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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.
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. 30, 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. Athletes of the Week are brought to you by these fine sponsors. Bricelynn LarsonBricelynn Larson scored 12 points and rebounded well against East Butler. She had 9 rebounds against Hampton.
Jaxson Thompson takes the ball up to the basket for two with Nebraska Lutheran trying to stop him. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Jaxson Thompson takes the ball up to the basket for two with Nebraska Lutheran trying to stop him. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Huskies Dominate Knights to Reach Quarterfinals

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
YORK - The Huskies came out of the gate ready to play and the rematch with the Knights was on their plate. This time it was a Husky victory 57-31.The first quarter ended 17-8 in favor of the Huskies.The second quarter included two treys, one from Noah Thelen and one from Dalton Pokorney.
Emersyn Prososki dribbles the ball past a Mustang in their game last week. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Emersyn Prososki dribbles the ball past a Mustang in their game last week. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Osceola Loses to East Butler in OT CRC Opener

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
YORK – Down 11 points after three periods, East Butler tied the game at 32-all to force overtime and then outscored Osceola 7-2 in the extra session to beat the Bulldogs 39-34 and avenge a five-point loss in December at Osceola.
Chase Owens attempting a three pointer. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Chase Owens attempting a three pointer. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Storm Add Win Over Heartland

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
HENDERSON - Last Tuesday, High Plains went to Heartland to face the Huskies. High Plains won 61-43.Carter Urkoski was out this game with a broken hand.Brodey Spurling led all scorers with 25 points, followed by Maddix Fuhrman with 18.
Danica Watts places third at the Centennial girls’ invite. Photo provided by SRC School.

Danica Watts places third at the Centennial girls’ invite. Photo provided by SRC School.

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Blue River At Centennial Girls’ Invite

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
UTICA– Blue River competed at the Centennial girls’invite. Danica Watts was the only Shelby-Rising City girl to compete and she placed third.110: Danica Watts started with a bye. She won over Koko Solomon (Linc. SE) in 4:45. She lost to Claire Karjalainen (Krny) in 2:46 pin.
Coy Vrbka wrestles Canon Peterson (Sutton) on Saturday. He place first in his weight class. PCN photo by Jen Vrbka.

Coy Vrbka wrestles Canon Peterson (Sutton) on Saturday. He place first in his weight class. PCN photo by Jen Vrbka.

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Vrbka 150th Win, Vrbkas & Fjell First at DC

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
DAVID CITY – The Huskies competed in the David City Invite on Friday. They came in fifth out of 15 teams, scoring 126.5 points. Senior Collin Vrbka scored his 150th win at this invite.132: Owen Krafka won over Klayton Rerucha (DC) in 35-second pin.
Nicole Martensen looks to pass the ball. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

Nicole Martensen looks to pass the ball. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

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SRC Girls Lose to BDS in CRC Opener

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
YORK – Despite 20 points by Taya Pinneo, the Shelby-Rising City girls basketball team lost its opening-round contest in Crossroads Conference tourney play Saturday, a 40-32 decision to BDS at York University’s Freeman Center.
Joaquin Alvarez-Rodriguez is happy to pin his Nebraska Christian opponent in the triangular held last week. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

Joaquin Alvarez-Rodriguez is happy to pin his Nebraska Christian opponent in the triangular held last week. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

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CCO Wrestling at Madison

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
MADISON – CCO Twisters competed at the Madison Invite. They placed 12th out of 17 teams with 53 points.106: Karston Dotson-Monroe started with a bye. He lost to Layton Schroeder (West Pt.-Bm) in a 2:42 pin. He won over Baldwin Garcia (Wake) by a 7-2 decision.
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.