Cross County Cougars

Addie Linn pushes the ball up court for the Cougars. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Addie Linn pushes the ball up court for the Cougars. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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Cougars Top Tigers, Go Undefeated at Home on Season

News Staff
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
STROMSBURG — Cross County played host to East Butler for parents’ night on Tuesday. Cross County got on the board first with a basket from Adrienne Waller and a trey and basket from Shyanne Anderson. Lilly Peterson added a basket before timeout was called with 4:08 left on the clock.
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 8, 2023
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.
Lindee Kelley goes in for a layup for Cross County. PCN photos by Rick Holtz

Lindee Kelley goes in for a layup for Cross County. PCN photos by Rick Holtz

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Cougars Defense Too Much for Storm in 41-13 win

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
STROMSBURG — It started with Craig Boshart crooning the national anthem right on key and ended with son Mitch enjoying a defensive effort that was melodious in its own way.
LEFT: Ashton Seim drives for two of his team-high 13 points of Cross County. PCN photos by Rick Holtz

LEFT: Ashton Seim drives for two of his team-high 13 points of Cross County. PCN photos by Rick Holtz

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Cougars Come Alive from Long Range, Beat Storm

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
STROMSBURG — Heading into Saturday’s Crossroads Conference home matchup with High Plains, the Cross County boys varsity basketball team had missed 51 of its previous 58 shots from the 3-point line.
Shelby-Rising City wrestlers had a busy couple of days. On Thursday the Huskies won the 2023 Crossroads Conference Title. On Saturday the team traveled to Kearney for the 2023 NSAA State Dual Championships, where the Huskies finished fourth.

Shelby-Rising City wrestlers had a busy couple of days. On Thursday the Huskies won the 2023 Crossroads Conference Title. On Saturday the team traveled to Kearney for the 2023 NSAA State Dual Championships, where the Huskies finished fourth.

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County Clashes at CRC Tournament

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
BRAINARD — What a way to head into the weekend. The Huskies won the Crossroads Conference Tournament crown on Thursday, edging out nine other teams to take home the wrestling title. Shelby-Rising City finished with 160.0 points to finish first. High Plains finished fourth with 75.0 points.

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Cory Hollinger Transers to Wayne State

News Staff
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
WAYNE —Wayne State College announced last week that former Cross County standout Cory Hollinger is among the signings and transfers for the upcoming season. Hollinger graduated from Cross County in 2022.
PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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Cougars top Knights for 16th win of season

News Staff
Thursday, February 2, 2023
STROMSBURG — Cross County had complete control on Tuesday, dominating Nebraska Lutheran 55-27 for the Cougars 16th win of the year. Ema Dickey Lilly Peterson The Cougars jumped out to a 13-9 lead after the first quarter. They pushed their lead to 10 points at halftime.
Hayden Allen finished with five points for the Cougars on Tuesday. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Hayden Allen finished with five points for the Cougars on Tuesday. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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Cougars fall to Knights at home

News Staff
Thursday, February 2, 2023
STROMSBURG — It’s hard to beat the same team twice in a season. It’s even harder to beat them twice in less than a week. Cross County found that out the hard way on Tuesday when they took on Nebraska Lutheran at home.
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 1, 2023
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.
Congrats to the Osceola Bulldogs on winning the 2023 Crossroads Conference Tournament Title. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Congrats to the Osceola Bulldogs on winning the 2023 Crossroads Conference Tournament Title. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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Osceola wins CRC title

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
YORK — The old saying goes: Defense wins championships. The Bulldogs found out the other old saying in the Crossroads Conference title game: You have to hit free throws if you want to win. Osceola defeated Cross County 55-47 on Friday to secure the CRC Title.