Cross County Cougars

Cross County pulled off the upset and heads back to Lincoln for the fourth season in a row. PCN photos by Rick Holtz

Cross County pulled off the upset and heads back to Lincoln for the fourth season in a row. PCN photos by Rick Holtz

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Upset Propels Cougars Back to State

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
GREELEY — The magical season continues.Cross County earned another bite at the apple on Friday, defeating Central Valley 47-44 in the D1-6 District Final, propelling the Cougars back to State for the fourth season in a row.
Edie Peterson, PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Edie Peterson, PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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Jaguars Get The Best of Cougars

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
HOWELLS — It’s not the end of the road.Cross County earned a wild card and will take on D-1 No. 5 Central Valley in a district final matchup on Friday in Greeley. Central Valley defeated Riverside 63-38 to win the D1-7 Sub-District on Saturday.
CC/O senior Ema Dickey went 1-2 at state in her only year of girls wrestling. She finished with a record of 26-10. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

CC/O senior Ema Dickey went 1-2 at state in her only year of girls wrestling. She finished with a record of 26-10. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

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Dickey goes 1-2 at Class B State Wrestling

Ken Kush
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
CC/O senior Ema Dickey excelled her first three-years at Cross County on the basketball court during the winter sports season.This season as Cross County and Osceola combined forces to offer girls wrestling for the first time, Dickey decided to give the new sport a try.
Cougars go 1-1, top Centennial, fall short at East Butler

Cougars go 1-1, top Centennial, fall short at East Butler

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Cougars go 1-1, top Centennial, fall short at East Butler

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
BRAINARD - The Husker mens basketball team didn’t have the only close game Tuesday night, but Tiger and Cougar fans did come together at half time for that game. The Cougars led at half, but couldn’t hold on and the Tigers won 59-53.
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 Feb. 12

News Staff
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
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.
Cross County sophomore Olive Peterson eyes the basket on her way to a game-high 19 points in the teams win over High Plains this past Saturday. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Cross County sophomore Olive Peterson eyes the basket on her way to a game-high 19 points in the teams win over High Plains this past Saturday. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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Peterson sisters combine for 36 points in 55-39 Cougar win

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
POLK – Olive Peterson scored 19 points and sister Eden added 17 more as Cross County extended its win streak to five games with a 55-39 win at High Plains Saturday night.Olive Peterson tallied 12 of her points in the first half as the Cougars (16-6) took a 28-17 lead into the break.
Sawyer Anderson puts up the jumper in the win over High Plains on Saturday. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

Sawyer Anderson puts up the jumper in the win over High Plains on Saturday. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

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Cougars Pick up Wins Over Knights and Storm

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
POLK – Benji Cooper finished with 16 points and 13 rebounds and Sawyer Anderson and Colter Larson added 11 points apiece as Cross County beat host High Plains 71-44 Saturday night to move to 15-3 on the season.
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 Feb. 5

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
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.