Cross County Cougars

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.With five players back that scored at least 100 points last season, Boshart has a team...
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.Senior quarterback Carson...
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.
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.On Monday, there was no “Mandy and Nancy Show,” because there...
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.Williams added one more TD run in the third period and...
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.GICC (6-1) connected on a 45-yard pass from quarterback Grayson Sack to Connor Haney on its initial offensive...
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.And in a “Pink Out” themed evening, the Cougars raised their record to 15-11 with a...
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.
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.