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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).

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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.
Athletes of the Week

Athletes of the Week

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Athletes of the Week

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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.

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Slammers head to Subdistrict with win over Pierce

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Friday, September 30, 2022
PIERCE — Polk County heads to the Central City Subdistrict next week on a roll, picking up a 14-4 win over Pierce to close out the regular season. The Slammers scored 11 runs in their final two innings to seal the win, slugging out 13 hits in the game.
Sophomore Gage Friesen and the Storm offense need to keep the ball moving each and every down. PCN file photo by Rick Holtz

Sophomore Gage Friesen and the Storm offense need to keep the ball moving each and every down. PCN file photo by Rick Holtz

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Can county teams go 4-0 this week?

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Thursday, September 29, 2022
CLARKS — It is a battle of two teams heading in opposite directions. High Plains and Palmer are both 2-3 on the year. Friday will be a game between two teams fighting to even their record and salvage their seasons.
The Polk County Slammers set a new regular season win total by getting their 21st win of the year on Tuesday. Cross County School photo

The Polk County Slammers set a new regular season win total by getting their 21st win of the year on Tuesday. Cross County School photo

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Slammers set new season win record

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
OSCEOLA — The Polk County Slammers have surpassed their season high for wins with a 6-2 win over Aquinas on Tuesday. The Slammers have won 21 games this year with one left to play. Polk County capitalized on a three RBI night from Kylee Krol, who hit a home run in the win.