Cross County Cougars

Olive Peterson goes up for a shot.

Olive Peterson goes up for a shot.

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Cougars Win Over McCool in Semis

Beth Sparrow
Thursday, January 29, 2026
YORK – Tuesday night was the CRC girls’ semifinals. First was Osceola vs. Dorchester, and the Dawgs came out on top, 37-29. Cross County finished out the night defeating McCool Junction 56-42.
Kelsey Brehm goes for 3. PCN photo by Kirk Sparrow

Kelsey Brehm goes for 3. PCN photo by Kirk Sparrow

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CC girls lose to C-2 power Thayer Central

Craig Pinley, Pcn Sports Writer
Friday, January 23, 2026
STROMSBURG - Sometimes the shots go in, sometimes they don't.On Thursday night, Cross County's girls basketball team suffered through a tough shooting first half, trailing 26-11 en route to a 39-26 non-conference home loss to Thayer Central.
Cross County senior Ella Clark navigates the baseline as the David City defense closes in. In her second game back after a foot injury Clark scored 10 in the win over David City and 10 against Twin River. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Cross County senior Ella Clark navigates the baseline as the David City defense closes in. In her second game back after a foot injury Clark scored 10 in the win over David City and 10 against Twin River. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Cougar Girls Improve to 10-5 with Wins Over Twin River and DC

Beth Sparrow
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
DAVID CITY – Ella Clark was back after injury and helped propel the Lady Cougars to a 10-point win against David City, 50-40.The whole game wasn’t a guaranteed Cougar win, as the Scouts did almost catch up.
Cross County Boys Basketball Climbs to No. 6 in Nebraska Prep Rankings

Cross County Boys Basketball Climbs to No. 6 in Nebraska Prep Rankings

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Cross County Boys Basketball Climbs to No. 6 in Nebraska Prep Rankings

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
SUTTON - Cross County got off to an early start, and came home with the win over the Mustangs 61-48.The early start was thanks in part to Benson Seim hitting three treys in the first quarter for nine of the Cougars’ 18 points. Sutton’s Myles Smith had five of Sutton’s 12 points in the first quarter.
Top- Cross County/Osceola junior Jed Berggren was the bracket champion at 150 pounds.

Top- Cross County/Osceola junior Jed Berggren was the bracket champion at 150 pounds.

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Twisters Score Top Five Team Finish at Malcolm Invite

Ken Kush
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
MALCOLM- A total of 16 teams were in action on Saturday at the Malcolm Wrestling Invite.The only local team to make the trip was Cross County/Osceola and the Twisters had a top five finish in the team race as they amasses 115.5 points and took home fourth place.
Cross County Boys go 1-1 Over the Weekend

Cross County Boys go 1-1 Over the Weekend

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Cross County Boys go 1-1 Over the Weekend

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
STROMSBURG - The Cougars won easily over the Bulldogs 67-46. The interesting part of the game was Benson Seim, hitting three pointers for the record. The record for most three pointers in a game is held by Haiden Hild, who hit eight against BDS. Seim came close, putting in seven.
Cross County senior Edie Peterson gets a clean look at a 3-point attempt as the Osceola defense is late. Peterson scored 18 in the Cougars win on Friday. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Cross County senior Edie Peterson gets a clean look at a 3-point attempt as the Osceola defense is late. Peterson scored 18 in the Cougars win on Friday. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Cougars Add Win Over Bulldogs, Slip Past Osceola 41-36

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
STROMSBURG – Cougar starter Ella Clark sat out for this game due to injury, but the Cougars still managed a win against the Bulldogs 41-36.The first quarter was close.
Cross County/Osceola senior Ema Dickey wins her first-ever match against Lakeview’s Aliyah Amos by pin in 3:28 at the Lakeview Invite. PCN file photo by Ken Kush

Cross County/Osceola senior Ema Dickey wins her first-ever match against Lakeview’s Aliyah Amos by pin in 3:28 at the Lakeview Invite. PCN file photo by Ken Kush

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DICKEY ADDS WRESTLING TO AN ALREADY LONG RESUME

Craig Pinley
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
STROMSBURG – Senior Emaree Dickey is a student-athlete who seems to be everywhere in her community, whether it be serving drinks at the local coffee shop, playing in the high school band, or playing any number of prep sports over the past four years.
Cross County sophomore Olive Peterson gets control of the loose ball under the basket as she battles with Cozad freshman Ashlyn Propp. Peterson led the Cougars with 13 points. PCN photo by Ken Kush

Cross County sophomore Olive Peterson gets control of the loose ball under the basket as she battles with Cozad freshman Ashlyn Propp. Peterson led the Cougars with 13 points. PCN photo by Ken Kush

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Cougars Put Together Best Half of Basketball in 49-26 Win Over Cozad

Ken Kush
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
STROMSBURG- Cross County head coach Mitch Boshart saw things he really liked and things in the second half that he said we have to get “cleaned up” in Tuesday’s 4926 win over Cozad in the opening round of the Runza Holiday basketball Classic.