Cross County Cougars

Rylee Ackerson tries to get a kill past the Cross County block of Bricelynn Larson. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Rylee Ackerson tries to get a kill past the Cross County block of Bricelynn Larson. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Cougars Edge High Plains as Part of Triangular

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
STROMSBURG – In the midst of eight matches in a five-day stretch, Cross County’s volleyball team battled Polk County rival High Plains and won a 30-28, 2519 decision over High Plains at a home triangular Thursday.
Tyion Francis (#7 pictured) tied a school record for the longest kickoff return for a touchdown. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

Tyion Francis (#7 pictured) tied a school record for the longest kickoff return for a touchdown. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

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Big Plays Spur Cougars to 2nd Victory

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
STROMSBURG–CrossCounty head football coach Mitch Boshart had expected that his Cougars had big-play potential as his team readied for the 2024 season and on Friday he saw it in spades and his team had long scoring plays via kick return, pass and the running variety.
Sydney Hengelfelt hits one of her 21 kills against Central City. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Sydney Hengelfelt hits one of her 21 kills against Central City. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Cross County Takes Bison to 5 Sets

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
CENTRAL CITY - What may have looked like a lopsided matchup with C1 undefeated Central City Bison taking on C2 2-2 Cougars was not when they met on the court. It went to five sets, and Central City took the win but not without controversy.
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 Sept. 12, 2024

News Staff
Wednesday, September 11, 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. Adrienne WallerAdrienne Waller went 5-for-9 on the day with 8 RBI and scored 6 runs.
Langdon Arbuck kicks off against Gibbon with the team ready for defense. PCN photo by Kirk Sparrow.

Langdon Arbuck kicks off against Gibbon with the team ready for defense. PCN photo by Kirk Sparrow.

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Cougars Even Mark at 1-1 with Homecoming Win

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
STROMSBURG –After turning the ball over a handful of times in an opening-night loss, the Cross County football team made a few breaks of their own and the Cougar offense made big strides during a 16-14 Homecoming win over Gibbon last Friday night to move to 1-1 overall.
Ava Pruter (CC) hits one by the block of Brea Schaefer and Mackenzie Kuns (SRC). PCN photo by Kirk Sparrow.

Ava Pruter (CC) hits one by the block of Brea Schaefer and Mackenzie Kuns (SRC). PCN photo by Kirk Sparrow.

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Lady Cougars Win Over Huskies

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
STROMSBURG – It seemed appropriate that match point in Thursday night’s Cross County 28-26, 25-17, 25-21 volleyball victory over Shelby-Rising City was a Sydney Hengelfelt kill, her 16th of the night.
Berggren, Slammers Send Hwy 6 Off the Road 13-1

Berggren, Slammers Send Hwy 6 Off the Road 13-1

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Berggren, Slammers Send Hwy 6 Off the Road 13-1

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
STROMSBURG – The softball game had just finished, but the Berggren family – Jeff, Amanda and Carter – were just as diligent at the “Where’s Waldo?” game of finding a missing yellow sphere hit into some deep grass by junior center fielder Mady Berggren (pictured at right).
The Slammers took first place in Albion, beating Boone Central 8-5. Photo provided.

The Slammers took first place in Albion, beating Boone Central 8-5. Photo provided.

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Slammers Dominate Over the Weekend

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
ALBION — The Polk County Slammers showed their dominance over the weekend, picking up three wins to take first at the Boone Central Invite.The Slammers opened the day with a 10-1 win over Pierce, defeated Centura 9-3 before topping Boone Central 8-5.
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 Sept. 5, 2024

News Staff
Wednesday, September 4, 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. Bricelynn LarsonBricelynn had 8 kills and one ace serve against Fullerton in their opening game.
Ella Cramer gets a serve receive in the Cross County game against Fullerton. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

Ella Cramer gets a serve receive in the Cross County game against Fullerton. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

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Lady Cougars Open Season With Win

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
STROMSBURG — Cross County opened the 2024 volleyball season with a home win over Fullerton.The Cougars cruised to a threeset victory, topping the Warriors 26-24, 25-8, 25-21.“Our goal is always serve and pass wins games,” Cross County coach Emmie Noyd said. “We take that on ourselves.