Cross County Cougars

Langdon Arbuck and Wyatt Hengelfelt block for Carson Schaefer to run the ball. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

Langdon Arbuck and Wyatt Hengelfelt block for Carson Schaefer to run the ball. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

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Turnovers Mar Stout First-Half Defensive Effort in Cougar Loss

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
BATTLE CREEK – For 22 minutes, a young Cross County football team battled a state-ranked Battle Creek lineup to a standstill with a bend-but-not-break defense that finally broke just before halftime to allow the host Braves to lead 7-0 at the half.
Cougars Enter New Classification with New Head Coach & Lineup

Cougars Enter New Classification with New Head Coach & Lineup

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Cougars Enter New Classification with New Head Coach & Lineup

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
STROMSBURG – The field is wider, the goal posts are further back, the starting lineup is markedly different and there’s a new head coach as the Cross County football program readies for the 2024 season.
2024 Slammers (front left to right): Kaleena Nuttelman, Lindee Kelley, Savanna Boden, Charisa Boden, Libby Rutherford, (second row) Mady Berggren, Kcin Confer, Adrienne Waller, Shyenne Krol, (third row) Ashtyn Quast, Halle Gabel, Emory Eberhardt, Jazlyn Ramirez-Catlan, Brylie Naber, (fourth row) Kaiylen Baloun (st. mgr.), Olive Peterson, MaCadden Turner, Misty Noble, Dulce Ramirez-Catlan, (fifth row) Coaches Macy Jones, Johanna Nielsen, Mallory Kumpf, Carrie Swanson. PCN photo.

2024 Slammers (front left to right): Kaleena Nuttelman, Lindee Kelley, Savanna Boden, Charisa Boden, Libby Rutherford, (second row) Mady Berggren, Kcin Confer, Adrienne Waller, Shyenne Krol, (third row) Ashtyn Quast, Halle Gabel, Emory Eberhardt, Jazlyn Ramirez-Catlan, Brylie Naber, (fourth row) Kaiylen Baloun (st. mgr.), Olive Peterson, MaCadden Turner, Misty Noble, Dulce Ramirez-Catlan, (fifth row) Coaches Macy Jones, Johanna Nielsen, Mallory Kumpf, Carrie Swanson. PCN photo.

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Slammers Return Talent & Move Up to Class B

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
STROMSBURG – Changes abound for the Polk County Slammers softball team, with a move up to the Class B division and a new battery on tap, but a host of returning standouts give co-head coaches Johanna Nielsen and Macy Jones a lot of offensive punch this fall.
Cross County had three graduates and Coach Jimmy Blex at the Centennial All-Star Game. Pictured is James Elgin, Ashton Seim, Alex Noyd and Coach Blex. Blex was assistant coach for the red team. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Cross County had three graduates and Coach Jimmy Blex at the Centennial All-Star Game. Pictured is James Elgin, Ashton Seim, Alex Noyd and Coach Blex. Blex was assistant coach for the red team. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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All-Star Basketball at Centennial Features 5 Locals

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
UTICA - Twenty players from 16 schools were selected and available to play in the Centennial boys’all-star game. Three of those selected were James Elgin, Alex Noyd and Ashton Seim. Coach Jimmy Blex was selected as an assistant coach. They were all on team red.
Courtney Sunday

Courtney Sunday

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Summer Slammers Veteran Farewell Tour Going Strong

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
BROKEN BOW – Justin Sunday may not miss the late-night weekend return trips once the 2024 summer softball season ends in two weeks. But thinking about his team’s recent success – along with the privilege of coaching his kids – caused a poignant pause as he considered the long but successful journey.
Kale Gustafson runs it in for a touchdown for the East team at the Sertoma 8-man all star game. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Kale Gustafson runs it in for a touchdown for the East team at the Sertoma 8-man all star game. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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Sertoma 8-Man All Star Game Features 4 Local Players

News Staff
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
HASTINGS - Four seniors were selected to play in the Sertoma 8-man all star football game held Saturday evening in Hastings.
Lilly Peterson looks for an open team member past a team green defender. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Lilly Peterson looks for an open team member past a team green defender. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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All-Star Games Continue for Seniors

Beth Sparrow
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
COLUMBUS - Four Cross County graduates were selected and able to play in the Central Community College all-star basketball game Thursday evening. Shyanne Anderson and Lilly Peterson played in the girls’ game, with James Elgin and Ashton Seim in the boys.
The summer Polk County Slammers won districts by winning four games over the weekend and qualify for state! They won Class C District 5 for 18 and under. Currently they are 12-3 and play at Twin River on Tuesday the 18th, followed by a home game on Wednesday the 19th. State will be in Hastings at the softball complex on July 5-7. Photo provided.

The summer Polk County Slammers won districts by winning four games over the weekend and qualify for state! They won Class C District 5 for 18 and under. Currently they are 12-3 and play at Twin River on Tuesday the 18th, followed by a home game on Wednesday the 19th. State will be in Hastings at the softball complex on July 5-7. Photo provided.

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Slammers Win Districts

News Staff
Wednesday, June 12, 2024

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All Star Basketball in Osceola

News Staff
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
OSCEOLA - The CRC (Crossroads Conference) vs. Goldenrod all-star basketball games will be Friday, May 24th in Osceola.The girls will tip off first, followed by the boys.Emma Recker will be playing for Osceola for the girls.