Cross County Cougars

Lilly Peterson absorbs the contact on her way to the basket. The junior scored a career high 26 points in the Cougars' home win on Friday. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Lilly Peterson absorbs the contact on her way to the basket. The junior scored a career high 26 points in the Cougars' home win on Friday. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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Cougars Respond After Loss

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
STROMSBURG – It’s been said in the coaching realm that the most improvement for a team occurs between their first and second games. You probably won’t get an argument from Cross County girls basketball coach Mitch Boshart.
Devin Nuttelman is twisted up trying to pin his opponent. PCN photo by Travis Lane

Devin Nuttelman is twisted up trying to pin his opponent. PCN photo by Travis Lane

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Area Wrestlers Shine at Invites

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Wrestling got underway in week one with Shelby-Rising City and Cross County-Osceola competing at the Lakeview Invite on Friday, and High Plains in action at Conestoga on Thursday.
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
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. DEVIN NUTTELMAN Freshman Devin Nuttelman was the 113 pound champion at both the Lakeview Invite and the Howells-Dodge. He went 7-0 at the two events and has accounted for 54.
James Elgin and the Cougars have high expectations coming into the new season. PCN file photo by Travis Lane

James Elgin and the Cougars have high expectations coming into the new season. PCN file photo by Travis Lane

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Cougars Set Sights on Titles

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
STROMSBURG — Cross County was so close to the State Tournament that they could taste it. Hayden Allen Levi Miller Last season the Cougars fell one game short of making it to State, falling 63-47 to Howells- Dodge in the District Final.
The Little Cougars Wrestling team is gearing up for another season. Photo provided

The Little Cougars Wrestling team is gearing up for another season. Photo provided

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STILL GOING STRONG

Staff Report
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
STROMSBURG — The Little Cougars Wrestling program is gearing up for another season. Practice will begin this month, with practices taking place from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Dec. 8, 12 and 19. “Please come join us, grab a singlet and get ready for a fun season,” Brittany Johnson said.
Shyanne Anderson (center) is one of the top scorers returning for this year’s Cougars. PCN file photo by Travis Lane

Shyanne Anderson (center) is one of the top scorers returning for this year’s Cougars. PCN file photo by Travis Lane

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Rebuilt Cougars Will Use Youth to Advantage

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
STROMSBURG — With a 7-6 record midway through the 2021-22 season, Cross County basketball coach Mitch Boshart rode a strong defensive effort and the leadership of senior starters Haileigh Moutray, Josi Noble, and Chloe Sandell to forge a 12-game win streak and win a third straight Crossroads...
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Area Athletes Receive D1-3 All-District Honors

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Anumber of Cougar and Huskie football players were recognized for their accomplishments this season as the D1-3 All-District teams were announced last week. Cross County led all teams with six athletes being named to the first team.
Shyanne Anderson will return next season as one of the main threats of the Cross County attack. PCN file photo

Shyanne Anderson will return next season as one of the main threats of the Cross County attack. PCN file photo

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Area Athletes Named to All-CRC Teams

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Volleyball honors continue to roll in for Polk County athletes. Six Polk County volleyball players were selected to the 2022 Crossroads Conference All-Conference first team this year. The conference announced the honors over the weekend.
Craig Pinley

Craig Pinley

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Winter Sports Seasons Kick Off This Week

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Last Monday was the official start date of boys and girls basketball season and having recently attended my 40th high school reunion, the thoughts of days gone by began piling up in my mind, thinking about ‘first days’ of the various sports I played in.

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Basketball teams preparing for new season

Staff Report
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Area basketball teams have hit the court and are gearing up for the 2022-2023 campaigns. Monday marked the day teams across the state could hold their first practice of the season.