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The Polk County Slammers are headed to State after sweeping Gothenburg 7-3 and 8-1 on Saturday. Photo by Laci Rutherford

The Polk County Slammers are headed to State after sweeping Gothenburg 7-3 and 8-1 on Saturday. Photo by Laci Rutherford

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Slammers Punch Ticket to State

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Monday, October 10, 2022
GOTHENBURG — Change the maps; Gothenburg has been renamed Slammerville and Courtney Sunday is the mayor. The Polk County Slammers (25-10) punched their first tickets to the Class C 2022 State Softball Championship tournament after sweeping Class C No.
Sydney Hengelfelt finished with 27 assists against Dorchester and 27 assists against Exeter-Milligan on Thursday. PCN file photo by Rick Holtz

Sydney Hengelfelt finished with 27 assists against Dorchester and 27 assists against Exeter-Milligan on Thursday. PCN file photo by Rick Holtz

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Cougars take down Longhorns, Timberwolves

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Friday, October 7, 2022
EXETER — The Cougars are playing their best volleyball at the right time of the season. Bren Lemburg Cross County (20-3) picked up two more wins on Thursday, defeating Exeter-Milligan (15-7) and Dorchester (12-9). The Cougars got past the Timberwolves in two sets, 25-17, 25-23.
The Slammers will look to avenge a 13-1 loss to the Swedes from earlier this season when the two teams face off on Saturday. PCN file photo by Travis Lane

The Slammers will look to avenge a 13-1 loss to the Swedes from earlier this season when the two teams face off on Saturday. PCN file photo by Travis Lane

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Slammers take on Swedes on Saturday

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Thursday, October 6, 2022
GOTHENBURG —The Slammers are looking for revenge on Saturday in the C-7 District Final. Polk County squares off with No. 7 Gothenberg at noon on Saturday. The Slammers advanced with a wildcard after losing to Central City 5-4 in 8 innings Monday night.
Tobey Waller and the Cougars face their biggest test of the season on Friday. PCN file photo by Travis Lane

Tobey Waller and the Cougars face their biggest test of the season on Friday. PCN file photo by Travis Lane

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Fans can expect two big matchups this week

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Thursday, October 6, 2022
No. 2 Cougars take on No. 6 Patriots STROMSBURG — Friday has been circled on Cougars fans’ calendars for weeks. It is a battle of unbeaten teams when Class D-1 No. 6 Clarkson/Leigh (6-0) comes to town to take on Class D-1 No. 2 Cross County (6-0). Kickoff is at 7 p.m.

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Teams learn path to CRC crown

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022
YORK — The path to a Crossroads Conference Championship is now known. The bracket for the volleyball conference tournament was released on Wednesday. Cross County drew the top seed and will have a bye to the second round on Saturday, Oct. 15 at 5 p.m.
Athletes of the Week

Athletes of the Week

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Athletes of the Week

News Staff
Wednesday, October 5, 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 ISAIAH ZELASNEY Isaiah Zelasney wasted no time making an impact for the Bulldogs.
Adrienne Waller went 3-for-3, scoring two runs and had an RBI in the first game on Monday. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Adrienne Waller went 3-for-3, scoring two runs and had an RBI in the first game on Monday. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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Slammers Can’t Hold On Against No. 4 Bison

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
CENTRAL CITY — The Slammers live to play another day. The Polk County Slammers will play at Class C No. 7 Gothenberg at noon on Saturday in the C-7 District Final.
Bren Lemburg and Shyanne Anderson cause problems for the Aquinas hitter on Saturday. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Bren Lemburg and Shyanne Anderson cause problems for the Aquinas hitter on Saturday. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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Cougars Face Tough Competition

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
LEIGH — Cross County faced some of its toughest competition this season on Saturday, with the Cougars going 2-1 and finishing third at the Clarkson/Leigh Invite. “Going up against this competition helps us grow,” Cougars coach Emmie Noyd said.
Alex Noyd opens a hole for the offense to run through. PCN photo by Travis Lane

Alex Noyd opens a hole for the offense to run through. PCN photo by Travis Lane

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No. 2 Cougars Shut Out Dragons

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
STROMSBURG — A dozen players had scored touchdowns for the 2022 Cross County football team heading into Friday’s game with visiting Madison and Thatcher Hanson and Tanner Hollinger became the 13th and 14th players with touchdowns in a 68-0 rout of the Dragons that showcased the ever-growing...
Cross County went 4-1 this week at the Hastings St. Cecilia Invite and finished as runner-up. Cross County Schools photo

Cross County went 4-1 this week at the Hastings St. Cecilia Invite and finished as runner-up. Cross County Schools photo

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Cougars finish as runner-up at Hastings St. Cecilia Invite

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Friday, September 30, 2022
HASTINGS — Cross County picked up two more wins on Thursday, wrapping up play at the Hastings St. Cecilia Invite. Shyanne Anderson The Class C-2 No. 7 Cougars (16-2) defeated Lawrence North in straight sets, 25-19, 25-14, and Wood River 25-21, 16-25, 25-14.