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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.
Cross County junior Benson Seim (33) grabs the offensive rebound and draws the foul on the Cozad player. Seim led CC with 19 points, but the Cougars dug to deep a hole in the first half and lost to the Haymakers 53-50. PCN photos by Ken Kush.

Cross County junior Benson Seim (33) grabs the offensive rebound and draws the foul on the Cozad player. Seim led CC with 19 points, but the Cougars dug to deep a hole in the first half and lost to the Haymakers 53-50. PCN photos by Ken Kush.

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Cougars Comeback Falls Short Against Cozad

Ken Kush
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
STROMSBURG- A tale of two halves best describes Tuesday afternoon’s matchup between two undefeated teams, Cozad and Cross County in the opening round of the Runza Holiday Basketball Classic.
Cross County senior Adrienne Waller (13) tries to get position on the rebound against the BDS defender in Friday night’s game. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Cross County senior Adrienne Waller (13) tries to get position on the rebound against the BDS defender in Friday night’s game. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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Cougars Get the Best of Bearcats and Eagles, Can’t Get Past Bluehawks

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
STROMSBURG –With a handful of last season’s rotation of players gone, Cross County girls basketball coach Mitch Boshart has used his starting lineup almost entirely during the early portion of the 202526 season.
Cross County’s Gabe Nuttelman (25) looks for his shot against the BDS defense this past Friday night. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

Cross County’s Gabe Nuttelman (25) looks for his shot against the BDS defense this past Friday night. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

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Cross County Boys Now 5-0

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
STROMSBURG – Cannen Mooney has become “the people’s choice” for fans watching home basketball games at Cross County High, the chants for the senior big man becoming more audible as the Cougars build a big lead.
Cross County/Osceola senior Ema Dickey battles Camber Renz of Superior. Dickey placed fourth at 170.

Cross County/Osceola senior Ema Dickey battles Camber Renz of Superior. Dickey placed fourth at 170.

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Twisters Make Road Trips to Aurora and North Bend

Ken Kush
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
AURORA- The Cross County/ Osceola Twisters girls’ wrestling team had their inaugural meet last week at Lakeview High School.
Cross County senior Ella Clark locks down on defense against the EMF offensive player last Thursday night. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Cross County senior Ella Clark locks down on defense against the EMF offensive player last Thursday night. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Cougars Put on Defensive Clinic at Meridian

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
DAYKIN — It was a defensive clinic.Class D-1 No. 10 Cross County won their third game in a row on Friday, beating Crossroads Conference foe Meridian 57-12 on the road. The Cougars (3-1) used their pressure defense to force turnovers for easy baskets in transition.
Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.

Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.

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PCN Athletes of the Week for Dec. 11, 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. Athletes of the Week are brought to you by these fine sponsors.