Cross County Cougars

Thatcher Hanson takes the ball to the basket.

Thatcher Hanson takes the ball to the basket.

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Cougars Win Over Mustangs Using Defense

Craig Pinley, Pcn Sports Writer
Friday, December 1, 2023
STROMSBURG - Cross County High's boys basketball team used a strong defensive effort and 10 points from Alex Noyd to take a 26-13 halftime lead en route to a 44-31 opening-night victory over visiting McCool Junction Thursday night.
Lilly Peterson gets the jump shot to start the game.

Lilly Peterson gets the jump shot to start the game.

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Lady Cougars Come Through Against Mustangs

Craig Pinley, Pcn Sports Writer
Friday, December 1, 2023
STROMSBURG – Two of the better small-school basketball programs in the area met up at Cross County High School Thursday night, with All-Stater McKenna Yates and McCool Junction providing an immediate test for the Cougar girls.
Wrestling for CCO this season are (front) Tony Dewitt, Liam White, Devin Nuttelman, Joaquin Alvarez Rodriguez, and (back) Paxton Burke, Jed Berggren, Zaeden Hughes and Calob Troy. Not pictured is Kalan Lane. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Wrestling for CCO this season are (front) Tony Dewitt, Liam White, Devin Nuttelman, Joaquin Alvarez Rodriguez, and (back) Paxton Burke, Jed Berggren, Zaeden Hughes and Calob Troy. Not pictured is Kalan Lane. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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CCO Wrestling is Small But Mighty

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
STROMSBURG - Cross County Osceola has nine boys out for wrestling this season. Returning state qualifier is Devin Nuttelman, although he will likely be wrestling at a heavier weight due to growth and working out.
Lady Cougars Look to Repeat with a Trip to State

Lady Cougars Look to Repeat with a Trip to State

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Lady Cougars Look to Repeat with a Trip to State

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
STROMSBURG – With no seniors on its roster and a handful of freshman and sophomores getting significant playing time, the Class C-2 state run made by last season’s Cross County girls basketball team might’ve been considered unexpected.
Above: Alex Noyd leads the way for Lucas Jacobsen. PCN photo by Travis Lane. Below: Tanner Hollinger gets the tackle on quarterback Ethan Shaw on Friday. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Above: Alex Noyd leads the way for Lucas Jacobsen. PCN photo by Travis Lane. Below: Tanner Hollinger gets the tackle on quarterback Ethan Shaw on Friday. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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The Clash of the Unbeaten Cougars Decided on the Field

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
STROMSBURG – Would the Cross County Cougars be able to get past the one-two punch of Sandy Creek’s Ethan Shaw and Connor Rempe? That was decided on Cross County’s field to see who would move on to play Stanton in the semifinals.
Lucas Jacobsen tries to throw a pass past the Perkins County defender. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

Lucas Jacobsen tries to throw a pass past the Perkins County defender. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

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Cougars Upend Perkins County; Sandy Creek Next

Craig Pinley
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
STROMSBURG – It took just 10 seconds for Tyler Shoup to run the 72-yards needed to complete the kickoff return touchdown that opened the second half of Cross County’s Class D-1 second-round playoff football game against visiting Perkins County.
Cross County senior Tyler Shoup (left) takes the ball past two Gator defenders on Thursday night. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

Cross County senior Tyler Shoup (left) takes the ball past two Gator defenders on Thursday night. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

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The Cougars Win Over the Gators by 30

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
STROMSBURG - Cross County didn’t let last year’s loss in the first round of playoffs get them down this year. They triumphed over the Gators by 30 points. The first quarter was slow for the Cougars and not playing like they typically do. They were called for two holding penalties.
EASTYN KROPATSCH Eastyn set a new school record for blocks in a season with 54 in their win against High Plains.

EASTYN KROPATSCH Eastyn set a new school record for blocks in a season with 54 in their win against High Plains.

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ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

News Staff
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Sisters Lilly and Eden Peterson go up for the block against Humphrey-Lindsay Holy Family on Monday night in subdistrict play. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Sisters Lilly and Eden Peterson go up for the block against Humphrey-Lindsay Holy Family on Monday night in subdistrict play. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Cougars Lose to Bulldogs Again

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
CLARKSON - The Cougars were placed in a tough subdistrict with Clarkson-Leigh ranked first and Humphrey-Lindsay Holy Family ranked second. The Bulldogs and Cougars would meet for a third time. The Bulldogs have previously beaten the Cougars twice.
Above: Cross County volleyball finished runner up at the Crossroads conference tournament on Tuesday night. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow. Below: Seniors Lilly Peterson (left) and Shyanne Anderson (right)

Above: Cross County volleyball finished runner up at the Crossroads conference tournament on Tuesday night. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow. Below: Seniors Lilly Peterson (left) and Shyanne Anderson (right)

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Cross County Crowned CRC Runner-Up

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Coach Noyd was right. Thursday when I talked to Coach Noyd she said “absolutely” when I asked if they would meet Meridian in the championship. The Cross County Cougars defeated BDS in four sets to do their part to get to the conference championship.