Cross County Cougars

Sydney Hengelfelt puts down one of her many kills at CRC. PCN photo by Calvin Holtz.

Sydney Hengelfelt puts down one of her many kills at CRC. PCN photo by Calvin Holtz.

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Hengelfelt Leads Cougars to CRC Runner Up

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
YORK – While Sydney Hengelfelt was a junior high volleyball player, her mother Mandy and grandmother Nancy would video her matches and provide commentary as “The Mandy and Nancy Show,” a light and breezy approach to remember the event.
Wyatt Hengelfelt and Tyion Francis go for the ball carrier while Mason Quilhot blocks. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

Wyatt Hengelfelt and Tyion Francis go for the ball carrier while Mason Quilhot blocks. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

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Williams Stars in Ord Grid Win Over Cross County

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
ORD – Justin Williams did it all for Ord High School’s football team in the first half of his team’s 42-14 win over visiting Cross County, scoring four touchdowns and recovering a fumble as the host Chanticleers took a 24-0 halftime lead.
Above: The Cross County Cougars placed second in the Crossroads conference tournament. Below: Osceola brought home third place. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

Above: The Cross County Cougars placed second in the Crossroads conference tournament. Below: Osceola brought home third place. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

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COUGARS CRC RUNNER UP & BULLDOGS 3RD

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
YORK - It was a long night of volleyball with the consolation game starting at 6 PM with Osceola against High Plains.After five long sets, Osceola came out victorious. Although each set seemed to end with the team capitalizing on their opponent’s mistake.
Mason Quilhot tries to block a pass by GICC. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

Mason Quilhot tries to block a pass by GICC. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

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Cougars Lost at GICC 45-6, Fall to 3-4

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
GRAND ISLAND – Despite a 62-yard touchdown run by Langdon Arbuck, the Cross County football team dropped a 45-6 decision at Grand Island Central Catholic last Friday to fall to 3-4 overall.
Finley Peterson serves the ball against Dorchester; she had two ace serves in the contest. PCN photo by Kirk Sparrow.

Finley Peterson serves the ball against Dorchester; she had two ace serves in the contest. PCN photo by Kirk Sparrow.

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Cougars Win on Pink Out Night, Sweep Dorchester

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
STROMSBURG – In honor of cancer awareness, Cross County’s volleyball team had players single out inspirational cancer survivors and relatives they were playing for last Thursday in a home match against Dorchester.
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 Oct. 10, 2024

News Staff
Wednesday, October 9, 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. Emma BrownEmma had 7 ace serves against McCool Junction as well as 4 kills, 10 digs and 10 serve receives for High Plains.
Thatcher Hanson runs the ball for the two points after. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

Thatcher Hanson runs the ball for the two points after. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

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Cougars Squeak by Wildcats

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
STROMSBURG – The St. Paul Wildcats came to Stromsburg to face the Cougars. The Cougars won 22-20 and moved to 3-3.St. Paul got the ball first but punted after four downs. The Cougars followed similarly with runs by Eli Greenwall and Tyion Francis before punting. St.
Charisa Boden tries to tag a York Duke out in subdistricts. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

Charisa Boden tries to tag a York Duke out in subdistricts. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

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Slammers End Season with Loss to York

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
YORK – During losses this season, the Polk County Slammers have made an average of three errors per game and in Class B-8 sub-district semifinal play Monday afternoon the trend continued to the team’s detriment.
Sawyer Anderson is ready to pass as Tony DeWitt is ready to block. PCN photo by Kirk Sparrow.

Sawyer Anderson is ready to pass as Tony DeWitt is ready to block. PCN photo by Kirk Sparrow.

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Boone Central Crushes Cougars

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
STROMSBURG – After winning the NSAA Class C-1 state football title, Boone Central graduated a slew of seniors and de-consolidated with Newman Grove to move down to the Class C-2 level.
Thatcher Hanson runs the ball as Tony DeWitt blocks for him. Hanson broke two school records on Friday. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Thatcher Hanson runs the ball as Tony DeWitt blocks for him. Hanson broke two school records on Friday. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Cougars Play Hard, Come Up Short Against Cardinals

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
DONIPHAN – The Cougars traveled to Doniphan for a road game. The game was close, but the Cougars fought hard and came up short, 28-24.The Cardinals got the ball first, and ended up punting. The Cougars took the ball a few yards, but couldn’t convert.