Cross County Cougars

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 6, 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.
Benji Cooper dribbles between two Kimball defenders. The freshman had a couple timely plays for the Cougars. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Benji Cooper dribbles between two Kimball defenders. The freshman had a couple timely plays for the Cougars. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Hanson’s Career Night Leads Cougars to 2nd Straight State Berth

News Staff
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
STROMSBURG – Thatcher Hanson has been one of the top assist leaders among Class C2 players this season with 95, but on Saturday afternoon he was the scorer Cross County’s boys basketball team needed, tallying a career-high 25 points on 10 of 14 field goal shooting during a 74-51 C2-3 district...
Ema Dickey fights a Humphrey Lindsay defender to the basket. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

Ema Dickey fights a Humphrey Lindsay defender to the basket. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

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Third Time’s a Defensive Gem; Cougars Beat H-L for C2-6 District Title

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
STROMSBURG – Down eight points early in the second period, Cross County’s offense kicked into another gear to fast-break its way to 10 straight points during a 1:44 span en route to a 49-44 district C2-6 finals win over Humphrey Lindsay Friday night.
Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. This week there was no way to pick just one.

Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. This week there was no way to pick just one.

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PCN Athletes of the Week for Feb. 27, 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. This week there was no way to pick just one.  Athletes of the Week are brought to you by these fine sponsors.
Adrienne Waller goes up for a basket against Sandy Creek. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Adrienne Waller goes up for a basket against Sandy Creek. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Peterson, Larson Three-Pointers Spark Subdistrict Finals Win

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
STROMSBURG - For a quarter, the Cross County’s girls basketball team struggled to score offensively, down 6-4 after one quarter, but a last-second three-pointer by Bricelynn Larson just before the half and the long-range shots of Edie Peterson in the third quarter provided the spark for a 39-26...
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. 20, 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, February 19, 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 put in the final free throws against Centennial for their win 45-43.
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.