Cross County Cougars

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County Teams Meet for Bragging Rights

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
On November 15, 2019, it seemed all of Polk County was crammed around a football field in Clarks, NE as two eight-man football teams representing three county schools battled in the Class D-1 semifinals, with eventual state champ Osceola-High Plains edging Cross County 34-30 on the strength of a...
EDEN PETERSON “Edie” got two ace serves at the North Bend Central game and set up over 50 assists in two games.

EDEN PETERSON “Edie” got two ace serves at the North Bend Central game and set up over 50 assists in two games.

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ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

News Staff
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Lucy Berggren serves one at the game against North Bend Central. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Lucy Berggren serves one at the game against North Bend Central. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Cross County Adds Two Wins

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Cross County added two wins this week over North Bend Central and Dorchester as the conference tournament looms near. STROMSBURG – Tuesday night Cross County hosted the North Bend Central Tigers. The first set started close.
Adrienne Waller would break a 2-2 tie in the third inning with a home run over the centerfield wall. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Adrienne Waller would break a 2-2 tie in the third inning with a home run over the centerfield wall. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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Slammers Finish Their Season in Subdistricts

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
GENOA— Polk County scored runs in each of the first four innings, but that was not enough as the Slammers fell 5-4 to Boone Central in the opening round of the C-7 Sub-District.
Dylan Fanning (#10) takes the ball down field. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

Dylan Fanning (#10) takes the ball down field. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

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The Cougars Put the Dragons Fire Out

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
MADISON – The Cougars traveled to Madison for an afternoon game of football in 95-degree windy weather. Madison schedules their games in the mid-afternoon so referees can do another game in the evening. Madison now has a record of 2-4 now and one of their wins is the forfeit over Cedar Bluffs.
LINDEE KELLEY

LINDEE KELLEY

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ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

Lindee Kelley
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
LINDEE KELLEY Lindee Kelley almost got a cycle with a single, a triple and a home run. She leads the Slammers in runs, hits, bases stolen, batting average and on-base percentage.
Above: Alex Noyd (right) blocks while Izaac Dickey (left) and a Titan fight for dominance. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

Above: Alex Noyd (right) blocks while Izaac Dickey (left) and a Titan fight for dominance. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

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No. 3 Cougars dominate Titans, 58-8

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
STROMSBURG — You would have thought it was a track meet for all the running the Cougars were doing on Friday. No. 3 Cross County (4-0) ran away from Twin River (1-3) from the opening kick and the Cougars did not let up until the final whistle.
Chesney Sundberg serves one at the High Plains triangular. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Chesney Sundberg serves one at the High Plains triangular. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Lady Cougars Go 7-1 on a BusyWeek

Staff Report
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
The Lady Cougars had a busy week with a triangular on Tuesday, another triangular on Thursday and a tournament on Saturday. Tuesday they faced McCool Junction and Osceola. First up was McCool Junction. The Lady Cougars had the lead the first set, and the Mustangs could never catch up.
COURTNEY CARLSTROM

COURTNEY CARLSTROM

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ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

News Staff
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
COURTNEY CARLSTROM Courtney led Storm volleyball in kills to help her team win the Heartland Lutheran tournament over the weekend. IZAAC DICKEY Izaac had two touchdowns and led the Cougars in rushing yards with 124 and was second in tackles with ten.