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Cougars open season with 64-12 win

Craig Pinley
Saturday, August 26, 2023
STROMSBURG – Tanner Hollinger scored on three pass receptions from Lucas Jacobsen during a seven-minute span in the first period and Jacobsen scored three rushing touchdowns of his own during a seven-minute span in the second quarter as Cross County blitzed visiting Sutton 64-12 Friday night.
Shyanne Anderson (center) finished with 4 digs against Sutton. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Shyanne Anderson (center) finished with 4 digs against Sutton. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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Cougars open season with a split

Rick Holtz
Friday, August 25, 2023
FULLERTON — The Cougars opened the volleyball season with a split on the road. Cross County lost to Sutton 25-19, 27-25 before bouncing back for a 25-16, 25-23 win over Fullerton. Sutton also defeated Fullerton 25-21, 25-14 in the opening match of the night.
Lady Cougars Vying for State Again

Lady Cougars Vying for State Again

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Lady Cougars Vying for State Again

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Cross County volleyball has high hopes after getting to the state tournament last year. Coach Emmie Noyd returns for her second year coaching this group of girls. She said the team has set a goal of conference champs and going back to the state tournament.
Senior Alex Noyd is a threesport athlete at Cross County. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Senior Alex Noyd is a threesport athlete at Cross County. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Noyd Looks Statebound in Senior Season

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
STROMSBURG – He doesn’t always dominate the stat sheets, but he’s been a winner over 100 times since he began playing sports in high school.

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District assignments announced

News Staff
Friday, August 18, 2023
The Nebraska School Activities Association has announced fall district assignments. Cross County, High Plains, Osceola and Shelby-Rising City athletes now know what schools they will have to compete against for an opportunity to go to state.
The Stromsburg 10 and under girls' softball team competed at state in Hastings last weekend. After a long weekend they brought home the runner up plaque. Photo provided.

The Stromsburg 10 and under girls' softball team competed at state in Hastings last weekend. After a long weekend they brought home the runner up plaque. Photo provided.

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Stromsburg 10 and Under Bring Home Runner Up Plaque

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
HASTINGS – The Cougar 10u softball team finished their season on Sunday at the Class D State tournament at Bill Smith Softball Complex in Hastings. The Cougars (29-8) went 8-2 on the weekend to finish as runner-up in the tournament.
Above: Kenzie Wruble goes up for the block. Below: Liberty Baker hits a jump serve for the green team. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

Above: Kenzie Wruble goes up for the block. Below: Liberty Baker hits a jump serve for the green team. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

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All-Star Volleyball at CCC

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
COLUMBUS -- Just when they thought volleyball was over, there was one more all-star game. This time Cross County coaches and three Polk County girls played at Central Community College in Columbus.
Coach Tom Schleif, Coach Carrie Swanson, Sierra Boden, Roberta Hines and Coach Laureen Powell represented the Polk County Slammers at the all-star game in Columbus. PCN photos by Rick Holtz

Coach Tom Schleif, Coach Carrie Swanson, Sierra Boden, Roberta Hines and Coach Laureen Powell represented the Polk County Slammers at the all-star game in Columbus. PCN photos by Rick Holtz

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Slammers Shine One Last Time in All-Star Game

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
COLUMBUS — Hollywood could not have scripted it better. Two members of the Polk County Slammers, along with three of their coaches, took part in the 17th annual Central Community College All-Star game last week.
Alex Noyd won the shot up district title to qualify for state. In the process he set a new school record with a 52-10.00 throw. He also qualified for state in the discus.PCN photos by Rick Holtz

Alex Noyd won the shot up district title to qualify for state. In the process he set a new school record with a 52-10.00 throw. He also qualified for state in the discus.PCN photos by Rick Holtz

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Four Boys Qualify for Class C State

News Staff
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Centennial hosted the Class C-6 district track meet on Thursday. Ten teams participated. Cross County came in sixth place scoring 47 points, one point behind Twin River and six points ahead of the host.
Shelby-Rising City girls track won the C-6 District title at Centennial. PCN photos by Rick Holtz

Shelby-Rising City girls track won the C-6 District title at Centennial. PCN photos by Rick Holtz

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Lady Huskies Repeat as District Champs

Staff Report
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Centennial hosted the Class C-6 district track meet on Thursday. Ten teams participated. Shelby- Rising City became two-time district champions winning for the second year in a row! They brought in 117 points, which was 38 more than the second-place team (Ord).