Cross County Cougars

Cougars senior Mason Quilhot won the High Plains Invite with a throw of 131-11 in the discus. PCN photo by Ken Kush

Cougars senior Mason Quilhot won the High Plains Invite with a throw of 131-11 in the discus. PCN photo by Ken Kush

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Cougar Boys Crack Top Five Team Finish at High Plains Invite

Ken Kush
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
OSCEOLA- The team title on the boys side of the High Plains Invite on Wednesday came down to the final event.Nebraska Christian held a slim six point lead over David City Aquinas Catholic with just the 4X400 meter relay left to run.
An all area showdown in the fourth heat of the 100 meters. From left to right, Osceola’s Jadelynn Gifford. High Plains’ Gahvi Lesiak, Cross County junior Ansalde Von Hackewitz and Osceola’s Camryn Peterson. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow

An all area showdown in the fourth heat of the 100 meters. From left to right, Osceola’s Jadelynn Gifford. High Plains’ Gahvi Lesiak, Cross County junior Ansalde Von Hackewitz and Osceola’s Camryn Peterson. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow

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Cross County Girls Second to Nebraska Christian in Osceola

Ken Kush
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
OSCEOLA- The Nebraska Christian Eagles put up most of their 137 team points in just five events as they scored 18 in the 800, 14 in the 1600, 24 in the 3200, 16 in the 100 hurdles and 21 in the relays.
Ansalde Von Hackewitz of Cross County, a German exchange student, is one of the top sprinters and jumpers in the area. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Ansalde Von Hackewitz of Cross County, a German exchange student, is one of the top sprinters and jumpers in the area. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Ansalde “Zaldi” Finds Her Niche in Track and Field

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
OSCEOLA – Ansalde “Zaldi” VonHackewitz has made the most of her year of school in the United States, participating with Cross County’s state-qualifying volleyball and basketball programs, albeit as a newcomer.
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 April 16, 2026

News Staff
Wednesday, April 15, 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.
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 April 9, 2026

News Staff
Wednesday, April 8, 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.
High Plains senior Brodey Spurling won the triple jump and finished third in the long jump at the Merrick County Invite on Tuesday. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

High Plains senior Brodey Spurling won the triple jump and finished third in the long jump at the Merrick County Invite on Tuesday. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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Cougars and Storm Join 10-Team Field at Merrick County Track and Field Invite

Ken Kush
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
CENTRAL CITY- The weatherman provided great weather on Tuesday as 10 girls and boys teams gathered in Central City for the Merrick County Invite.No team scores were kept as all of the teams were getting their first taste of outdoor action after indoor meets last weekend.
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.