Cross County Cougars

Five Huskies placed first including (left to right) Collin Vrbka, Eli Fjell, Coy Vrbka, Jett Vrbka and Owen Krafka. PCN photo by Jen Vrbka.

Five Huskies placed first including (left to right) Collin Vrbka, Eli Fjell, Coy Vrbka, Jett Vrbka and Owen Krafka. PCN photo by Jen Vrbka.

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CRC WRESTLING

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
BRAINARD – East Butler hosted conference wrestling again this year, with this year’s addition of Twin River. Centennial was not present this year. Ten teams competed. CRC teams Twin River, Shelby-Rising City, High Plains, Cross County-Osceola, East Butler and Meridian.
Lindee Kelley (CC) dribbles the ball while Peyton Hofmann (HPC) defends. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

Lindee Kelley (CC) dribbles the ball while Peyton Hofmann (HPC) defends. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Lady Cougars Win Rematch with Lady Storm

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
STROMSBURG – Cross County girls basketball coach Mitch Boshart has committed to a fullcourt press this season and on Saturday it took two periods to take full effect.
Langdon Arbuck (CC) puts the ball up as Brodey Spurling (HPC) goes up to rebound. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Langdon Arbuck (CC) puts the ball up as Brodey Spurling (HPC) goes up to rebound. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Cougars Continue Win Streak; Rout HP

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
STROMSBURG – With the two tallest players for High Plains out with injuries, Cross County’s boys basketball team used its height to full advantage, with 6-foot-6 senior Wyatt Hengelfelt scoring 17 points in a 64-37 home win Saturday night.
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 Feb. 6, 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
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. Lindee KelleyLindee Kelley scored 12 points and pulled down 7 rebounds in Cross County’s win over BDS.
Chesney Sundberg (CC) tries to shoot one past Rylee Ackerson (HPC)

Chesney Sundberg (CC) tries to shoot one past Rylee Ackerson (HPC)

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Cougars Win Over Storm in CRC

Craig Pinley, Pcn Sports Writer
Friday, January 31, 2025
YORK – Ema Dickey scored a season-high 20 points and Cross County forced 22 turnovers to recover from a slow start for a 57-27 victory over High Plains Thursday night in the Crossroads Conference semifinals at the York Auditorium.
Thatcher Hanson takes a shot as Kelby Neujahr defends

Thatcher Hanson takes a shot as Kelby Neujahr defends

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Cross County Heads to Finals With Win Over Bulldogs

Beth Sparrow
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Cross County used their height and numbers to win over Osceola, 75-36. The first quarter, Cross County came on strong, although free throws were not their strong point. They hit 1 of 6.
Brock Allen (CC) blocks Blake Schmidt (SRC) from the hoop. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Brock Allen (CC) blocks Blake Schmidt (SRC) from the hoop. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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CC boys Beat SRC to Reach Semis

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
YORK – Cross County (142) ended all suspense early in Monday’s CRC boys basketball quarterfinal with S-RC by scoring the game’s first 11 points en route to a 77-47 win over the Huskies.
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 Jan. 30, 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
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. Bricelynn LarsonBricelynn Larson scored 12 points and rebounded well against East Butler. She had 9 rebounds against Hampton.
Joaquin Alvarez-Rodriguez is happy to pin his Nebraska Christian opponent in the triangular held last week. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

Joaquin Alvarez-Rodriguez is happy to pin his Nebraska Christian opponent in the triangular held last week. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

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CCO Wrestling at Madison

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
MADISON – CCO Twisters competed at the Madison Invite. They placed 12th out of 17 teams with 53 points.106: Karston Dotson-Monroe started with a bye. He lost to Layton Schroeder (West Pt.-Bm) in a 2:42 pin. He won over Baldwin Garcia (Wake) by a 7-2 decision.