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HPC’s Lane Urkoski won the discus event at the D-2 district in Osceola with a throw of 131-09 and will compete at state in the event.

HPC’s Lane Urkoski won the discus event at the D-2 district in Osceola with a throw of 131-09 and will compete at state in the event.

HPC Storm sending seven athletes to state track meet

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
It was a huge start to the D-2 district track meet for High Plains. Within the span of two hours, the Storm had punched three tickets to the state meet in tough competition at the D-2 district meet at Osceola.
Although it was delayed a few days, the High Plains track team got its first outdoor session in the books at the Merrick County Invite Saturday hosted by Central City. 

Although it was delayed a few days, the High Plains track team got its first outdoor session in the books at the Merrick County Invite Saturday hosted by Central City. 

HPC battles at Merrick County Invite

News Staff
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Although it was delayed a few days, the High Plains track team got its first outdoor session in the books at the Merrick County Invite Saturday hosted by Central City.  The meet was originally scheduled for Tuesday but was pushed to Saturday because of weather.
Lane Urkoski signed his letter of intent to join the Doane University football team joined by his parents, Kevin and Shelly as well as High Plains football coaches Greg Wood and Jon Bos.

Lane Urkoski signed his letter of intent to join the Doane University football team joined by his parents, Kevin and Shelly as well as High Plains football coaches Greg Wood and Jon Bos.

Urkoski set to join Doane University football program

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, March 1, 2022
Lane Urkoski has always dreamed about playing college football. The HPC senior will get his chance, turning in his red and blue for black and orange.  “College football has been in my head since I was younger. When I was younger I would always say I want to go to the NFL.
High Plains FFA President Emma Snoberger grew up around farm animals and has turned that passion into her own brand of cattle at home. Snoberger is pictured here with HPC’s smiling goats as part of the school’s FFA chapter.

High Plains FFA President Emma Snoberger grew up around farm animals and has turned that passion into her own brand of cattle at home. Snoberger is pictured here with HPC’s smiling goats as part of the school’s FFA chapter.

Snoberger relishing FFA leadership opportunity

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Emma Snoberger has always had a knack for the farm life and taking care of animals to the point where she’s found her calling.  The High Plains Community senior grew up showing animals and has taken that passion to becoming the HPC FFA chapter president.
HPC senior Javier Marino will make his third trip to the state championships this week after a runner-up effort at districts.

HPC senior Javier Marino will make his third trip to the state championships this week after a runner-up effort at districts.

HPC Storm wrestlers sending four to state championships

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
High Plains has been battle tested all year long. Those experiences paid off over the weekend.  The Storm punched four tickets to this week’s Class D boys state wrestling tournament with a seventh place effort at the D-2 district meet in Pleasanton.
High Plains educator Sue Wilgocki is hanging up her hat at the end of this school year after a successful lifetime of teaching.

High Plains educator Sue Wilgocki is hanging up her hat at the end of this school year after a successful lifetime of teaching.

Sue Wilgocki recounts years well spent in education

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
A familiar face at High Plains Community School is hanging up her hat after a lifetime of teaching. Currently the family and consumer science teacher, Sue Wilgocki has had quite the run and wore plenty of hats since she started her educational journey.
Hannah Hodgman signed on to join the Hastings College cheer team alongside her mother, Michelle Aase, HPC cheer coach Jayden Urkoski and Hastings College coach Jordan Smith.

Hannah Hodgman signed on to join the Hastings College cheer team alongside her mother, Michelle Aase, HPC cheer coach Jayden Urkoski and Hastings College coach Jordan Smith.

Hodgman commits to Hastings College to join cheer team

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Hannah Hodman considers herself to be an adrenaline junkie. She loves to compete.  She’s found a way to fuel both of those passions.  The High Plains senior signed an intent to continue her academic career at Hastings College while joining the cheerleading team for the Broncos Jan. 26.
High Plains’ Tyler McNaught makes a pass in the lane during the Storm’s 48-37 opening round CRC Tournament victory over Meridian Saturday.

High Plains’ Tyler McNaught makes a pass in the lane during the Storm’s 48-37 opening round CRC Tournament victory over Meridian Saturday.

Storm boys down Merdian for first CRC tourney win since ’16

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
All three area boys teams have been eliminated from the Crossroads Conference Basketball Tournament in York, with High Plains falling to No. 1 seed Osceola in second-round action Monday while Hampton and Gitlner both lost their openers on Saturday.
Courtesy photo // Camden Morris’ photo, titled ‘Pivot in the Sunset’ now hangs proudly in one of Sen. Ben Sasse’s offices. When in color, the photo features deep reds, oranges and yellows.

Courtesy photo // Camden Morris’ photo, titled ‘Pivot in the Sunset’ now hangs proudly in one of Sen. Ben Sasse’s offices. When in color, the photo features deep reds, oranges and yellows.

HPC freshman wins Sasse photo contest

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
High Plains Community Schools freshman Camden Morris has officially added a feather in his accomplishments cap after being named one of only a select few to have their photographs displayed in Sen. Ben Sasse’s office this year.
Members of the Grain Weevil team pictured at the Farm Bureau conference in Atlanta are, from left Zane Zents, Ben Johnson, Chad Johnson and Jeremy Heeg.

Members of the Grain Weevil team pictured at the Farm Bureau conference in Atlanta are, from left Zane Zents, Ben Johnson, Chad Johnson and Jeremy Heeg.

This week's top stories

News Staff
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Ag Innovation prize earns Grain Weevil nationwide exposure The $50,000 ag innovation prize was a nice bonus, though co-founders of a product designed to improve on-farm safety say the exposure for and positive feedback to their Grain Weevil concept last week in Georgia is perhaps even more valuable.