Cross County Cougars

Congrats to this week's Athletes of the Week

Congrats to this week's Athletes of the Week

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

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

Lady Cougars win two of three; now 3-2

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

Cougars Open Season with Blowout Victories

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.
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

Cougars Respond After Loss

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

Area Wrestlers Shine at Invites

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

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

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.
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

Cougars Set Sights on Titles

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

STILL GOING STRONG

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

Rebuilt Cougars Will Use Youth to Advantage

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

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.