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Five Huskies placed first including (left to right) Collin Vrbka, Eli Fjell, Coy Vrbka, Jett Vrbka and Owen Krafka. PCN photo by Jen Vrbka.

Five Huskies placed first including (left to right) Collin Vrbka, Eli Fjell, Coy Vrbka, Jett Vrbka and Owen Krafka. PCN photo by Jen Vrbka.

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CRC WRESTLING

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
BRAINARD – East Butler hosted conference wrestling again this year, with this year’s addition of Twin River. Centennial was not present this year. Ten teams competed. CRC teams Twin River, Shelby-Rising City, High Plains, Cross County-Osceola, East Butler and Meridian.
Bailey Gress (HPC)

Bailey Gress (HPC)

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Girls Wrestling: Four Qualify for State!

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
ORD – The Gress sisters from High Plains wrestled in districts at Ord. They both placed third and both punched their ticket to state in Omaha! This will be the first trip to state for Bailey, and the second for Dakota.120: Bailey Gress (HPC, 26-18) won over Khloe Pomplun (DT) in a 30-second pin.
Lindee Kelley (CC) dribbles the ball while Peyton Hofmann (HPC) defends. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

Lindee Kelley (CC) dribbles the ball while Peyton Hofmann (HPC) defends. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Lady Cougars Win Rematch with Lady Storm

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
STROMSBURG – Cross County girls basketball coach Mitch Boshart has committed to a fullcourt press this season and on Saturday it took two periods to take full effect.
Langdon Arbuck (CC) puts the ball up as Brodey Spurling (HPC) goes up to rebound. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Langdon Arbuck (CC) puts the ball up as Brodey Spurling (HPC) goes up to rebound. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Cougars Continue Win Streak; Rout HP

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
STROMSBURG – With the two tallest players for High Plains out with injuries, Cross County’s boys basketball team used its height to full advantage, with 6-foot-6 senior Wyatt Hengelfelt scoring 17 points in a 64-37 home win Saturday night.
Chesney Sundberg (CC) tries to shoot one past Rylee Ackerson (HPC)

Chesney Sundberg (CC) tries to shoot one past Rylee Ackerson (HPC)

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Cougars Win Over Storm in CRC

Craig Pinley, Pcn Sports Writer
Friday, January 31, 2025
YORK – Ema Dickey scored a season-high 20 points and Cross County forced 22 turnovers to recover from a slow start for a 57-27 victory over High Plains Thursday night in the Crossroads Conference semifinals at the York Auditorium.
Brayden Santos (Osc) goes up against Collin Howell (HPC) for a rebound. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Brayden Santos (Osc) goes up against Collin Howell (HPC) for a rebound. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Bulldogs Win Exciting County Matchup in Double OT Over HPC

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
YORK - It was set to be an exciting county matchup, and that it was when Osceola finally came out with the double overtime win 57-52 over High Plains.High Plains was down two players, with Carter Urkoski and Maddix Fuhrman having both broken one of their hands.
Peyton Hofmann blocks a Hampton opponent from passing . PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

Peyton Hofmann blocks a Hampton opponent from passing . PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

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Storm Girls Reach Semis With Wins Over Hawks & Knights

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
YORK - The High Plains girls got two rematches in conference tourney from earlier games in January. On the 9th, they beat Hampton 49-33, and on the 16th they beat Nebraska Lutheran 50-41. This time around, they beat Hampton 51-36 and Nebraska Lutheran 3931, so very similar scores.HPC 39, Neb. Luth.
Caleb Sharman wrestles Levi Gall (Clarkson-Leigh). Sharman placed second. PCN photo by Melissa Aaberg.

Caleb Sharman wrestles Levi Gall (Clarkson-Leigh). Sharman placed second. PCN photo by Melissa Aaberg.

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Three HPC Wrestlers Place at Neligh-Oakdale Invite

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
NELIGH – High Plains wrestled at the Neligh-Oakdale invite. Only four wrestlers competed, but they still placed 9th out of 21 teams, scoring 77.5 points. Gage Friesen and Hudson Urkoski placed first, with Caleb Sharman coming in second.126: Makayo Confer lost to Kyler Masters (Wil-Hil.
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 Jan. 23, 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. PCN Athletes of the Week are brought to you by these fine sponsors.