Cross County Cougars

Cross County’s Cole Redden was clocked at 9.10 and finished second at the Concordia Indoor on Friday. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

Cross County’s Cole Redden was clocked at 9.10 and finished second at the Concordia Indoor on Friday. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

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Huskies and Cougars Compete in Seward

Ken Kush
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
SEWARD- The temperatures outdoors were mid 70’s to low 80’s but the Cross County Cougars and the Shelby-RC Huskies were indoors at the Concordia Indoor Track and Field Meet on Friday afternoon.
Members of the Cross County boys track and field team include, (front from left)- Joaquin Alverez- Rodriguez, Cannen Mooney, Cole Redden, Jacob Smith, Cole Phillips, Matthew Frazier,

Members of the Cross County boys track and field team include, (front from left)- Joaquin Alverez- Rodriguez, Cannen Mooney, Cole Redden, Jacob Smith, Cole Phillips, Matthew Frazier,

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Cross County Boys T and F Preview

Ken Kush
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
STROMSBURG- Looking at the Cross County boys track and field roster has to make head coach Jessica Jackman smile just a little bit as she will have 27 athletes she can use to fill the 14 track and field events for the Cougars this year.
Ella Clark finished with 5 points and 5 rebounds for Cross County on Thursday. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Ella Clark finished with 5 points and 5 rebounds for Cross County on Thursday. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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Cougar season ends at State

Rick Holtz
Friday, March 6, 2026
LINCOLN — A single loss does not define a season. The Cougars saw their season come to an end on Thursday in the opening round of the NSAA Class D-1 State Championships. The No. 7 seed Cross County fell to No. 2 Elm Creek 47-21.“We just didn’t hit shots,” Cross County coach Mitch Boshart said.
Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.

Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.

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PCN Athletes of the Week for March 5, 2026

News Staff
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. Athletes of the Week are brought to you by these fine sponsors.
Cross County pulled off the upset and heads back to Lincoln for the fourth season in a row. PCN photos by Rick Holtz

Cross County pulled off the upset and heads back to Lincoln for the fourth season in a row. PCN photos by Rick Holtz

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Upset Propels Cougars Back to State

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
GREELEY — The magical season continues.Cross County earned another bite at the apple on Friday, defeating Central Valley 47-44 in the D1-6 District Final, propelling the Cougars back to State for the fourth season in a row.
Edie Peterson, PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Edie Peterson, PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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Jaguars Get The Best of Cougars

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
HOWELLS — It’s not the end of the road.Cross County earned a wild card and will take on D-1 No. 5 Central Valley in a district final matchup on Friday in Greeley. Central Valley defeated Riverside 63-38 to win the D1-7 Sub-District on Saturday.
CC/O senior Ema Dickey went 1-2 at state in her only year of girls wrestling. She finished with a record of 26-10. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

CC/O senior Ema Dickey went 1-2 at state in her only year of girls wrestling. She finished with a record of 26-10. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

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Dickey goes 1-2 at Class B State Wrestling

Ken Kush
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
CC/O senior Ema Dickey excelled her first three-years at Cross County on the basketball court during the winter sports season.This season as Cross County and Osceola combined forces to offer girls wrestling for the first time, Dickey decided to give the new sport a try.
Cougars go 1-1, top Centennial, fall short at East Butler

Cougars go 1-1, top Centennial, fall short at East Butler

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Cougars go 1-1, top Centennial, fall short at East Butler

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
BRAINARD - The Husker mens basketball team didn’t have the only close game Tuesday night, but Tiger and Cougar fans did come together at half time for that game. The Cougars led at half, but couldn’t hold on and the Tigers won 59-53.