Cross County Cougars

Anderson finished with a game-high 19 points in the contest. PCN photo by Rick Holtz Shyanne Anderson goes in for two points in Cross County's Subdistrict Final game with Centennial.

Anderson finished with a game-high 19 points in the contest. PCN photo by Rick Holtz Shyanne Anderson goes in for two points in Cross County's Subdistrict Final game with Centennial.

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Cougars Rally to Beat Broncos to win C2-7 Subdistrict

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
STROMSBURG — Cross County High’s girls basketball coach Mitch Boshart knew before last Friday’s C2-7 sub-district final that his team had gone unbeaten this season when the Cougars produced 40 points or more.

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Cross County Tops Friend, Heads to Subdistrict

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
FRIEND  —  After a nip-and-tuck first three quarters, Cross County’s varsity boys basketball team closed out its game at Friend by scoring on its final 11 possessions to win its final regular season game 68-58 over the Bulldogs Friday night.
PCN photos by Rick Holtz

PCN photos by Rick Holtz

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Boys Basketball Subdistrict Opponents Announced

Rick Holtz
Thursday, February 16, 2023
The boys subdistrict pairings were released earlier this week and area teams have begun their journey to Lincoln. Osceola has the hardest path forward in the D2-3 Subdistrict, with four teams with winning records in the field.
Lilly Peterson fights for position in the paint on Tuesday against Aquinas. Peterson finished with 5 points in the contest.PCN photos by Rick Holtz

Lilly Peterson fights for position in the paint on Tuesday against Aquinas. Peterson finished with 5 points in the contest.PCN photos by Rick Holtz

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No. 10 Cougars Advance to Subdistrict Final on Thursday

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
STROMSBURG — A year ago, Cross County slogged through a 22-16 first-round sub-district win over St. Thomas Aquinas while Shyanne Anderson spent most of the night on the bench after injuring an ankle.
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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ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

News Staff
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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. LEVI RUSSELL Levi Russell was the D-2 District Champ at 106 pounds.

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Area Teams Sending 12 to State

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Polk County will be well-represented this weekend at State wrestling as 12 wrestlers have qualified to compete. Cross County/Osceola qualified one wrestler. High Plains has five wrestlers competing at State. Shelby- Rising City is sending a school record six wrestlers to Omaha.
Shyanne Anderson prepares for a free throw in Tuesday's opening round of the subdistrict. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Shyanne Anderson prepares for a free throw in Tuesday's opening round of the subdistrict. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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Free Throws Key for No. 10 Lady Cougars

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
STROMSBURG — There are many ways for the Cross County High girls’basketball team to produce points, but putting Shyanne Anderson at the foul line seems as good an option as any.

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Cougars Sweep T-Wolves on Road

News Staff
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Cross County girls got out to a fast start on Friday against Exeter-Milligan. The Lady Cougars jumped out to a 16-5 lead after the first quarter and never looked back, defeating the Timberwolves 5024 on the road. ShyanneAnderson led the way for Cross County with 14 points.
PCN file photos

PCN file photos

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Girls Basketball Subdistrict Opponents Announced

Rick Holtz
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Polk County girls’ basketball teams learned their postseason path on Thursday when the NSAA announced subdistrict host sites and pairings. Cross County and Shelby-Rising City could face off in a C2 subdistrict final, while Osceola and High Plains could face off in a D2 subdistrict final.
Cross County used a smothering pressure defense to frustrate the Tigers on Tuesday. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Cross County used a smothering pressure defense to frustrate the Tigers on Tuesday. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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Cougars Tame Tigers in 64-27 Victory

News Staff
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Cross County hosted East Butler for Parents’ Night on Tuesday. The Cougars didn't disappoint the home crowd, running away with a 64-27 victory.