Cross County Cougars

Polk County/Aquinas’ Chloe Schott doubles in a run during the Slammers 8-6 win over Raymond Central in Lincoln. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

Polk County/Aquinas’ Chloe Schott doubles in a run during the Slammers 8-6 win over Raymond Central in Lincoln. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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Polk County / Aquinas Puts Together 3-1 Week

News Staff
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
LINCOLN- Polk County/Aquinas head softball coach Angie Schroetlin used one word to describe the 2026 season when asked about all the rainouts, postponements and cancellations.“It’s been insane.
A successful running game starts up front. The Cougars ran for 356 yards on Friday at David City. Here Devin Lonsdale (64) and Gabe Nuttelman (55) clear the path for the backs. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

A successful running game starts up front. The Cougars ran for 356 yards on Friday at David City. Here Devin Lonsdale (64) and Gabe Nuttelman (55) clear the path for the backs. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

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Cougars Throw 54-0 Shutout on the Road at David City

Trevor Blevins
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
DAVID CITY - A potent ground game and a sufficient passing attack was more than enough on Friday night as Cross County recorded a 54-0 shutout over the David City Scouts in D1-3 District prep grid-iron action.The Cougars ran for 356 yards on 38 rush attempts with both senior Tyion Francis and...
The Cougars’ Ava Pruter is the teams leader at the net as she has rang up 166 kills this season. That mark is almost twice as much as anyone else. PCN file photo by Ken Kush.

The Cougars’ Ava Pruter is the teams leader at the net as she has rang up 166 kills this season. That mark is almost twice as much as anyone else. PCN file photo by Ken Kush.

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Cougars Long Week Ends With 1-7 Record

Ken Kush
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
CLARKSON- It was a rough week for the Cross County volleyball team as they posted a 1-7 record with two trips to Hastings and a weekend road swing to the Clarkson Invite.The Cougars are 6-17 on the year and face two more road contests as they took on North Bend on Tuesday and will travel to the...
The Cross County Cougars front line of Benson Seim (34), Bode Berggren (24) and Krayton Schoch (77) provide blocking for the Cougars back at Tekemah Herman on Friday night. PCN photo by Trevor Blevins.

The Cross County Cougars front line of Benson Seim (34), Bode Berggren (24) and Krayton Schoch (77) provide blocking for the Cougars back at Tekemah Herman on Friday night. PCN photo by Trevor Blevins.

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DeLaet’s Interception Seals Road Win for Cougars

Trevor Blevins
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
TEKAMAH- Last Friday night the Cross County Cougars (2-3) traveled north to Tekamah-Herman to take on the Tigers.In less than ideal field conditions the Cougars would come away with a hard fought 14-6 win in their first game of D1-3 district play.It was clear from onset that points were going to be...
Above- Polk County/Aquinas second baseman Kelsey Brehm can’t get to this blooper in the first inning that lands just in the grass behind second base. PCA lost their opener at the Fillmore Central Tri to Hastings St. Cecilia, but bounced back to top the host Fillmore Central Panthers 9-8. PCN photos by Ken Kush.

Above- Polk County/Aquinas second baseman Kelsey Brehm can’t get to this blooper in the first inning that lands just in the grass behind second base. PCA lost their opener at the Fillmore Central Tri to Hastings St. Cecilia, but bounced back to top the host Fillmore Central Panthers 9-8. PCN photos by Ken Kush.

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Polk County/ Aquinas Slammers See Most of Schedule Washed Out

Ken Kush
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
GENEVA- The Polk County/ Aquinas Slammers traveled to Geneva on Thursday for triangular action against the host Fillmore Central Panthers and the Class C juggernaut Hastings St. Cecilia Bluehawks who are the defending Class C State Champions.The battle with the Bluehawks was an opportunity to...
Cross County senior Tyion Francis picks his running lane during Saturday afternoon’s conclusion of the Ravenna at Cross County HC football game. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

Cross County senior Tyion Francis picks his running lane during Saturday afternoon’s conclusion of the Ravenna at Cross County HC football game. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

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Cougars Lose Friday Lead on Saturday

Trevor Blevins
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
The Cross County Cougars (1-3) welcomed in the Ravenna Bluejays last Friday night for their fourth game of the season.
The Polk County/Aquinas Slammers have molded into one of the top teams in Class B as they have opened the season with a 7-1 record. PCN Photo by Beth Sparrow.

The Polk County/Aquinas Slammers have molded into one of the top teams in Class B as they have opened the season with a 7-1 record. PCN Photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Slammers Continue Win Streak With 8-0 Win over Ord

Ken Kush
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
STROMSBURG- This past week was supposed to be a busy week for the Polk County/Aquinas Slammers with games scheduled against Bishop Neumann, Twin River and Ord.Neumann and Twin River both got postponed, the Twin River game rescheduled for September 21 in Genoa, while the Bishop Neumann contest is...
Above- Cross County sophomore Piyper Berggren (2) and senior Cortina Donnelly (12) combine on the block. Right- Cougars senior Ava Pruter attacks the Central City defense during Thursday’s match. PCN photos by Ken Kush

Above- Cross County sophomore Piyper Berggren (2) and senior Cortina Donnelly (12) combine on the block. Right- Cougars senior Ava Pruter attacks the Central City defense during Thursday’s match. PCN photos by Ken Kush

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Cross County Struggles at Central City/BDS

Ken Kush
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
CENTRAL CITY- Adversity.The dictionary describes that as a “state of serious or persistent misfortune, hardship or distress.”It’s not always a bad thing as teams learn to grow and become better when they have to deal with things not always going right.All athletic teams deal with adversity at some...
Top- Cross County senior Mason Quilhot (75) grabs the Stanton ball carrier

Top- Cross County senior Mason Quilhot (75) grabs the Stanton ball carrier

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Cougars Smothered By Early Wave of Stanton TD’s

Ken Kush
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
STANTON- Friday night’s game in Stanton could have not started any worse for the Cross County Cougars than it did.Stanton took the opening kickoff 50 yards in nine plays to go up 8-0 and on the ensuing kickoff the Mustangs recovered an onside kick.Stanton needed just one play to capitalize as a...
Polk County/Aquinas pitcher Faith Samek went 4-0 this past week on the mound for the Slammers. She also went 9-13 at the plate, and drove in eight runs. PCN photos by Travis Lane

Polk County/Aquinas pitcher Faith Samek went 4-0 this past week on the mound for the Slammers. She also went 9-13 at the plate, and drove in eight runs. PCN photos by Travis Lane

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Slammers Post 4-0 Week- Win Boone Central Invite

Ken Kush
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
STROMSBURG- The Polk County/ Aquinas Slammers were home for the first time this season on Tuesday night and they made the most of home cooking with a 12-4 win over the St. Paul Wildcats.The Slammers were in Albion over the weekend with games against Boone Central/ Central Valley and Pierce.The...