Cross County Cougars

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.
The Crossroads Conference basketball tournament tips off Saturday, Jan. 21 in York. Photo illustration

The Crossroads Conference basketball tournament tips off Saturday, Jan. 21 in York. Photo illustration

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CRC Basketball Field Set

Rick Holtz
Thursday, January 12, 2023
YORK — The field is set and the teams know their path to Crossroads Conference Glory. On the boys’ side, fans could be staring down an Osceola-Cross County rematch of Jan 3’s 65-59 Bulldog win.
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 11, 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.
Osceola's Isaiah Zelasney uses acrobatic moves to get to the basket despite strong defense from Cross County's James Elgin. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Osceola's Isaiah Zelasney uses acrobatic moves to get to the basket despite strong defense from Cross County's James Elgin. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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COUNTY CLASH

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
OSCEOLA — In the heavyweight hoops battle for Polk County supremacy, round one went to the Bulldogs in what could well be the first of two battles this month.
Devin Nuttelman won the 106 pound weight class at the Malcom Invite over the weekend. PCN photo by Travis Lane

Devin Nuttelman won the 106 pound weight class at the Malcom Invite over the weekend. PCN photo by Travis Lane

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Area Wrestlers in Action at Weekend Invitationals

Staff Report
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Area wrestlers were in action over the weekend at Cross County/Osceola traveled to the Malcom Invite. High Plains participated in the Manstedt Boys & Girls Invites. Shelby-Rising City participated in the Aquinas Invitational.
Ashton Seim scored all 16 of his points in the second half against Sutton last week. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Ashton Seim scored all 16 of his points in the second half against Sutton last week. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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Cougars rebound with two wins

Staff Report
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
After dropping a conference matchup at Osceola to start the week, the Cross County boys used two stellar defensive efforts to beat Sutton and Heartland of the Southern Nebraska Conference last Thursday and Saturday respectively.
Adrienne Waller looks to make an interior pass to Chesney Sundberg on Thursday against Sutton. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Adrienne Waller looks to make an interior pass to Chesney Sundberg on Thursday against Sutton. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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Lady Cougars Win a Close One at Home

Beth Sparrow
Friday, January 6, 2023
STROMSBURG — The Sutton Fillies came to Cross County to play the Lady Cougars on Thursday night. It was quite the game to watch. Sutton got on the board first with the first basket, and Lady Cougars had trouble hitting some shots in the first quarter.