Cross County Cougars

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.
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

News Staff
Wednesday, February 14, 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. Peyton Hofmann Peyton put in the winning shot in overtime for High Plains girls’ basketball team against BDS.
Ashton Seim goes for the trey against Auburn on Saturday. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Ashton Seim goes for the trey against Auburn on Saturday. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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CC Boys Lose to Undefeated Auburn

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
After a last-second shot by Ashton Seim to defeat the David City Scouts and a relatively easy 89-56 win over East Butler, the Cougars traveled to Auburn to face the number two (according to NSAA) C1 undefeated team. This was a tall task for any team, and the Cougars seemed up for the challenge.
Wyatt Urkoski goes to state for the third year in a row as one of a few undefeated wrestlers. He pins his opponent at districts here. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Wyatt Urkoski goes to state for the third year in a row as one of a few undefeated wrestlers. He pins his opponent at districts here. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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State Wrestling Preview

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
OMAHA– Ten boys and one girl are off to Omaha for state wrestling. This is the pinnacle of their career in an individual sport. For Dakota Gress, a sophomore at High Plains, she is a pioneer for girls’ wrestling. She wrestled last year as a freshman. This year she is state bound with a 28-9 record.
DISTRICT WRESTLING

DISTRICT WRESTLING

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DISTRICT WRESTLING

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Class C District 1 (CCO) 126: Devin Nuttelman (41-8) placed 2nd and scored 18.0 team points. Champ. Round 1 - Devin Nuttelman (CCO, 41-8) received a bye. Quarterfinal - Devin Nuttelman won by fall over Gage Brown (Thayer Central, 20-14) in 3:07.