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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 duo Vaughn Pedersen (left) and Nathan Ertzner got a number of laughs out of the room with their varsity duet acting piece.

High Plains duo Vaughn Pedersen (left) and Nathan Ertzner got a number of laughs out of the room with their varsity duet acting piece.

Aurora Speech Invite welcomes familiar faces

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
The Aurora Speech Invitational was hosted Saturday, seeing more than a dozen schools from across Nebraska. Teams from Aurora, Giltner, Hampton and High Plains were caught in action doing what they do best. For full results from the Aurora team, please see this week's print or e-edition.
Caden Carlson, left, is gaining experience in the tech sector through an internship with the Grain Weevil Corporation. Pictured here observing the Grain Weevil in action at the Aurora Technology Center are Ben Johnson and Zane Zents.

Caden Carlson, left, is gaining experience in the tech sector through an internship with the Grain Weevil Corporation. Pictured here observing the Grain Weevil in action at the Aurora Technology Center are Ben Johnson and Zane Zents.

This week's top stories

News Staff
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Technology is in their futures Area seniors contemplating what they want to pursue or study next year have a running start when it comes to all things technology. They grew up with it. They embrace it.
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.
Fire crews from Marquette, Aurora, Hampton and Central City worked together to tame the blaze that claimed this Marquette family home in the early morning hours on Thursday.

Fire crews from Marquette, Aurora, Hampton and Central City worked together to tame the blaze that claimed this Marquette family home in the early morning hours on Thursday.

This week's top stories

News Staff
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Fire destroys Marquette home An early morning blaze in below-freezing temperatures claimed a Marquette family home Thursday, drawing response from Marquette, Hampton, Aurora and Central City volunteer departments.
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.
Drake Schafer loses control as the Hampton senior drives the lane during the Hawks’ 52-43 loss to High Plains Thursday. Schafer led his team with 17 points.

Drake Schafer loses control as the Hampton senior drives the lane during the Hawks’ 52-43 loss to High Plains Thursday. Schafer led his team with 17 points.

HPC Storm hold off fourth quarter Hampton rally

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Three scoring rallies in the second half told the story in an area matchup last week.  High Plains carried a 28-17 second half edge over Hampton to pick up a 52-43 win in Polk Thursday night.
High Plains Community Schools

High Plains Community Schools

High Plains urges caution in comparing state test score data

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
High Plains Community School Supt. Kim Beran reflected on the district’s performance in statewide testing results made public last week, noting that the numbers offer a baseline of data included among several other factors when developing student instruction plans.
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.