High Plains senior Peyton Hofmann (4) is shown here on the drive down the baseline against McCool Junction earlier this year. Hofmann led the Storm with 14 points in the 65-33 loss to Shelton last Tuesday. PCN file photo by Ken Kush
High Plains Gahvi Lesiak looks for an open lane against the McCool JCT defense. Lesiak had the Storm’s only three-point goal on Tuesday in the 65-33 loss to Shelton. She also led the teams with eight rebounds. PCN file photo by Ken Kush.
POLK- The High Plains girls basketball team was hoping to close out the pre-Christmas half of their basketball season on a winning note, but the Shelton Bulldogs had other ideas.A close game through the first eight minutes with Shelton on top 16-14, turned sour for the Storm after the break as the Bulldogs went on a 23-2 run in the third quarter and pulled away for the 65-33 win after le...