Cross County Cougars

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.
LILLY PETERSON

LILLY PETERSON

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ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

News Staff
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
LILLY PETERSON Lilly led the Lady Cougars with 12 kills, 4 blocks and 2 ace serves in their game against Shelby-Rising City. GABE DUTTON-MOFFORD Gabe scored 5 rushing touchdowns and 225 rushing yards. That is the most in Coach Kubik's tenure at SRC.
Above:Ashton Seim (#34) runs the ball in for a touchdown pursued by some defenders. Ashton would finish with two touchdowns and 98 rushing yards. Below: Lucas Jacobson tries to evade a tackle. PCN photos by Travis Lane.

Above:Ashton Seim (#34) runs the ball in for a touchdown pursued by some defenders. Ashton would finish with two touchdowns and 98 rushing yards. Below: Lucas Jacobson tries to evade a tackle. PCN photos by Travis Lane.

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Cross County Pummels Brownell-Talbot

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
OMAHA – Cross County made the 92-mile trip to Brownell-Talbot Friday evening. The Raiders got the ball first but couldn’t move it due to the strong Cougar defense. Brayden Schmidtberger got the punt return and ran it in for a touchdown for the first score.
Top: Emma Svoboda and Ava Larmon (SRC) go up for the block against Lilly Peterson. Below: Sydney Hengelfelt gets the dig for

Top: Emma Svoboda and Ava Larmon (SRC) go up for the block against Lilly Peterson. Below: Sydney Hengelfelt gets the dig for

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Lady Cougars Pick Up the Win Over SRC

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
SHELBY – A season ago, a core group of seven players were mainstays on a state-qualifying volleyball team that gave Cross County’s first-year head coach Emmie Noyd a certain comfort level when making out a lineup card.
Tanner Hollinger runs the ball as Izaac Dickey blocks. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

Tanner Hollinger runs the ball as Izaac Dickey blocks. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

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Cougars Get Their First Win and Try More Passing

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
STROMSBURG – The idea of an improved aerial attack for Cross County’s varsity football team was no passing fancy for second-year coach Matt Carroll, who examined the skill set of his 2023 offense and hoped for a more balanced scheme.
Slammers won the tourney at Wisner on Saturday. Photo provided.

Slammers won the tourney at Wisner on Saturday. Photo provided.

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Slammers Win Championship at Wisner Tourney

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
WISNER — Not a bad way to spend a Saturday. The Polk County Slammers traveled to Wisner for the NEN Viper Softball Tournament. The Slammers were perfect on the day, opening with a 16-0 win over O’Neill, a 9-4 win over Pierce and capped the championship day with a 10-8 win over the host NEN.
Edie Peterson sets the offense against Sutton last Thursday. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

Edie Peterson sets the offense against Sutton last Thursday. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

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Lady Cougars Open Season with a Split

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
FULLERTON — The Cougars opened the volleyball season with a split on the road. Cross County lost to Sutton 2519, 27-25 before bouncing back for a 25-16, 25-23 win over Fullerton. Sutton also defeated Fullerton 2521, 25-14 in the opening match of the night.

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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.