Cross County Cougars

Ashton Seim finishes at the basket off an assist from Alex Noyd for two of his game-high 25 points Thursday against Aquinas Catholic.PCN photos by Rick Holtz

Ashton Seim finishes at the basket off an assist from Alex Noyd for two of his game-high 25 points Thursday against Aquinas Catholic.PCN photos by Rick Holtz

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Cougars One Win Away From State

Craig Pinley
Friday, February 24, 2023
STROMSBURG — Ashton Seim scored the first 10 points for Cross County High School in its C2-8 subdistrict final against Aquinas Catholic and then finished with seven of his team's final eight from the free throw line as the Cougars moved to 21-4 by beating a determined Monarchs squad 51-42 Thursday...
Cross County opened subdistrict play with a win on Tuesday. PCN photo by Craig Pinley

Cross County opened subdistrict play with a win on Tuesday. PCN photo by Craig Pinley

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Cougars Dominate Titans in Subdistrict Opener

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
STROMSBURG — Ashton Seim scored 17 points and Cross County scored the game’s first 11 points to end suspense early during a 72-36 victory Tuesday over Twin River in a C2-8 subdistrict semifinal contest at the Cougars’ gym.
Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. This week we wanted to recognize two male athletes and two female athletes.

Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. This week we wanted to recognize two male athletes and two female athletes.

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ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

News Staff
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. This week we wanted to recognize two male athletes and two female athletes. Athletes of the Week are brought to you by these fine sponsors.
Though he does not attend a Polk County high school, Shelby resident Grady Romshek, a senior at Aquinas Catholic in David City, stood tall as the Class D 106-pound champion. Also on the podium with him was Shelby-Rising City's Owen Krafka, who finished third, and High Plains' Levi Russell, who finished sixth. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Though he does not attend a Polk County high school, Shelby resident Grady Romshek, a senior at Aquinas Catholic in David City, stood tall as the Class D 106-pound champion. Also on the podium with him was Shelby-Rising City's Owen Krafka, who finished third, and High Plains' Levi Russell, who finished sixth. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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8 Area Wrestlers Return with Medals

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
OMAHA — Polk County was well-represented at the CHI Health Center Arena in Omaha. County schools sent 12 wrestlers and eight found themselves on the medal stand on Saturday.   SRC: Justin Knoll (160 pounds) would first wrestle Varner of Hemingford and pinned him in 3:13.
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.