Cross County Cougars

Edie Peterson takes a shot. PCN file photo by Cienna Friesen.

Edie Peterson takes a shot. PCN file photo by Cienna Friesen.

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Lady Cougars Add Win Over Centennial

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
STROMSBURG – The Cross County girls kept their streak alive winning over Centennial 40-24 on Friday. Although the Lady Broncos got on the board first, the Lady Cougars hit two treys from Adrienne Waller and Shyanne Anderson followed by a bucket by Bricelynn Larson to get ahead 8-4.
Wyatt Urkoski (left, HPC) and Landon Sliva (right, SRC) look for the takedown at CRC wrestling. Urkoski came in first with Sliva in second. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Wyatt Urkoski (left, HPC) and Landon Sliva (right, SRC) look for the takedown at CRC wrestling. Urkoski came in first with Sliva in second. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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CROSSROADS WRESTLING

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
BRAINARD - Six Polk County wrestlers took first place with Shelby-Rising City coming out as conference champion again. Wrestlers that placed include the following: CCO: Devin Nuttelman (132) 1st, Paxton Burke (157) 4th.
Brodey Spurling (HPC) and James Elgin (CC, behind him) fight for the rebound. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Brodey Spurling (HPC) and James Elgin (CC, behind him) fight for the rebound. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Cougars Win Over Storm in County Rematch

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
POLK – It was an exciting first half of the boy’s game in Polk as Cross County came for the county clash. Even though it was anyone’s game at half, the Cougars game out with the win 68-42, a very similar ending to when these guys met in conference play.
Shyanne Anderson takes a shot at conference. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

Shyanne Anderson takes a shot at conference. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Anderson Hits 1000th Point Milestone

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
STROMSBURG –After putting up 15 points and getting six steals during a 56-25 win over Nebraska Lutheran last Tuesday, Shyanne Anderson had her most difficult task of the night.
Addie Linn (CC) shoots a three as Rylee Hofmann (HPC) comes to block. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Addie Linn (CC) shoots a three as Rylee Hofmann (HPC) comes to block. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Lady Cougars Add Three Wins

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
DAVID CITY – In its two losses, Cross County’s offense went stale for a long stretch and while a furious comeback nearly changed the outcome, it wasn’t quite enough.
ABOVE: The Shelby-Rising City Huskies are crowned conference champs for the second year in a row. BELOW RIGHT: Seniors Wyatt Urkoski (HPC) and Landon Sliva (SRC) placed first and second respectively in the 175 weight class. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

ABOVE: The Shelby-Rising City Huskies are crowned conference champs for the second year in a row. BELOW RIGHT: Seniors Wyatt Urkoski (HPC) and Landon Sliva (SRC) placed first and second respectively in the 175 weight class. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

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HUSKIES REPEAT AS CRC CHAMPS

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
BRAINARD - Eleven boys’ wrestling teams made the trip to East Butler to compete in conference wrestling. The Crossroads conference only has six wrestling teams, so five more were invited to fill out the tourney and make it more competitive.
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, January 31, 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. Bailey Gress Bailey placed second at a tough Cedar Bluffs meet.
Ema Dickey goes up to put one in against McCool in the CRC championship. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Ema Dickey goes up to put one in against McCool in the CRC championship. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Lady Cougars Take CRC Runner Up

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
YORK – Cross County girls basketball head coach Mitch Boshart was a tired man last Thursday after mimicking McCool Junction standout McKenna Yates at practice, taking shot after shot from all distances while playing for the Cougar ‘scout team’in preparation for the Crossroads Conference final the...
Brayden Santos (left, Osceola) tries to beat Thatcher Hanson (right, Cross County) down the court. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Brayden Santos (left, Osceola) tries to beat Thatcher Hanson (right, Cross County) down the court. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Bulldogs Repeat with Win over Rival Cougars

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
YORK – Between Cross County seniors Alex Noyd, Tanner Hollinger, Ashton Seim and James Elgin the foursome had combined to score approximately 1,850 career points, about the sum total of Osceola’s star senior Kale Gustafson heading into Friday’s Crossroads Conference boys basketball title game at...
ABOVE: Lindee Kelley (CC) shoots over the hands of Rylee Ackerson (HPC) at the CRC tourney. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow. BELOW: Kayleigh Ruth (SRC) shoots against David City earlier this month. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

ABOVE: Lindee Kelley (CC) shoots over the hands of Rylee Ackerson (HPC) at the CRC tourney. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow. BELOW: Kayleigh Ruth (SRC) shoots against David City earlier this month. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

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CRC Girls’ Recap of Semifinals & Consolations

Staff Report
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Polk County News YORK - Cross County 57, High Plains 18 ast Tuesday, the Cougars dominated throughout asAnderson and Bricelynn Larson tallied 12 points apiece and the winners held the Storm without a field goal for more than two periods to earn a trip to the finals.