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Cougars Earn First Trip to State in Over 30 Years

Cougars Earn First Trip to State in Over 30 Years

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COUGARS STATEBOUND

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
STROMSBURG – If you’re looking for a predictor for gauging the boys basketball team at Cross County High this season here’s one: head coach Jimmy Blex’s team is 13-0 when scoring 60 points or more.
Shyanne Anderson

Shyanne Anderson

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Senior Girls Basketball Career Stats

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
New school records were set for girls’ basketball this season. Note High Plains did not have any seniors in girls’ basketball this season. Rori Wieseman (Osceola) got a new school record for career assists as she achieved 244 assists.
High Plains with their district runner up plaque. Photo provided.

High Plains with their district runner up plaque. Photo provided.

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High Plains Boys Named District Runner Up

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Walthill – The High Plains Storm made the over 2-hour drive to Walthill to take on the Bluejays in a district battle to see who would make it to the state tourney for D24. The Storm fought hard but would never see the lead, and lost 73-52.
BRICELYNN LARSON Bricelynn gave it her all at state, finishing with 12 points, 6 rebounds, 3 blocks and 3 steals.

BRICELYNN LARSON Bricelynn gave it her all at state, finishing with 12 points, 6 rebounds, 3 blocks and 3 steals.

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PCN Athletes of the Week

News Staff
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Pictured (left to right) are Mason Schleis, Kamryn Pokorney, Zoey Walker and Liberty Baker. All competed at NAIA nationals and all are graduates of Shelby-Rising City Schools. Schleis won the heptathlon, while Walker placed 8th in high jump going 5’5. Pokorney placed 26th in women’s weight throw, and Baker placed 32nd in 60m hurdles. Photo provided.

Pictured (left to right) are Mason Schleis, Kamryn Pokorney, Zoey Walker and Liberty Baker. All competed at NAIA nationals and all are graduates of Shelby-Rising City Schools. Schleis won the heptathlon, while Walker placed 8th in high jump going 5’5. Pokorney placed 26th in women’s weight throw, and Baker placed 32nd in 60m hurdles. Photo provided.

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SRC Grads Compete at NAIA Indoor Track Nationals

News Staff
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Josi Noble and Zoey Walker, ranked 14th and 16th in the pentathlon, placed 12th and 14th overall with near PRs (3167 points and 3125 points, respectively)! Noble graduated from Cross County while Walker graduated from Shelby-Rising City. Both participate in track at Concordia College in Seward. Great job! Photo provided.

Josi Noble and Zoey Walker, ranked 14th and 16th in the pentathlon, placed 12th and 14th overall with near PRs (3167 points and 3125 points, respectively)! Noble graduated from Cross County while Walker graduated from Shelby-Rising City. Both participate in track at Concordia College in Seward. Great job! Photo provided.

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Polk County Girls Excel in Pentathlon

News Staff
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
SRC Graduate Schleis Wins Heptathlon at NAIA Nationals

SRC Graduate Schleis Wins Heptathlon at NAIA Nationals

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SRC Graduate Schleis Wins Heptathlon at NAIA Nationals

News Staff
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Former Shelby-Rising City graduate and state champion, Mason Schleis, won the NAIA Heptathlon National Championship Title this past weekend, making history for his collegiate team. Schleis won the heptathlon with 5,157 points, becoming the first national champion in Mount Marty school history.
Jason Brown has been hired as superintendent of High Plains School starting July 1, 2024. He is pictured at the left with his family, wife Abby, and daughters Emma and Mykel. Photo provided.

Jason Brown has been hired as superintendent of High Plains School starting July 1, 2024. He is pictured at the left with his family, wife Abby, and daughters Emma and Mykel. Photo provided.

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Meet Superintendent Brown, Coming to HPC

Cienna Friesen
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Jason Brown, currently the superintendent of Bertrand Community School, will be the new High Plains Community Schools superintendent starting the 202425 school year. “I’m excited to move over to the district and get started at High Plains Community Schools,” he said.
Cross County seniors Lilly Peterson (left) and Shyanne Anderson were overcome with emotions at the end of Wednesday's contest. The duo, along with Addie Linn, are the first set of Cross County seniors to lead to Cougars to State in back-to-back seasons. PCN photos by Rick Holtz

Cross County seniors Lilly Peterson (left) and Shyanne Anderson were overcome with emotions at the end of Wednesday's contest. The duo, along with Addie Linn, are the first set of Cross County seniors to lead to Cougars to State in back-to-back seasons. PCN photos by Rick Holtz

Cougars upset at State

Rick Holtz
Thursday, February 29, 2024
LINCOLN — The Cougars saw their season come to an abrupt ending on Wednesday, being upset in the opening round of the Class C2 2024 NSAA State Girls Basketball Championships.Bishop Neumann used its speed and a stingy defense en route to a 61-40 win over Cross County (23-4).
Senior Kale Gustafson goes up for the shot against HSF. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Senior Kale Gustafson goes up for the shot against HSF. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Bulldogs Lose by Buzzer Beater Basket

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
OSCEOLA - It was a rematch from one year ago. Humphrey St. Francis and Osceola met in subdistricts in 2023 with Osceola pulling out the three-point win 66-63. Could they do it again? It was bound to be another close game between these two nemeses.