Cross County Cougars

Ashton Seim puts one in against Meridian on Friday. PCN photo by Cienna Friesen.

Ashton Seim puts one in against Meridian on Friday. PCN photo by Cienna Friesen.

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Cougar Boys Get First Loss In a Close One

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
STROMSBURG – If anyone doubted the value of Cross County point guard Ashton Seim, they needed only to watch the Cougars Saturday afternoon against visiting Centennial during a 52-44 defeat.
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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ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

News Staff
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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.

Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.

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ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

News Staff
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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 SHYANNE ANDERSON Shyanne put in 20 points against Shelby-RC including three treys.
Above: Bricelynn Larson (CC) takes a shot against Rylie Carter (SRC) on defense. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Above: Bricelynn Larson (CC) takes a shot against Rylie Carter (SRC) on defense. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Cougars Get Two Wins Over Huskies

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
SHELBY – Cross County made the short trip to Shelby to face the Huskies on Friday night. GIRLS The Huskies got off to a slow start, but the Cougars seemed ready in the first quarter.
Above: Devin Nuttelman (CCO) wrestles Traven Reznicek (SRC). Nuttelman pinned him in 1:11. Below: Jed Berggren (left) wrestled Daugherty of Lakeview. PCN photos by Travis Lane.

Above: Devin Nuttelman (CCO) wrestles Traven Reznicek (SRC). Nuttelman pinned him in 1:11. Below: Jed Berggren (left) wrestled Daugherty of Lakeview. PCN photos by Travis Lane.

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Husky Wrestling Takes 3rd at Lakeview

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
In team scores, Shelby-Rising City came in third with 159 points behind Columbus Lakeview (182 points) and Raymond Central (175 points).

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Cross County Declares as 11-Man Football

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
The NSAA (Nebraska School Activities Association) asks schools to declare their football class by November 30th of the previous year.All our area schools have remained in 8-man except one. Cross County has to move to 11-man.
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.