Cross County Cougars

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.
ADRIENNE WALLER

ADRIENNE WALLER

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ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

News Staff
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
ADRIENNE WALLER Adrienne got 7 points in their win against Adams Central, went 3 of 4 on free throws, got 5 rebounds and 2 steals and 1 assist. COLLIN VRBKA Collin placed first at the Platteview invite, pinning all three of his opponents.
James Elgin gets the tip-off against BDS on Friday. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

James Elgin gets the tip-off against BDS on Friday. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Cross County Boys Go 1-1 on Weekend

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
STROMSBURG - The Cougars hosted the BDS Eagles on Friday night. The Cougars got off to a good start with each starter scoring in the first quarter. The Cougars will also pulling down the rebounds, but not getting them all in. The first quarter ended 13-5.
Paxton Burke (CCO) wrestles Austin Smith of Kearney Catholic. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

Paxton Burke (CCO) wrestles Austin Smith of Kearney Catholic. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

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CCO Wrestling at Kearney Catholic

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
KEARNEY - Cross County Osceola Twisters went to Kearney for the Kearney Catholic Dual Invitational. Ten teams participated.
Lilly Peterson takes control of the ball at tip off of the girls’ basketball game against Meridian. PCN photo by Cienna Friesen.

Lilly Peterson takes control of the ball at tip off of the girls’ basketball game against Meridian. PCN photo by Cienna Friesen.

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Cross County Girls Add Two More Wins

Cienna Friesen
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
MERIDIAN - The Meridian Mustangs put up a good fight towards the end, but were no match for the Cross County Cougars girls basketball team Friday night, ending 57-31. The end of the first quarter set a grave tone for the Mustangs as Cross County had the lead, 20-0.