Cross County Cougars

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.
Langdon Arbuck (CC #83) takes the football down field as Gabe Dutton-Mofford (SRC #25) pursues him. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

Langdon Arbuck (CC #83) takes the football down field as Gabe Dutton-Mofford (SRC #25) pursues him. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

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Cross County Beats Turnover-Prone S-RC

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
STROMSBURG – With 15 seniors on its roster, Cross County’s football team had enough experience to dream about a Class D-1 state football championship, but it never hurts to have another good athlete join the fray and junior Langdon Arbuck proved that last Friday.
SYDNEY HENGELFELT Sydney Hengelfelt had 4 ace serves and 6 kills in the conference match against BDS along with helping set 4 times.

SYDNEY HENGELFELT Sydney Hengelfelt had 4 ace serves and 6 kills in the conference match against BDS along with helping set 4 times.

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ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

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Football Playoff Previews

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
The first round of playoffs has been announced. We are pleased that ALL FOUR Polk County teams made it. The Cross County Cougars (8-0) district champions host Wisner- Pilger (5-3) in Stromsburg at 6 PM on Thursday evening. Cross County comes off an undefeated season with 15 seniors.
Lilly Peterson and Tierney Schoch go up for the block.

Lilly Peterson and Tierney Schoch go up for the block.

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Cross County Loses to Meridian but Looks Forward to Rematch

Beth Sparrow
Friday, October 13, 2023
DAYKIN – Cross County faced CRC top ranked Meridian on Thursday. The first set started very even, and then the Cougars started pulling ahead with four points from two Shyanne Anderson kills, a Lilly Peterson ace serve and a Meridian mistake.