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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.
Congrats to this week's Athletes of the Week

Congrats to this week's Athletes of the Week

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Athletes of the Week

News Staff
Thursday, January 5, 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.
Cross County and Osceola were ready to go from the opening tip. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Cross County and Osceola were ready to go from the opening tip. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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Lady Cougars Score a Win Against Lady Bulldogs

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
OSCEOLA — The Lady Cougars made the short trip to Osceola on a snowy Tuesday evening for some basketball before the official start of the second semester. Both teams had a slow start, so maybe their holiday food was making them a bit sluggish.
Cross County defeated BDS 51-48 to take home the Runza Holiday Tournament Title. PCN photos by Rick Holtz

Cross County defeated BDS 51-48 to take home the Runza Holiday Tournament Title. PCN photos by Rick Holtz

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HOLIDAY CHAMPS

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
CENTRAL CITY—What a way to end 2022. Class C-2 No. 9 Cross County won the 2022 Runza Holiday Tournament on Friday with a 51-48 win over previously unbeaten Class D-1 No. 5 Bruning-Davenport/Shickley in the championship game at Central City High School.
Cross County takes home the Runza Holiday Tournament Championship after defeating BDS 51-48 on Friday. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Cross County takes home the Runza Holiday Tournament Championship after defeating BDS 51-48 on Friday. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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Cougars are Runza Holiday Tournament Champs

Rick Holtz
Saturday, December 31, 2022
CENTRAL CITY — What a way to end 2022. Cross County won the 2022 Runza Holiday Tournament on Friday with a 51-48 win over previously unbeaten Class D-1 No. 5 Bruning-Davenport/Shickley in the championship game at Central City High School.