Cross County Cougars

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.
Cross County's defense kept Mead's offense on their heels all game on Wednesday. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Cross County's defense kept Mead's offense on their heels all game on Wednesday. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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Cougar defense dominant in 49-12 win over Raiders

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
STROMSBURG — Cross County used stingy defense to run by Mead 49-12 in the opening round of the Runza Holiday Tournament Wednesday afternoon. The Cougars (5-3) jumped out to a 17-0 lead before the Raiders (1-6) would put the ball through basket with 2:34 remaining in the first quarter.
Alex Noyd gets down the lane for two of his 12 points. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Alex Noyd gets down the lane for two of his 12 points. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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No. 7 Cougars fall in final seconds to No. 1 Raiders

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
STROMSBURG — Cross County blew a 15 point fourth quarter lead to Mead on Wednesday in the opening round of the Runza Holiday Tournament, falling 57-55. The Class C-2 No. 7 Cougars went 1-for-7 from the free throw line in the fourth quarter as the Class D-1 No.
Tanner Hollinger sinks a free throw for Cross County on Friday against Meridian. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Tanner Hollinger sinks a free throw for Cross County on Friday against Meridian. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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No. 8 Cougars Rout Mustangs by 59 points

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
STROMSBURG — After three games of the boys basketball season, five Cross County players had scored in double figures at least once — Tanner Hollinger, Alex Noyd, Ashton Seim, Hayden Allen and Thatcher Hanson — as the Cougars attempted to diversify their offense.
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
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. EMMA RECKER Emma Recker finished with 21 points and six rebounds in Osceola’s 45-30 win over Hampton on Friday.
Ema Dickey sinks a free throw against Meridian on Friday. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Ema Dickey sinks a free throw against Meridian on Friday. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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Lady Cougars win two of three; now 3-2

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
STROMSBURG — During the first semester of her freshman year, Edie Peterson has had a couple of nagging injuries that have slowed her progress athletically while her older sister Lilly has enjoyed a great deal of success.
Alex Noyd drives the lane and passes during the seasonopener against McCool Junction. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Alex Noyd drives the lane and passes during the seasonopener against McCool Junction. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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Cougars Open Season with Blowout Victories

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
STROMSBURG — After winning its opener by 22 points Thursday at McCool Junction, the Cross County boys basketball team produced a 39-point home win over Shelby-Rising City on Friday to move to 2-0 on the season.