Cross County Cougars

Wyatt Urkoski (HPC) wrestles Calob Troy (CCO) in the triangular at East Butler. PCN file photo by Travis Lane.

Wyatt Urkoski (HPC) wrestles Calob Troy (CCO) in the triangular at East Butler. PCN file photo by Travis Lane.

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Three Storm Wrestlers Place at Home Meet

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
COLUMBUS - High Plains hosted their wrestling invitational over the weekend with 24 teams participating in the boys’ competition. The Norm Manstedt Invite was held at Central Community College in Columbus. The host team placed 12th with 66 points, the second highest for Class D.
Langdon Arbuck pulls down a rebound against Sutton. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Langdon Arbuck pulls down a rebound against Sutton. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Cougars Add Two Solid Wins

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
STROMSBURG – Langdon Arbuck of Cross County’s boys basketball team had previously been a student at Heartland High and Saturday’s contest between the two squads might’ve had some rancor if the game had gotten tight.
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 3, 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. RYLEE ACKERSON High Plains' Rylee Ackerson put in 13 points against Cedar Bluffs, had three steals and two rebounds.
Senior Kale Gustafson (OSC) takes the shot over senior Tanner Hollinger (CC) on Tuesday.

Senior Kale Gustafson (OSC) takes the shot over senior Tanner Hollinger (CC) on Tuesday.

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Cross County Solidifies Win In Spite of Gustafson’s Solid Performance

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
STROMSBURG – Cross County and Osceola have asserted themselves as state-ranked teams in Class C and D divisions and if Tuesday’s Crossroads Conference matchup between the Cougars and Bulldogs was an indicator, both squads acquitted themselves as such.
Ema Dickey (CC) takes the ball around Emma Recker (OSC) on Tuesday evening. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Ema Dickey (CC) takes the ball around Emma Recker (OSC) on Tuesday evening. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Cross County Girls Add Win Over Osceola

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
STROMSBURG — It was a near capacity crowd of 600 people who came to watch the county rivalry of Osceola against Cross County. Undefeated and second ranked Lady Cougars took the early lead over the Lady Bulldogs and never looked back. The Lady Cougars remain undefeated with a 64-32 win.
The Cross County girls won the Runza tourney for the second year in a row. Photo provided by Cross County Schools.

The Cross County girls won the Runza tourney for the second year in a row. Photo provided by Cross County Schools.

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Cougar Girls Win Runza Tourney

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
CENTRAL CITY – After slogging to a 17-13 halftime lead over host Central City, Cross County’s defense clamped down even more during a 16-6 third-quarter spurt that gave the Cougars breathing room en route to a 42-25 victory that earned them their second straight Runza Holiday Basketball Tourney...
Thatcher Hanson goes for the basket against Superior. PCN photo by Cienna Friesen.

Thatcher Hanson goes for the basket against Superior. PCN photo by Cienna Friesen.

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Cougar Boys’ Hopes for Holiday Crown End

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
CENTRAL CITY – After a loss in the opening round of the Runza Holiday Basketball Tourney, Cross County’s boys basketball team won games against Superior and Wilber-Clatonia on Friday and Saturday respectively to place fifth of eight teams.
The Cougar defense frustrated the Eagles all game. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

The Cougar defense frustrated the Eagles all game. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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Anderson Leads Lady Cougars Toward Holiday Championship

Craig Pinley
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
STROMSBURG – It was a typical Shyanne Anderson night, 13 points, five assists, three steals, six of seven foul shooting and a three-point basket during Cross County’s 55-37 home victory over Wood River Thursday in the team’s opening game of the Runza Holiday Christmas Tournament.
Tanner Hollinger finished with a team-high 13 points and grabbed 12 rebounds against Wood River. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Tanner Hollinger finished with a team-high 13 points and grabbed 12 rebounds against Wood River. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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Cougar Boys’ Hopes for Holiday Crown End

Craig Pinley
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
STROMSBURG – Cross County’s hopes of winning the Runza Holiday Christmas Tournament ended on Day 1 of the event, as the Cougars fell to 5-3 with a hardfought 51-50 loss to visiting Wood River last Thursday night.
Shyanne Anderson knocked down 6-of-7 free throws against Wood River. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Shyanne Anderson knocked down 6-of-7 free throws against Wood River. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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Free Throws Help Lady Cougars Top Rankings

Beth Sparrow
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
The number one Cross County Cougars didn’t get there on free throws alone, but they sure help your game. For Class C2, they sit atop a couple different rankings, including the NSAA wildcard list. In other lists, they are number three.