Cross County Cougars

Tony DeWitt finished 22nd in the 200-meter dash with a time of 27.74. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Tony DeWitt finished 22nd in the 200-meter dash with a time of 27.74. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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Cougars & Storm at Merrick Invite

Staff Report
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
CENTRAL CITY - High Plains and Cross County went to the Merrick County Invitational held at Central City school on Tuesday. No team results were available.  James Elgin came in second in high jump after a jump off at 5’11 to see who was first.
CCO Golf Looks to the Juniors and Seniors to Lead

CCO Golf Looks to the Juniors and Seniors to Lead

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CCO Golf Looks to the Juniors and Seniors to Lead

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Cross County-Osceola has a new golf coach this season, but he is a very familiar face to the students. After just finishing coaching basketball to state, Jimmy Blex is coaching golf.

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Concordia Indoor Invite Results

Staff Report
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Forest Division Osceola girls came in 8th place scoring 29.11 points, and the boys came in 11th with 20 points. There were 17 class C and D schools who participated. Girls: 60m hurdles: 6. Addison Theis (OSC) 10.76 60m dash: 7. Janna Roberts (OSC) 8.69, 14. Alexis Burritt (OSC) 8.76, 18.
Teams 5155A(left to right), Mason Lindburg,Andrew Dubas, Brett Williams and Dane Holtzen and 5155E (left to right) Marshall Johansen and Sam Haug qualified for VEX worlds competition to be held April 25-27. Photo provided.

Teams 5155A(left to right), Mason Lindburg,Andrew Dubas, Brett Williams and Dane Holtzen and 5155E (left to right) Marshall Johansen and Sam Haug qualified for VEX worlds competition to be held April 25-27. Photo provided.

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CC Robotics Qualify Two Teams for Worlds

Staff Report
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Polk County News OMAHA- Three Cross County robotics teams attended the Vex State Championships at Omaha North on March 8-9. On Friday the teams competed in the Skills and Judging Competitions.
Cross County defeated Norfolk Catholic 59-50 to finish third at State. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Cross County defeated Norfolk Catholic 59-50 to finish third at State. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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No Apologies Necessary

Craig Pinley
Saturday, March 9, 2024
LINCOLN — After losing by 15 points and losing their tallest player due to a collision a day earlier, Cross County had a quick turnaround at 9 a.m. Saturday morning to battle Norfolk Catholic in the Class C-2 state tourney third-place game played at Lincoln Northwest High School.
Cross County coach Jimmy Blex talks things over with his team before the start of the second half. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Cross County coach Jimmy Blex talks things over with his team before the start of the second half. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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Cougars win opener at State

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
LINCOLN — Cross County made its first state tourney appearance memorable with a 44-30 win over Summerland Wednesday. The Cougars (23-5) will play top seed Amherst Friday at 1:30 p.m.
Shyanne Anderson

Shyanne Anderson

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Senior Girls Basketball Career Stats

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
New school records were set for girls’ basketball this season. Note High Plains did not have any seniors in girls’ basketball this season. Rori Wieseman (Osceola) got a new school record for career assists as she achieved 244 assists.
Cross County seniors Lilly Peterson (left) and Shyanne Anderson were overcome with emotions at the end of Wednesday's contest. The duo, along with Addie Linn, are the first set of Cross County seniors to lead to Cougars to State in back-to-back seasons. PCN photos by Rick Holtz

Cross County seniors Lilly Peterson (left) and Shyanne Anderson were overcome with emotions at the end of Wednesday's contest. The duo, along with Addie Linn, are the first set of Cross County seniors to lead to Cougars to State in back-to-back seasons. PCN photos by Rick Holtz

Cougars upset at State

Rick Holtz
Thursday, February 29, 2024
LINCOLN — The Cougars saw their season come to an abrupt ending on Wednesday, being upset in the opening round of the Class C2 2024 NSAA State Girls Basketball Championships.Bishop Neumann used its speed and a stingy defense en route to a 61-40 win over Cross County (23-4).
Cougars Earn Second Straight Trip to State

Cougars Earn Second Straight Trip to State

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COUGARS STATEBOUND

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
STROMSBURG – After making the 2022-23 NSAA girls basketball state tournament with no seniors on his roster, Cross County head coach Mitch Boshart was bold enough to tell his team that they should be aiming at state championship aspirations.
Logan Lindsley (D138) gets to wrestle first on Friday after losing his first one to second seeded Kohl of Sutherland. PCN photo by Travis Lane

Logan Lindsley (D138) gets to wrestle first on Friday after losing his first one to second seeded Kohl of Sutherland. PCN photo by Travis Lane

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Eight out of Eleven Guaranteed a Medal

Beth Sparrow
Friday, February 16, 2024
OMAHA — High Plains has three guaranteed for a medal, Cross County-Osceola has their lone wrestler getting a medal, and Shelby-Rising City has four in medal-winning position after one day of state wrestling in Omaha. Dakota Gress (G120) came in to the middle of the pack of girls.