Cross County Cougars

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.
Olive Peterson goes up for a shot.

Olive Peterson goes up for a shot.

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Cougars Win Over McCool in Semis

Beth Sparrow
Thursday, January 29, 2026
YORK – Tuesday night was the CRC girls’ semifinals. First was Osceola vs. Dorchester, and the Dawgs came out on top, 37-29. Cross County finished out the night defeating McCool Junction 56-42.
Kelsey Brehm goes for 3. PCN photo by Kirk Sparrow

Kelsey Brehm goes for 3. PCN photo by Kirk Sparrow

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CC girls lose to C-2 power Thayer Central

Craig Pinley, Pcn Sports Writer
Friday, January 23, 2026
STROMSBURG - Sometimes the shots go in, sometimes they don't.On Thursday night, Cross County's girls basketball team suffered through a tough shooting first half, trailing 26-11 en route to a 39-26 non-conference home loss to Thayer Central.
Cross County senior Ella Clark navigates the baseline as the David City defense closes in. In her second game back after a foot injury Clark scored 10 in the win over David City and 10 against Twin River. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Cross County senior Ella Clark navigates the baseline as the David City defense closes in. In her second game back after a foot injury Clark scored 10 in the win over David City and 10 against Twin River. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Cougar Girls Improve to 10-5 with Wins Over Twin River and DC

Beth Sparrow
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
DAVID CITY – Ella Clark was back after injury and helped propel the Lady Cougars to a 10-point win against David City, 50-40.The whole game wasn’t a guaranteed Cougar win, as the Scouts did almost catch up.
Cross County Boys Basketball Climbs to No. 6 in Nebraska Prep Rankings

Cross County Boys Basketball Climbs to No. 6 in Nebraska Prep Rankings

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Cross County Boys Basketball Climbs to No. 6 in Nebraska Prep Rankings

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
SUTTON - Cross County got off to an early start, and came home with the win over the Mustangs 61-48.The early start was thanks in part to Benson Seim hitting three treys in the first quarter for nine of the Cougars’ 18 points. Sutton’s Myles Smith had five of Sutton’s 12 points in the first quarter.
Top- Cross County/Osceola junior Jed Berggren was the bracket champion at 150 pounds.

Top- Cross County/Osceola junior Jed Berggren was the bracket champion at 150 pounds.

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Twisters Score Top Five Team Finish at Malcolm Invite

Ken Kush
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
MALCOLM- A total of 16 teams were in action on Saturday at the Malcolm Wrestling Invite.The only local team to make the trip was Cross County/Osceola and the Twisters had a top five finish in the team race as they amasses 115.5 points and took home fourth place.