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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.
Emma Brown jumps in the tipoff of the girls’ game against Nebraska Lutheran. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Emma Brown jumps in the tipoff of the girls’ game against Nebraska Lutheran. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Lady Storm Pulls Out Close Win Over Knights

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
WACO – It was a close game in Waco, and the Lady Storm couldn’t hit a trey but they found a way to win 50-41.Courtney Carlstrom got the first basket, but the Knights soon added one. Peyton Hofmann put in a basket before the Knights hit a trey.
Rylee Ackerson goes for a shot as a Hampton girl tries to stop her. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Rylee Ackerson goes for a shot as a Hampton girl tries to stop her. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Lady Storm Continues Winning Streak With Two More

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
HAMPTON - High Plains took an early lead and held on to win over Hampton 49-33.The Lady Storm got on the board first and were up by 7 points, and increased it to 11 so Hampton called timeout.
Jed Berggren wrestling. PCN photo by Travis Lane

Jed Berggren wrestling. PCN photo by Travis Lane

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High Plains Seniors Place at Own Invite

News Staff
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
COLUMBUS – The boys wrestled Friday and Saturday in Columbus at the Fieldhouse at the Norm Mandstedt (High Plains) Invite. High Plains and CCO wrestled.Placings included Hudson Urkoski second, Caleb Sharman fifth and Gage Friesen placed sixth.
Chase Owens dribbles the ball while a Hampton defender gets ready for the next play. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Chase Owens dribbles the ball while a Hampton defender gets ready for the next play. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Storm Boys Add Two Wins

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
HAMPTON - The Storm triumphed over Hampton 66-40.It was an odd start to the game, as there wasn’t a tipoff. The boys’ game started with Hampton’s Rylee Scheidemann shooting two free throws due to a technical foul.
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. 9, 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, January 8, 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. Ayden HansAyden Hans put in the game-winning three pointer to lift High Plains over Shelby-Rising City.
LEFT: Carson Swedenburg (HPC) goes up for a basket while Blake Schmidt (SRC) defends. MIDDLE LEFT: Dalton Pokorney (SRC) makes a move to the post on his way to 2 of his 25 points. MIDDLE RIGHT: Ayden Hans hit the buzzer-beater to give the Storm the win. RIGHT: Noah Thelen looks to find an open teammate. PCN photos by Rick Holtz

LEFT: Carson Swedenburg (HPC) goes up for a basket while Blake Schmidt (SRC) defends. MIDDLE LEFT: Dalton Pokorney (SRC) makes a move to the post on his way to 2 of his 25 points. MIDDLE RIGHT: Ayden Hans hit the buzzer-beater to give the Storm the win. RIGHT: Noah Thelen looks to find an open teammate. PCN photos by Rick Holtz

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Hans’ Game-Winner Lifts Storm Over Huskies

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
SHELBY — Ayden Hans has ice in his veins.The Storm senior broke a 51-all tie at the buzzer to give High Plains a 54-51 win over Shelby-Rising City on Friday. Hans scored 8 of his team-high 16 points in the final quarter as the Storm came from behind against the Huskies.