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Javier Marino earns a pinfall victory over Lincoln North Star’s Toby Lammers in his first round matchup at Platteview Friday. Marino ended the day with a second place finish.

Javier Marino earns a pinfall victory over Lincoln North Star’s Toby Lammers in his first round matchup at Platteview Friday. Marino ended the day with a second place finish.

HPC Storm battle at competitive Platteview Invite Friday

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
High Plains competed last week with multiple schools much larger in size and had some success.  The Storm finished out the first part of the season before Christmas break at the Platteview Invite Friday, including schools from multiple classes all in one event.
HPC’s Lane Urkoski pulled in a missed free throw rebound, took the ball up the floor and launched a 38-foot buzzer-beater that banked in to give the Storm a 48-47 win over Fullerton Dec. 7.

HPC’s Lane Urkoski pulled in a missed free throw rebound, took the ball up the floor and launched a 38-foot buzzer-beater that banked in to give the Storm a 48-47 win over Fullerton Dec. 7.

Urkoski buries game-winning three

News Staff
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
The High Plains boys team has given fans its monies worth so far in the early part of the season.  For the second time in as many games, the Storm won on the game’s final play, this time making a last-second shot to defeat Fullerton 48-47 Dec. 7.
Keynote speaker Ryan Bresnahan shared small anecdotes during his presentation at HPC’s Veterans Day program Thursday.

Keynote speaker Ryan Bresnahan shared small anecdotes during his presentation at HPC’s Veterans Day program Thursday.

High Plains honors those who served

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
High Plains Community students young and old gathered in one place Thursday to honor local heroes.  HPC hosted its annual Veterans Day program with plenty of local heroes present, taking a moment from a busy day to stop, reflect and honor.
Brittany Lozdoski, left, and Denise Bone combined efforts to offer Aurora elementary students a farm-to-school taste test.

Brittany Lozdoski, left, and Denise Bone combined efforts to offer Aurora elementary students a farm-to-school taste test.

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News Staff
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Serving up a farm-to-school taste test in Aurora Aurora elementary students had a special treat on the menu last week, a taco salad featuring ingredients mostly grown on a nearby farm.
HPC’s Kenzie Wruble led the Storm attack with 11 during a three-set win over Osceola in the D2-3 subdistrict final at home Oct. 26.

HPC’s Kenzie Wruble led the Storm attack with 11 during a three-set win over Osceola in the D2-3 subdistrict final at home Oct. 26.

HPC Storm qualifies for back-to-back district final games

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Before 2020, High Plains had never made it to a district final game in volleyball. Now, they’ve qualified in back-to-back years.  The Lady Storm earned their way in, winning the D2-3 subdistrict final over Osceola in front of a home crowd Oct. 26, doing so in three sets.
HPC’s Alexis Kalkwarf (right) and Giltner’s Reagen Thompson battle at the net during the Storm’s three-set win over the Hornets Monday.

HPC’s Alexis Kalkwarf (right) and Giltner’s Reagen Thompson battle at the net during the Storm’s three-set win over the Hornets Monday.

High Plains ends Giltner’s season at D2-3 subdistricts

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
HPC’s march toward a potential first-ever trip to the state volleyball tournament started off nearly perfect Monday night.  The Lady Storm made quick work of Giltner, defeating the Hornets in three sets 25-19, 25-9 and 25-20 at home to start the D2-3 subdistrict tournament.
Photo courtesy of Josh Salmon/The Grand Island Independent // Brandon McDonough shares his inspirational story of tragedy, despair and triumph during the Heartland United Way kickoff luncheon Thursday in Grand Island.

Photo courtesy of Josh Salmon/The Grand Island Independent // Brandon McDonough shares his inspirational story of tragedy, despair and triumph during the Heartland United Way kickoff luncheon Thursday in Grand Island.

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News Staff
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
United Way kicks off with a message of hope The Heartland United Way kicked off its 2021 campaign Thursday with a heart-felt message from a man who said his life and so many others have been changed by the generosity and goodwill of others.
HPC’s Kenzie Wruble sends an attack past Hampton’s Zaya Stuart (7) and Neveah Lukassen.

HPC’s Kenzie Wruble sends an attack past Hampton’s Zaya Stuart (7) and Neveah Lukassen.

HPC Storm defeat Hampton in area showdown last week

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
A quick start was all High Plains needed last week.  Coming off a few days off, the Storm looked fresh in a two-set win over Hampton at the Meridian triangular, 25-20 and 25-20. Both the Hawks and Storm lost to the hosts, Meridian.
HPC’s Courtney Carlstrom (left) and Gordona Howell defend the net during the Storm’s win over Palmer last week.

HPC’s Courtney Carlstrom (left) and Gordona Howell defend the net during the Storm’s win over Palmer last week.

Lady Storm cap busy weekend with multiple wins

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
High Plains showed off the new additions to its school last week, welcoming volleyball fans to a new entryway and concession stand, but the familiar Storm environment.