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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.
Braxton Mestl (OSC) tries to score while Brock Allen (CC) defends. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Braxton Mestl (OSC) tries to score while Brock Allen (CC) defends. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Cougars Defeat Bulldogs in County Clash

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
OSCEOLA – The Cougars took an early lead and defeated the Bulldogs on their home court, 66-34.In the first quarter, Cross County got the lead first after baskets from Thatcher Hanson and BrockAllen.
Ema Dickey (CC) dives for the ball while Emersyn Prososki (OSC), Addie Theis (OSC) and Chesney Sundberg (CC) are ready to help. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Ema Dickey (CC) dives for the ball while Emersyn Prososki (OSC), Addie Theis (OSC) and Chesney Sundberg (CC) are ready to help. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Lady Cougars Win Over Lady Dawgs in County Rivalry

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
OSCEOLA – The Bulldogs got the first point, but the Cougars soon passed them up and won 54-28.Addison Theis put the first shot up, but the Cougars caught up. Emersyn Prososki added a basket for the Bulldogs, and it was 8-4 at timeout.
LEFT: Leah Whitmore (SRC) dribbles around Allie Howell (HPC). MIDDLE LEFT: Allie Howell finished with 5 points for the Storm. MIDDLE RIGHT: Kaleigh Ruth goes up for 2 of her 5 points. RIGHT: Courtney Carlstrom dribbles around the Husky defense. PCN photos by Rick Holtz

LEFT: Leah Whitmore (SRC) dribbles around Allie Howell (HPC). MIDDLE LEFT: Allie Howell finished with 5 points for the Storm. MIDDLE RIGHT: Kaleigh Ruth goes up for 2 of her 5 points. RIGHT: Courtney Carlstrom dribbles around the Husky defense. PCN photos by Rick Holtz

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Lady Storm Top Huskies in County Battle

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
SHELBY — High Plains held off a late Shelby-Rising City run to hold on for a 35-32 win on Friday.Rylee Ackerson scored 4 of her 5 points in the final 3:26 of the fourth quarter to keep the Storm ahead of the Huskies.

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Academic All State Awards Announced

News Staff
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
The Nebraska SchoolActivities Association (NSAA) is pleased to announce the student recipients of the Fall 2024 Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association (NCPA) Academic All-State Awards.
Three HPC senior wrestlers took first place at Pleasanton: Gage Friesen, Hudson Urkoski and Caleb Sharman. Photo provided.

Three HPC senior wrestlers took first place at Pleasanton: Gage Friesen, Hudson Urkoski and Caleb Sharman. Photo provided.

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Three Storm Grapplers Place in Pleasanton

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
PLEASANTON – High Plains boys wrestled at Pleasanton on Saturday. They placed sixth with six wrestlers total. Three took first place.
Bailey Turpitt placed first at Millard West. Photo provided.

Bailey Turpitt placed first at Millard West. Photo provided.

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Turpitt Places First for Blue River

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
OMAHA – The Blue River girls wrestled at Millard West on Saturday. Bailey Turpitt placed first, and Danica Watts came in fourth.100: Kynnlee Hamling lost to Maria Hoegemeyer (Millard West) by pin in 3:14. She then had a bye. Then she lost to Jazmin Leija (Linc.
Bailey Gress and Dakota Gress (HPC girls wrestling). PCN file photo.

Bailey Gress and Dakota Gress (HPC girls wrestling). PCN file photo.

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Gress Sisters Wrestle at Winnebago

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
WINNEBAGO – The High Plains girls wrestled at Winnebago on Saturday.Bailey placed seventh and Dakota placed sixth.125: Bailey Gress lost to Kyler Zimmerman (Conestoga) by pin in 2:50. She won over Danika Corbin (Fairbury) by 10-0 major decision. She won over DayanaArellano (So.