Cross County Cougars

Senior Bricelynn Larson jumps up for the shot against EMF on Thursday. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Senior Bricelynn Larson jumps up for the shot against EMF on Thursday. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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CC Girls Add Another Win at Friend

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
FRIEND - Thursday Cross County girls came home with a big win over EMF 68-27.The Lady Cougars are versatile, so opposing teams may not know who will score. Sometimes it’s Adrienne Waller or Lindee Kelley or Bricelynn Larson.
Wyatt Hengelfelt (CC) takes the ball up to the basket as Dalton Pokorney (SRC) defends. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Wyatt Hengelfelt (CC) takes the ball up to the basket as Dalton Pokorney (SRC) defends. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Cougars Open with Signature Win,Add Victory over S-RC

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
STROMSBURG – It’s supposed to be the season for giving and the Cross County boys basketball team is already showing that – when it concerns its offense – the Cougars are willing and able to sacrifice for the greater good.
Ema Dickey (CC) goes up against Jordyn Donner (SRC) for a rebound. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Ema Dickey (CC) goes up against Jordyn Donner (SRC) for a rebound. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Lady Cougars Open With Decisive Victories, Diversified Offense

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
STROMSBURG – Two days does not a season make, but Cross County’s girls basketball team showed enough during lopsided victories that they are equipped offensively for a successful campaign.
Tony DeWitt (CC)

Tony DeWitt (CC)

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District Football Honors (HPC & CC)

News Staff
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
C2-4 ALL DISTRICT TEAM:1. Langdon Arbuck (CC, Sr.)2. Tony DeWitt (CC, Sr.)3. Thatcher Hanson (CC, Sr.)4. Eli Greenwall (CC, Fr.) HONORABLE MENTION:1. Carson Schaefer (CC, Sr.)2. Tyion Francis (CC, So.)D2-4 DISTRICT FIRST TEAM:1. Gage Friesen (HPC, Sr.)2. Caleb Sharman (HPC, Sr.)3.
2024-25 Cross County boys basketball team: (front) Talon Carter, Carson Schaefer, Thatcher Hanson, Brock Allen, Wyatt Hengelfelt, Kole Crawford, Langdon Arbuck and James Keilig; (second) Gabe Nuttelman, Colter Larson, Jacob Smith, Cannen Mooney, Sawyer Anderson, Benson Seim and Ayden Larson; (third) Bradley Lott, Eli Greenwall, Gunner David, Ben Cooper and Devin Lonsdale. Not pictured: Landon Church. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

2024-25 Cross County boys basketball team: (front) Talon Carter, Carson Schaefer, Thatcher Hanson, Brock Allen, Wyatt Hengelfelt, Kole Crawford, Langdon Arbuck and James Keilig; (second) Gabe Nuttelman, Colter Larson, Jacob Smith, Cannen Mooney, Sawyer Anderson, Benson Seim and Ayden Larson; (third) Bradley Lott, Eli Greenwall, Gunner David, Ben Cooper and Devin Lonsdale. Not pictured: Landon Church. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Cougars Look for Balanced Offense This Season

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
STROMSBURG – Last year, a senior-dominated lineup was a blessing for Cross County head basketball coach Jimmy Blex, who watched a handful of two-year starters make a late-season run to finish 24-6 and earn third-place honors in the NSAA Class C-2 division.
2024-25 CCO Wrestling: (front) Tymari Francis (CC), Aden Feezell (OSC), Cooper DeWitt (CC), Tyion Francis (CC), Billy Carnes (OSC), Calob Troy (CC). (Back): Jed Berggren (CC), Tony DeWitt (CC), Brenden Gabel (OSC), Mason Quilhot (CC), Paxton Burke (CC) and Joaquin Alvarez- Rodriguez (CC). Not pictured: Karston Dotson-Monroe (CC) and Derek Georges (CC). PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

2024-25 CCO Wrestling: (front) Tymari Francis (CC), Aden Feezell (OSC), Cooper DeWitt (CC), Tyion Francis (CC), Billy Carnes (OSC), Calob Troy (CC). (Back): Jed Berggren (CC), Tony DeWitt (CC), Brenden Gabel (OSC), Mason Quilhot (CC), Paxton Burke (CC) and Joaquin Alvarez- Rodriguez (CC). Not pictured: Karston Dotson-Monroe (CC) and Derek Georges (CC). PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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CCO Wrestling Has Many Newcomers

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Cross County-Osceola has a new coach and many new wrestlers. Coach Dylan Kaup has been coaching wrestling at the junior high level for CCO, but this year he has both. Ben Berggren is assisting.With only five returning wrestlers, many wrestlers will have things to learn.
Lindee Kelley will be one of the leaders on Cross County’s girls basketball team. PCN file photo.

Lindee Kelley will be one of the leaders on Cross County’s girls basketball team. PCN file photo.

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Kelley Focused As Cougars Seek 3rd Straight Trip to State

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
STROMSBURG –As an athlete who has earned All-State mention of some sort in three sports, it would be hard to argue that Lindee Kelley passes the proverbial ‘eye test’ when it comes to proving her worth as a competitor.
2024-25 CC GBB team: (front row) Edie Peterson, Chesney Sundberg, Bricelynn Larson, Lindee Kelley, Adrienne Waller and Ema Dickey; (back row) Beretta Webb, Kelsey Brehm, Ella Clark, Cortina Donnelly, Olive Peterson and Delainey Cramer. Not pictured: Hadley Larson. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

2024-25 CC GBB team: (front row) Edie Peterson, Chesney Sundberg, Bricelynn Larson, Lindee Kelley, Adrienne Waller and Ema Dickey; (back row) Beretta Webb, Kelsey Brehm, Ella Clark, Cortina Donnelly, Olive Peterson and Delainey Cramer. Not pictured: Hadley Larson. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Cross County Hopes Balanced Scoring Equals Third Straight Trip to State

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
STROMSBURG – After going 22-5 two seasons ago and earning a state girls basketball berth, head coach Mitch Boshart’s team was one game better last winter as the Cougars finished 23-4 and made it to state again.
Carson Schaefer is ready for the snap from Gabe Donnelly. Eli Greenwall and Tony DeWitt are ready to block. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

Carson Schaefer is ready for the snap from Gabe Donnelly. Eli Greenwall and Tony DeWitt are ready to block. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

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Happy Ending for Cougars with 30-14 Win Over Centura

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
STROMSBURG – A move up to 11-man football with an inexperienced squad made for some adjusting, but after beating Centura 30-14 in its final regular season game last Friday, the Cougars finished 4-5 and gave 11 seniors a victory formation send-off on the game’s final play.
PCN Athletes of the Week for Oct. 17, 2024

PCN Athletes of the Week for Oct. 17, 2024

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PCN Athletes of the Week for Oct. 24, 2024

News Staff
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
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.