Cross County Cougars

Cross County junior Dalton Noble is averaging 11.2 yards per carry this season. PCN File Photo by Travis Lane

Cross County junior Dalton Noble is averaging 11.2 yards per carry this season. PCN File Photo by Travis Lane

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Area teams gear-up for week 4 football

Rick Holtz
Thursday, September 15, 2022
NO. 2 COUGARS LOOK TO STAY UNBEATEN As area high school football teams prepare for the fourth week of the season, Class D-1 No. 2 Cross County is the only county school to remain unbeaten. The Cougars (3-0) are averaging 64 points per contest and have scored over 70 points in the last two weeks.
Shyannne Anderson attacks the ball for the Cougars. PCN photo by Travis Lane

Shyannne Anderson attacks the ball for the Cougars. PCN photo by Travis Lane

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No. 9 Cougars sweep Bulldogs, Mustangs

News Staff
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
STROMSBURG — Cross County walked away with two more wins on Tuesday, defeating Osceola and McCool Junction, both in straight sets. The Class C-2 No. 9 Cougars (6-0) made quick work of the Bulldogs, 25-13, 25-5.  Earlier in the night, the Cougars easily got by the Mustangs, 25-8, 25-14.
The Slammers travel to Hastings on Thursday. PCN File Photo by Travis Lane

The Slammers travel to Hastings on Thursday. PCN File Photo by Travis Lane

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Slammers split with Gothenburg, Kearney Catholic

News Staff
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
GOTHENBURG — Polk County split games Tuesday, falling 13-1 to Gothenburg before bouncing back for a 10-8 come-from-behind win over Kearney Catholic. The Slammers were held to just four hits in the three-inning loss to the Swedes. Polk County batters struck out six times in the contest.
Athletes of the Week

Athletes of the Week

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Athletes of the Week

News Staff
Tuesday, September 13, 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 LIBERTY BAKER In addition to leading the Huskies to a 6-1 record last week, Liberty Baker broke a school record on Sept.
Cole Redden breaks a 29-yard run, his only carry on the night, to move the chains for the Cougars. PCN photo by Travis Lane

Cole Redden breaks a 29-yard run, his only carry on the night, to move the chains for the Cougars. PCN photo by Travis Lane

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No. 2 Cougars Stay Unbeaten

Craig Pinley Pcn Sports Writer
Monday, September 12, 2022
STROMSBURG — Cross County’s Matt Carroll jokes about his ‘living the dream’ of being a head coach and it’s easy to imagine one of the perks for a former prep and collegiate offensive lineman would be getting to scheme trick plays in his game plan. As the Class D-1 No.
PCN File photo by Travis Lane

PCN File photo by Travis Lane

No. 9 Cougars stampede over Bison

News Staff
Friday, September 9, 2022
CENTRAL CITY — Cross County stayed on a roll on Thursday, defeating Central City in straight sets. The Cougars topped the Bison 25-22, 25-12, 25-15 to stay undefeated on the season. Bren Lemburg led the Cross County attack with nine kills, while Lilly Peterson added seven kills.

Polk County slams 11 hits in win over Ord

News Staff
Friday, September 9, 2022
STROMSBURG — The Polk County offense came alive against Ord on Thursday, The Slammers (12-4) scored three runs in the first inning and added two insurance runs in the third to take control of the Chanticleers (1-9), beating them 11-3 in five innings. The Slammers slugged out 11 hits in the game.

Cougar volleyball gets win over No. 6 Eagles

News Staff
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
BRUNING — Cross County stayed unbeaten with a 3-1 road win over Class D-1 No. 6 Bruning-Davenport/Shickley Tuesday night. The Cougars (3-0) took a two set lead, 25-23, 28-26, before the Eagles (5-2) bounced back to take the third set, 25-14.

Slammers Shut Out Titans

News Staff
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
GENOA — Polk County Slammers shut out Twin River on Tuesday, defeating the Titans 10-0 in 4 innings. The Slammers belted out 11 hits as they rode hot bats, jumping out to a 3-0 lead in the first inning. Polk County added three runs in the third and four runs in the fourth to close out the contest.
Izaac Dickey carried the ball five times for 92 yards and two touchdowns for No. 2 Cross County. He finished with four tackles on defense. PCN photo by Travis Lane

Izaac Dickey carried the ball five times for 92 yards and two touchdowns for No. 2 Cross County. He finished with four tackles on defense. PCN photo by Travis Lane

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No. 2 Cougars top Raiders 74-16

News Staff
Monday, September 5, 2022
STROMSBURG — Cross County continued its winning ways Friday night, scoring early and often as the Cougars defeated Brownell Talbot 74-16. The Class D-1 No. 2 Cougars (2-0) set up camp in the end zone for most of the opening quarter taking a commanding 50-8 lead.