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State wrestling takes place at the CHI Health Center every February. This year it will be February 15th-17th. They run 10 mats up until the finals. Pictured is a view from last year’s tourney. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

State wrestling takes place at the CHI Health Center every February. This year it will be February 15th-17th. They run 10 mats up until the finals. Pictured is a view from last year’s tourney. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

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NSAA Discusses State Wrestling Plans

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
OMAHA - Posts on social media have been flying around that some schools are not receiving enough tickets that they requested. This is true, but according to NSAA, it’s just a few of the schools. The NSAA assistant director Ron Higdon released a video explaining this.
Athletes of the week

Athletes of the week

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PCN Athletes of the Week

News Staff
Wednesday, January 24, 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 led the Storm with 12 points in their win over the Huskies.
Ashton Seim dribbles it in while Alex Noyd helps on defense. PCN file photo.

Ashton Seim dribbles it in while Alex Noyd helps on defense. PCN file photo.

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Cougars Upend Storm in County Battle

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
YORK – Alex Noyd might be more known for football than basketball, but on Monday the senior’s long-range shooting helped get Cross County (13-3) off to a good start during Monday’s Crossroads Conference quarterfinals.
Polk County teams learn paths to conference titles

Polk County teams learn paths to conference titles

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CRC SHOWDOWN

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
YORK —The Crossroads Conference basketball tournament starts this next weekend. Polk County will be in anticipation as all four schools are in action. Can the Osceola boys repeat and the Cross County girls improve on 3rd to win? Time will tell.
Cross County senior Lilly Peterson shoots a three-pointer against Sutton. She put in 4 of 9 treys that night. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Cross County senior Lilly Peterson shoots a three-pointer against Sutton. She put in 4 of 9 treys that night. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Cougar Girls Get First Loss to Sutton

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
STROMSBURG – Nine years ago, when Cross County girls basketball head coach Mitch Boshart was in his initial season, a 4-16 mark included plenty of offensive performances that were less than stellar.
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.