedenburg Back- Saul Lopez Santos, Bowdy Glasser, Kyler Hans, Brodey Spurling, Colin Howell, Chase Owens. Not Pictured- Garyt Lesiak Schedule High Plains Basketball December

High Plains girls wrestling team members are sisters Dakota Gress, a senior and Bailey Gress, a junior. Both wrestlers hope to get back to state against this season. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

High Plains senior Dakota Gress will be looking for her third consecutive trip to the Nebraska Girls State Championships. PCN file photo by Travis Lane.