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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.
HallieJo Urkoski (HPC) and Halle Gabel go for the ball. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

HallieJo Urkoski (HPC) and Halle Gabel go for the ball. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Lady Storm Secure Two Wins to Districts

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
POLK – High Plains hosted subdistricts, Tuesday the girls played Osceola. After they won 56-53, they hosted McCool Junction on Thursday. The Lady Storm beat McCool 46-35.HPC 56, Osc 53It was an evenly matched back and forth game. The girls played hard on both sides.
Eli Fjell wrestles Luke Pawloski (Plstn.) in the state finals. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

Eli Fjell wrestles Luke Pawloski (Plstn.) in the state finals. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

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STATE WRESTLING

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
OMAHA – Nine wrestlers from SRC and HPC competed in Omaha at State Wrestling. High Plains had all three medal and placed eighth. Shelby-Rising City had four medal and placed third. Both competed in Class D.
Dakota Gress (HPC) wrestles at state. She placed fourth. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

Dakota Gress (HPC) wrestles at state. She placed fourth. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

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Girls State Wrestling

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
OMAHA – For the first time, girls wrestling had their own days for state, and were divided into two classes.Four girls from Polk County made the trip to Omaha to compete: Bailey Turpitt (senior,A105), Danica Watts (junior, A115), Bailey Gress (sophomore, B120) and Dakota Gress (junior, B125).
TWO WRESTLERS CROWNED CHAMPIONS

TWO WRESTLERS CROWNED CHAMPIONS

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TWO WRESTLERS CROWNED CHAMPIONS

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
OMAHA– Boys state wrestling was Thursday through Saturday in Omaha. Two of our local wrestlers were crowned state champions.The NSAA decided to do the championship rounds in a different order, starting with 157 pounds to 285, followed by 106 to 150.