Cross County Cougars

Langdon Arbuck goes up to score against Wood River. Photo courtesy of Jimmy Rash Photography.

Langdon Arbuck goes up to score against Wood River. Photo courtesy of Jimmy Rash Photography.

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Cross County Boys Beat Wood River to Open Tourney

Craig Pinley
Monday, December 30, 2024
WOOD RIVER – Leading only 24-23 at halftime, the Cross County boys basketball team exploded offensively in the third period and raced to a 63-31 victory over host Wood River in first-round play of the Runza Christmas tourney Saturday.Using a half-court zone press and playing aggressively on...
Brenden Gabel wrestles an opponent at Kearney Catholic duals on Saturday. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

Brenden Gabel wrestles an opponent at Kearney Catholic duals on Saturday. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

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CCO Wrestling Wins 2 in Duals

News Staff
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
KEARNEY – Cross County Osceola Twisters took part in the duals at Kearney Catholic on Saturday.
Senior Thatcher Hanson shoots a three pointer against Central City. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Senior Thatcher Hanson shoots a three pointer against Central City. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Cougars Get Tested Against Bison

Craig Pinley
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
STROMSBURG – After winning games by 46 and 25 points earlier in the week, the Cross County boys basketball team began to pull away from visiting Central City on Saturday afternoon, taking an 11-point lead in the second period.But the Bison didn’t flinch and after trailing 22-15 at halftime,...
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.
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.The Cougars (2-0) played unselfish basketball in a 55-47 opening- game win at...
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.The Cougars (2-0) went to Mc-Cool Junction last Thursday and emerged with a 68-29 win while hitting seven...
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.But while replacing second-team All-Stater...
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.But as a captain for teams at Cross County High School, Kelley also seems to...