Cross County Cougars

Ty Racek went 2-2 at 152 pounds on Friday at the Freeman Invite. PCN photo by Travis Lane

Ty Racek went 2-2 at 152 pounds on Friday at the Freeman Invite. PCN photo by Travis Lane

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Area Wrestlers Back in Action

News Staff
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
FREEMAN — Cross County-Osceola traveled to the Freeman Invite on Friday. Devin Nuttelman was crowned the 106-pound champion at the event. He defeated teammate Wyatt Smith in 2:24 in the final round. Nuttelman went 5-0 on the day with five pins.
Adrienne Waller played tough defense on Eagles standout JessaLynn Hudson throughout the game. PCN photo by Calvin Holtz

Adrienne Waller played tough defense on Eagles standout JessaLynn Hudson throughout the game. PCN photo by Calvin Holtz

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No. 9 Cougars top Eagles, finish 3rd at CRC

Rick Holtz
Friday, January 27, 2023
YORK — It was the matchup fans expected to see on Friday at the Crossroads Conference Tournament. The game just tipped-off three hours earlier than anticipated. Fans would not have been surprised seeing Cross County (15-4) and Bruning-Davenport/Shickley (14-5) face-off at the CRC Tournament.
Ema Dickey had her hands full on defense when she was matched-up with McKenna Yates. Dickey scored a team-high 9 points and Yates finished with a game-high 17 points for McCool Junction. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Ema Dickey had her hands full on defense when she was matched-up with McKenna Yates. Dickey scored a team-high 9 points and Yates finished with a game-high 17 points for McCool Junction. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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Class C-2 No. 9 Cougars fall in CRC semifinal

News Staff
Friday, January 27, 2023
YORK — A big third quarter from the Mustangs was too much for the Cougars to overcome on Thursday. Class C-2 No. 9 Cross County (14-4) fell to Class D-2 No. 6 McCool Junction 39-27 in the semifinal of the Crossroads Conference Tournament on Thursday at the York City Auditorium.
Levi Miller drives to the basket and passes the ball to a cutting Wyatt Hengelfelt, who is open underneath the basket. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Levi Miller drives to the basket and passes the ball to a cutting Wyatt Hengelfelt, who is open underneath the basket. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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Cougars advance to CRC Final

News Staff
Friday, January 27, 2023
YORK — Cross County punched their ticket to the Crossroads Conference Tournament Finals with a 67-41 win over Nebraska Lutheran. The Cougars (15-2) jumped out to an early 6-0 lead as the Knights started the game cold from the field.
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, January 25, 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.
Alex Noyd scored a game-high 19 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to keep the Cougars' Crossroads Conference title hopes alive. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Alex Noyd scored a game-high 19 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to keep the Cougars' Crossroads Conference title hopes alive. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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No. 7 Cougars, Noyd Too Much for Tigers

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
YORK — Within the first 14 seconds of Monday’s Crossroads Conference quarterfinal game with East Butler, Cross County’s boys basketball team had watched James Elgin’s dunk attempt clang off the rim and before three minutes elapsed its top scorer, Tanner Hollinger, had re-aggravated a previous...
Lindee Kelley finishes off a fast break for the Cougars for her only two points. The sophomore played a big role on defense, shutting-down Hampton's top scorer. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Lindee Kelley finishes off a fast break for the Cougars for her only two points. The sophomore played a big role on defense, shutting-down Hampton's top scorer. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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No. 9 Cougars Keep CRC Title Hopes Alive in Win

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
YORK — Ema Dickey scored 16 points and grabbed 8 rebounds and Cross County forced 16 Hampton turnovers in beating the Lady Hawks 49-21 Monday at the Crossroads Conference girls basketball quarterfinals at the York City Auditorium.
Collin Vrbka rolls over his opponent on his way to being crowned champion at David City. PCN photo by Jen Vrbka

Collin Vrbka rolls over his opponent on his way to being crowned champion at David City. PCN photo by Jen Vrbka

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Huskies See 2 Champs Crowned at David City

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Justin Knoll DAVID CITY — Shelby-Rising City had two champions at the David City Invite over the weekend. The Huskies finished third with 111 points. Millard West was the top placing team with 152 points. Collin Vrbka went a perfect 5-0 on the day at 220 pounds.
Alex Noyd sinks a pair of free throws to seal the Cross County victory over David City on Friday. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Alex Noyd sinks a pair of free throws to seal the Cross County victory over David City on Friday. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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Free Throws Lift No. 8 Cougars Past Scouts

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
STROMSBURG — Friday night would see a full crowd of Cougar fans, and they picked a good game to watch. The David City Scouts came to play, and play they did. The first quarter they outscored the home team, although Cougar Tanner Hollinger did put in the first five points of the game.
Edie Peterson goes in for two of her seven points against Twin River. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Edie Peterson goes in for two of her seven points against Twin River. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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No. 8 Lady Cougars Score Back-to-Back Wins

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
GENOA — The Lady Cougars had a busy weekend traveling to Twin River on Thursday, and then taking on David City on Friday. Shyanne Anderson Ema Dickey The game started out pretty even with Twin River getting a basket, and the Cougars getting one from Lindee Kelley.