High Plains Storm

Congrats to this week's Athletes of the Week

Congrats to this week's Athletes of the Week

For Subscribers

Athletes of the Week

News Staff
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. CONNER SCHNELL Conner Schnell finished with 11 tackles on Friday and recovered a fumble on defense that led to a Bulldogs score.
photo illustration

photo illustration

For Subscribers

2022 Polk County Football Statistics

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
All stats are as reported by teams this season   table { font-family: arial, sans-serif; border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; } td, th { border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; padding: 8px; } tr:nth-child(even) { background-color: #dddddd; } Passing Player,...
High Plains finishes their season as runner-up in the D2-4 District Final. The Storm finish the year with a record of 23-9. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

High Plains finishes their season as runner-up in the D2-4 District Final. The Storm finish the year with a record of 23-9. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

For Subscribers

Storm Season Ends at District Final

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
SHELTON — High Plains traveled to Shelton to face the Bulldogs in a district final. The winner would advance to the state tournament in Lincoln. High Plains started out the first set well, getting ahead by as many as five points early on.
Courtney Carlstrom and Rylie Ackerson go for a block against Meridian earlier this season. High Plains photo

Courtney Carlstrom and Rylie Ackerson go for a block against Meridian earlier this season. High Plains photo

For Subscribers

High Plains travels to Shelton for District Final

News Staff
Thursday, October 27, 2022
SHELTON — The Storm hits the road on Saturday looking to punch their ticket to Lincoln for a chance to play for a state title. High Plains (23-8) takes on No. 2 Shelton (29-2) at 1 p.m. Saturday in the D2-4 District Final. The winner advances to state.
The Storm talk things over during a timeout on Tuesday. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

The Storm talk things over during a timeout on Tuesday. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

For Subscribers

High Plains Lose in Subdistricts

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
POLK — Tuesday evening High Plains hosted Exeter-Milligan for the third time this season. They were one and one, each having won a game. This one was for all the marbles. Addison Lindburg connects with a serve in the Subdistrict Final on Tuesday.
Congrats to this week's Athletes of the Week

Congrats to this week's Athletes of the Week

For Subscribers

Athletes of the Week

News Staff
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
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 sponsors HAYDEN LAVALEY Hayden Lavaley had 18 tackles in the game against Fullerton, which is the highest for the year.
Kenzie Wruble came up big for the Storm on Monday in the team’s first subdistrict match. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Kenzie Wruble came up big for the Storm on Monday in the team’s first subdistrict match. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

For Subscribers

Storm Advances to Championship Match

News Staff
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
POLK — Subdistrict season is here. The Storm fans and players were excited to take on the Nebraska Lutheran Knights again after beating them in regular season play. The Storm started out well in the first set, staying in the lead the whole time.
Volleyball Subdistrict C2-7 at Cross County Community Schools

Volleyball Subdistrict C2-7 at Cross County Community Schools

For Subscribers

Area volleyball teams learn subdistrict fates

Rick Holtz
Thursday, October 20, 2022
The paths are set. The Nebraska School Activities Association released subdistrict pairings on Thursday. Now teams across the state know whom they have to go through if they want to advance in the postseason.
NSAA Photo

NSAA Photo

For Subscribers

NSAA Volleyball, Football Championships on Nebraska Public Media

News Staff
Thursday, October 20, 2022
LINCOLN — November brings NSAA State High School Volleyball and Football championships to Nebraska Public Media. Volleyball championships are Saturday, Nov. 5 with Class D-2 at 9 a.m., followed by Class D-1 at 11 a.m., Class C-2 at 1 p.m., Class C-1 at 3 p.m., Class B at 5 p.m. and Class A at 7 p.
FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS ARE SET

FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS ARE SET

For Subscribers

FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS ARE SET

Staff Report
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
The quest for a state championship picks up this week as three Polk County teams have advanced to the playoffs. Weeping Water at No. 2 Cross County Class D-1 No. 2 Cross County (8-0) will play host to Weeping Water on Thursday.