Cross County Cougars

Cross County junior Benson Seim (33) grabs the offensive rebound and draws the foul on the Cozad player. Seim led CC with 19 points, but the Cougars dug to deep a hole in the first half and lost to the Haymakers 53-50. PCN photos by Ken Kush.

Cross County junior Benson Seim (33) grabs the offensive rebound and draws the foul on the Cozad player. Seim led CC with 19 points, but the Cougars dug to deep a hole in the first half and lost to the Haymakers 53-50. PCN photos by Ken Kush.

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Cougars Comeback Falls Short Against Cozad

Ken Kush
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
STROMSBURG- A tale of two halves best describes Tuesday afternoon’s matchup between two undefeated teams, Cozad and Cross County in the opening round of the Runza Holiday Basketball Classic.
Cross County senior Adrienne Waller (13) tries to get position on the rebound against the BDS defender in Friday night’s game. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Cross County senior Adrienne Waller (13) tries to get position on the rebound against the BDS defender in Friday night’s game. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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Cougars Get the Best of Bearcats and Eagles, Can’t Get Past Bluehawks

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
STROMSBURG –With a handful of last season’s rotation of players gone, Cross County girls basketball coach Mitch Boshart has used his starting lineup almost entirely during the early portion of the 202526 season.
Cross County’s Gabe Nuttelman (25) looks for his shot against the BDS defense this past Friday night. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

Cross County’s Gabe Nuttelman (25) looks for his shot against the BDS defense this past Friday night. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

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Cross County Boys Now 5-0

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
STROMSBURG – Cannen Mooney has become “the people’s choice” for fans watching home basketball games at Cross County High, the chants for the senior big man becoming more audible as the Cougars build a big lead.
Cross County/Osceola senior Ema Dickey battles Camber Renz of Superior. Dickey placed fourth at 170.

Cross County/Osceola senior Ema Dickey battles Camber Renz of Superior. Dickey placed fourth at 170.

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Twisters Make Road Trips to Aurora and North Bend

Ken Kush
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
AURORA- The Cross County/ Osceola Twisters girls’ wrestling team had their inaugural meet last week at Lakeview High School.
Cross County senior Ella Clark locks down on defense against the EMF offensive player last Thursday night. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Cross County senior Ella Clark locks down on defense against the EMF offensive player last Thursday night. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Cougars Put on Defensive Clinic at Meridian

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
DAYKIN — It was a defensive clinic.Class D-1 No. 10 Cross County won their third game in a row on Friday, beating Crossroads Conference foe Meridian 57-12 on the road. The Cougars (3-1) used their pressure defense to force turnovers for easy baskets in transition.
Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.

Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.

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PCN Athletes of the Week for Dec. 11, 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
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.
Members of the Cross County Girls Basketball team are; front (L-R)- Beretta Webb, Ella Clark, Adrienne Waller, Eden Peterson, Kelsey Brehm. Row 2- Chloe Johnston, Olive Peterson, Zaldi VonHackewitz, Delainey Cramer, Hadley Larson, Jaelynn Wittgren. Back row- coach Kip Allison, head coach Mitch Boshart, coach Hayley Koch. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

Members of the Cross County Girls Basketball team are; front (L-R)- Beretta Webb, Ella Clark, Adrienne Waller, Eden Peterson, Kelsey Brehm. Row 2- Chloe Johnston, Olive Peterson, Zaldi VonHackewitz, Delainey Cramer, Hadley Larson, Jaelynn Wittgren. Back row- coach Kip Allison, head coach Mitch Boshart, coach Hayley Koch. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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Cross County Girls Basketball Preview

Ken Kush
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
STROMSBURG- Three Cross County seniors, Adrienne Waller, Edie Peterson and Ella Clark have been to the Nebraska State Volleyball Tournament three years in a row.Clark transferred in the middle of her freshman season, but did not play.
Members of the Cross County/Osceola Boys Wrestling team include; Front row: (L-R)- Jed Berggren, Joaquin Alvarez, Brenden Gabel, Brayden Nuttelman, Bode Berggren. Second row - Paxton Burke, Milo Gehring, Harper Michalak, Brody Walker. Third row- Karston Dotson-Monroe, Bridger Johnson, Derek Georges, Emmitt Lonsdale, Billy Carnes. Top row: Leland Rice, Coach Dylan Kaup, Hunter Baumert, Calob Troy. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

Members of the Cross County/Osceola Boys Wrestling team include; Front row: (L-R)- Jed Berggren, Joaquin Alvarez, Brenden Gabel, Brayden Nuttelman, Bode Berggren. Second row - Paxton Burke, Milo Gehring, Harper Michalak, Brody Walker. Third row- Karston Dotson-Monroe, Bridger Johnson, Derek Georges, Emmitt Lonsdale, Billy Carnes. Top row: Leland Rice, Coach Dylan Kaup, Hunter Baumert, Calob Troy. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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TWISTERS BOYS WRESTLING PREVIEW

News Staff
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
OSCEOLA- With a roster of 17 wrestlers strong, Cross County/ Osceola Twisters head coach Dylan Kaup will have a lot to work with as he prepares the team for the upcoming season.
Members of the Cross County boys basketball team are; front (L-R)- Gunner David, Mason Quilhot, Gabe Nuttelman, Cole Phillips, Cannen Mooney, Sawyer Anderson, Benson Seim, Colter Larson, Benji Cooper, Eli Greenwall. Back Row- Calvin Holtz, Bradley Lott, Izahaya Kowalcyck, Cooper Dewitt, Krayton Schoch, Devin Lonsdale, Kris Rediger, Briar Crawford, Abe Peterson, Dane Jarosz, Emerson Henry. Not pictured-Wyatt Stewart. Photo was provided.

Members of the Cross County boys basketball team are; front (L-R)- Gunner David, Mason Quilhot, Gabe Nuttelman, Cole Phillips, Cannen Mooney, Sawyer Anderson, Benson Seim, Colter Larson, Benji Cooper, Eli Greenwall. Back Row- Calvin Holtz, Bradley Lott, Izahaya Kowalcyck, Cooper Dewitt, Krayton Schoch, Devin Lonsdale, Kris Rediger, Briar Crawford, Abe Peterson, Dane Jarosz, Emerson Henry. Not pictured-Wyatt Stewart. Photo was provided.

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CROSS COUNTY BOYS BASKETBALL PREVIEW

Ken Kush
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
STROMSBURG-Graduation took a huge toll on the Cross Cougars boys basketball team, but head coach Jimmy Blex is still confident that this team can fight for a spot in the Class C-2 State Tournament in March.
The Cross County/Osceola Twisters girls wrestling team gets in their running at Tuesday’s practice held at the Osceola Auditorium. Both the girls and the boys teams are practicing at the Auditorium at the same time. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

The Cross County/Osceola Twisters girls wrestling team gets in their running at Tuesday’s practice held at the Osceola Auditorium. Both the girls and the boys teams are practicing at the Auditorium at the same time. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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TWISTERS GIRLS WRESTLING PROGRAM READY FOR ADVENTURE

Ken Kush
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
STROMSBURG- For the first time in both schools’ history, both Cross County and Osceola will offer girls wrestling that is sanctioned by the NSAA.The two school boards decided to approve the co-op and thus the Twisters girls wrestling program was born.