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HPC boys track: Front row: Gage Friesen, Camden Morris, Haden Helgoth, Kaden Rieken, Caleb Sharman, Ayden Hans, Raul Marino. Second row: Hudson Urkoski, Bozton Pedersen, Levi Russell, Carter Urkoski, Brodey Spurling, Derek Talavera Flores. Third row: Saul Lopez-Santos, Evan Wize, Aaron Brown, Jacob Halstead. Back row: Makayo Confer, Garyt Lesiak, Colin Howell, Jacob Engler. Photo provided by Stephanie Carlson, HPC yearbook.

HPC boys track: Front row: Gage Friesen, Camden Morris, Haden Helgoth, Kaden Rieken, Caleb Sharman, Ayden Hans, Raul Marino. Second row: Hudson Urkoski, Bozton Pedersen, Levi Russell, Carter Urkoski, Brodey Spurling, Derek Talavera Flores. Third row: Saul Lopez-Santos, Evan Wize, Aaron Brown, Jacob Halstead. Back row: Makayo Confer, Garyt Lesiak, Colin Howell, Jacob Engler. Photo provided by Stephanie Carlson, HPC yearbook.

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High Plains Boys Track Team Picture

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Wednesday, April 2, 2025
HPC girls track: Front row: Dakota Gress, Madi Zerr, Allie Howell, Gahvi Lesiak, Rylee Hofmann, Peyton Hofmann. Back row: Tessa Morris, Jacey Dubas, Kinley Spurling, Bailey Gress, HallieJo Urkoski, Michaela Dankelsen, MaCadden Turner. Photo provided by Stephanie Carlson, HPC yearbook.

HPC girls track: Front row: Dakota Gress, Madi Zerr, Allie Howell, Gahvi Lesiak, Rylee Hofmann, Peyton Hofmann. Back row: Tessa Morris, Jacey Dubas, Kinley Spurling, Bailey Gress, HallieJo Urkoski, Michaela Dankelsen, MaCadden Turner. Photo provided by Stephanie Carlson, HPC yearbook.

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High Plains Girls Track Team Picture

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Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Janna Roberts

Janna Roberts

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Lady Bulldogs Eye the Prize

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Osceola track has their largest number of students participating with 37 total, 16 boys and 21 girls. Coach Ericson is excited for another season.GIRLS:The Lady Bulldogs have high hopes and big goals this year. They return with leadership, experience and talent.
Janna Roberts shows her emotions in every event. Here she cried after winning Class D pole vault at state in 2024. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

Janna Roberts shows her emotions in every event. Here she cried after winning Class D pole vault at state in 2024. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

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How Did Janna Roberts Start in PoleVaulting?

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
OSCEOLA - You may know Janna Roberts as a three-sport athlete at Osceola. She is active as the libero in volleyball, a guard in basketball and running and pole vault in track. In addition, she also tumbles and cheers with the Dazzlers, volunteers and attends her church and is an honor roll student.
Handful of State-Qualifying Returnees Bolster Cougar Track Program

Handful of State-Qualifying Returnees Bolster Cougar Track Program

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Handful of State-Qualifying Returnees Bolster Cougar Track Program

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
STROMSBURG – Three returning state qualifiers should be cornerstones for the Cross County track and field program under firstyear head coach Jess Jackman, while a host of underclassmen should give depth to the Cougars’ effort this spring.
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.
Shelby-Rising City track. Photo provided by Digital Solutions of Norfolk.

Shelby-Rising City track. Photo provided by Digital Solutions of Norfolk.

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Shelby-Rising City Track Preview

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
The Huskies have a new coach and some new faces on the team, and not just freshmen.Cory Waite is the new track coach at Shelby-Rising City. He takes over after losing a few good seniors.GIRLSRemaining state qualifiers are part of the girls’ 4x400 that placed third at state.
Lindee Kelley takes a leap in triple jump at state in 2024. PCN file photo by Kirk Sparrow.

Lindee Kelley takes a leap in triple jump at state in 2024. PCN file photo by Kirk Sparrow.

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Athletes Get their Feet Wet at Indoor Meets

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
CONCORDIA – Track and field athletes got to get their feet wet on Friday at the Concordia indoor meet. Osceola was in the Forest Division, with Cross County and Shelby-Rising City in the Prairie Division.