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Haden Helgoth (left) signed to run track at Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln, while Gage Friesen (right) signed to play football for Doane College in Crete. Both are seniors who will graduate Saturday from High Plains. Photo provided.

Haden Helgoth (left) signed to run track at Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln, while Gage Friesen (right) signed to play football for Doane College in Crete. Both are seniors who will graduate Saturday from High Plains. Photo provided.

Friesen and Helgoth Sign for Sports

News Staff
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
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 April 17, 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
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.
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 April 10, 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
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.
Left: Nevaeh Martinez (SRC) throws the discus at the Osceola meet.

Left: Nevaeh Martinez (SRC) throws the discus at the Osceola meet.

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Lady Bulldogs First, Lady Huskies Fourth in Osceola

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
OSCEOLA- Many athletes were gone for state FFA convention, but track went on as scheduled in Osceola.The Osceola girls came in first with 127 points, followed by Archangels Catholic with 106, Nebraska Lutheran at 83 and Shelby-Rising City with 77.
HPC golf: Jacob Lesiak, Kyler Hans, Chase Owens and Carson Swedeburg. Photo provided by Stephanie Carlson, HPC yearbook.

HPC golf: Jacob Lesiak, Kyler Hans, Chase Owens and Carson Swedeburg. Photo provided by Stephanie Carlson, HPC yearbook.

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Storm Golf: Small in Number But Loving The Game

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
High Plains golf has four returning players and a new coach. Coach Martin Phillips had a couple weeks off between wrestling and golf.The four returning players are Chase Owens, Carson Swedenburg, Kyler Hans and Jacob Lesiak.
Allie Howell (HPC)

Allie Howell (HPC)

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HPC Track Preview

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Thirteen girls are on the roster for the Lady Storm this year. They have two returning state qualifiers: Peyton Hofmann (800m) and Dakota Gress (400m). Allie Howell is the only senior girl out for track; look for her to compete in the throwing events.
Rylee Ackerson takes the ball to the basket. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Rylee Ackerson takes the ball to the basket. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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High Plains Girls End Season with District Loss

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
SUPERIOR – The Storm traveled to Superior for districts. The Storm lost 73-33 to the fourth seeded team.Peyton Hofmann started the scoring for the Storm, followed by Courtney Carlstrom with a three. Superior got on a roll also, and it was 11-5 Wildcats.
Brodey Spurling tries to put one in against a Warrior. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

Brodey Spurling tries to put one in against a Warrior. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

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HPC Boys End Season at Subs

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
HUMPHREY— The Storm saw their season end last week in the semifinal of the D2-3 Sub-District at Archangels Catholic.Class D-2 No. 7 Fullerton used a 25-point third quarter to take control of the contest with No. 10 High Plains.
Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. This week there was no way to pick just one.

Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. This week there was no way to pick just one.

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PCN Athletes of the Week for Feb. 27, 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. This week there was no way to pick just one.  Athletes of the Week are brought to you by these fine sponsors.