Cross County Cougars

Bren Lemburg and Cross County play in the biggest match of the season when they take on Wakefield on Saturday for the District Final and a chance to advance to State in Lincoln. PCN photo by Travis Lane

Bren Lemburg and Cross County play in the biggest match of the season when they take on Wakefield on Saturday for the District Final and a chance to advance to State in Lincoln. PCN photo by Travis Lane

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No. 7 Cougars take on Trojans on Saturday

Rick Holtz
Thursday, October 27, 2022
STROMSBURG — Just four more wins. The Cougars are four wins away from hoisting a state title at Bob Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln next weekend.
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, October 26, 2022
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 sponsors HAYDEN LAVALEY Hayden Lavaley had 18 tackles in the game against Fullerton, which is the highest for the year.
Cross County celebrates after completing the fifth-set comeback in the Subdistrict C2-7 Final. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Cross County celebrates after completing the fifth-set comeback in the Subdistrict C2-7 Final. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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No. 2 Cougars Complete Comeback, Win C2-7 Subdistrict Final

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
STROMSBURG — No lead was safe — not in a game, not for the set. Down in sets 2-1, No. 2 Cross County won the fourth and fifth sets to defeat No. 9 Fullerton and win the C2-7 volleyball subdistrict, 25-27, 25-14, 19-25, 25-20, 15-13. The Cougars (28-4) now advance to host a district final.
Bren Lemburg goes on the attack Monday against Shelby-Rising City. PCN photo by Travis Lane

Bren Lemburg goes on the attack Monday against Shelby-Rising City. PCN photo by Travis Lane

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No. 7 Cougars Survive Huskies

News Staff
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
STROMSBURG — Anything can happen in the postseason. Class C-2 No. 7 Cross County advanced to Tuesday’s C2-7 subdistrict championship match with a three set win over county-rival Shelby-Rising City, 25-23, 25-17, 25-11.
Jackson Lindburg gets stopped short of the goal line in Thursday’s 44-22 loss to Weeping Water. PCN photo by Travis Lane

Jackson Lindburg gets stopped short of the goal line in Thursday’s 44-22 loss to Weeping Water. PCN photo by Travis Lane

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Playoff Shocker

Craig Pinley Pcn Sports Writer
Friday, October 21, 2022
STROMSBURG — For much of Thursday’s Class D-1 first-round playoff game at Cross County, it may have seemed like a touch football game in the lot, the quarterback seemingly telling the wide receiver, “Go 12 yards, cut by the manhole and I’ll hit you deep.”
Volleyball Subdistrict C2-7 at Cross County Community Schools

Volleyball Subdistrict C2-7 at Cross County Community Schools

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Area volleyball teams learn subdistrict fates

Rick Holtz
Thursday, October 20, 2022
The paths are set. The Nebraska School Activities Association released subdistrict pairings on Thursday. Now teams across the state know whom they have to go through if they want to advance in the postseason.
FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS ARE SET

FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS ARE SET

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FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS ARE SET

Staff Report
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
The quest for a state championship picks up this week as three Polk County teams have advanced to the playoffs. Weeping Water at No. 2 Cross County Class D-1 No. 2 Cross County (8-0) will play host to Weeping Water 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
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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 sponsors IZAAC DICKEY Izaac Dickey rushed for 255 yards and six touchdowns in Cross County’s 48-20 win over Shelby-Rising City.
The Cougars won the Crossroads Conference title Tuesday night at York City Auditorium. Cross County won a five set battle with Bruning-Davenport/Shickley. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

The Cougars won the Crossroads Conference title Tuesday night at York City Auditorium. Cross County won a five set battle with Bruning-Davenport/Shickley. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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No. 7 Cougars Win Crossroads Conference Title

News Staff
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
YORK — It was back and forth all night. Class C-2 No. 7 Cross County (26-4) defeated Class D-1 No. 5 Bruning-Davenport/Shickley (23-5) on Tuesday night to claim the Crossroads Conference title at the York City Auditorium. It all came down to the fifth set.