High Plains Storm
Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.
PCN Athletes of the Week for May 28, 2026
High Plains senior Brodey Spurling finished fourth in the triple jump on Friday at the Class D Boys State Track and Field Meet at Omaha Burke Stadium. Spurling also added a fifth place in the long jump to cap his high school career with five medals the last two seasons. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.
STATE TRACK AND FIELD CLASS C AND D BOYS
Osceola’s Alexis Burritt picked up the only medal for area Class D girld as she cleared 5-1 in the high jump and tied for seventh. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.
CLASS D GIRLS STATE TRACK AND FIELD
The finals of the girls 100 meters was won by Natalie Laubers (far left) with Osceola’s Camryn Peterson (next to her) taking second. Also pictured is Riverside’s Ella Molt and Osceola’s Jadelynn Gifford (far right). Laubers and Peterson both qualified for state. PCN photo by Ken Kush.
Osceola Girls Runner-Up at D-2 Track and Field District
Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.
PCN Athletes of the Week for May 7, 2026
Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.
PCN Athletes of the Week for April 30, 2026
High Plains sophomore Colin Howell set a PR last Thursday as he cleared 6-1 in the high jump and finished second at the Palmer Invite in Fullerton. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.
Bulldogs and Storm Compete at Palmer Invite in Fullerton
Cougars senior Mason Quilhot won the High Plains Invite with a throw of 131-11 in the discus. PCN photo by Ken Kush
Cougar Boys Crack Top Five Team Finish at High Plains Invite
An all area showdown in the fourth heat of the 100 meters. From left to right, Osceola’s Jadelynn Gifford. High Plains’ Gahvi Lesiak, Cross County junior Ansalde Von Hackewitz and Osceola’s Camryn Peterson. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow
