Cross County Cougars

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Cougars fall to ranked Bluehawks

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

HASTINGS — Cross County fell to state ranked St. Cecilia Tuesday before rebounding for wins over Heartland and Superior at the Hastings St. Cecilia Invite. The Class C-2 No. 7 Cougars (14-2) lost in straight sets to the Class D-1 No. 5 Bluehawks (12-8), 25-13, 28-26.

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Athletes of the Week

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Wednesday, September 28, 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 PAYTON SLIVA Senior Payton Sliva finished with a career-high 129 yards rushing for the Huskies on Friday.

Hayden Allen caught four passes for 103 yards, including a record-setting 70-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter. PCN photo by Travis Lane

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No. 2 Cougars Maul Wildcats

Rick Holtz

Tuesday, September 27, 2022

CEDAR BLUFFS — Multiple school records fell Friday night as Cross County continued its unbeaten season, running over Cedar Bluffs 76-0.

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Slammers Win 2 at Hastings Tourney

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022

HASTINGS — The Polk County Slammers continues their hot play, picking up their 20th win on the season over the weekend at Hastings. The Slammers used a six-run second inning to jump out on Gering in an 11-7 win.

Sunday Sets New Slammers RBI Record

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Sunday Sets New Slammers RBI Record

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022

Osceola Schools would like to congratuate junior Courtney Sunday on breaking the RBI record for the Polk County Slammers. Heading into Tuesday’s game with Aquinas, Sunday had 36 RBI so far this season. The slugger is batting 0.380 this season and is second on the Slammers with 10 doubles.

Cross County volleyball picked up another win on Thursday. Cross County Schools photo

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Cougars keep rolling, top Central Valley

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Friday, September 23, 2022

STROMSBURG — Cross County improved to 12-1 on Thursday with a straight sets win over Central Valley. The Class C-2 No. 7 Cougars cruised to a 25-18, 25-20, 25-19 win over the Central Valley Cougars. Bren Lemburg, Shyanne Anderson each had eight kills in the match.

Blue River participated in the Butler County Heath Center pink-out games on Thursday to help support breast cancer awareness. Shelby-Rising City Schools photo

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Slammers win 2, Panthers get split

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Friday, September 23, 2022

DAVID CITY — The Slammers picked up a pair of wins on Thursday, defeating Blue River and York. The Polk County Slammers defeated Blue River 11-3 on Thursday. Individual stats are not available.

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Winter Sport Classifications Released

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Thursday, September 22, 2022

The Nebraska School Activities Association released the 2022-2023 winter classifications recently. Basketball begins in late November and wrestling begins in early December. Boys Basketball Cross County will be Class C-2. High Plains and Shelby-Rising City will both participate in Class D-1.

Kale Gustafson and the Bulldog offense will look to run early and often against the Hornets. PCN file photo by Rick Holtz

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Area football teams looking for Week 5 wins

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

GILTNER — Friday Night Lights will be bright a day early this week. Osceola (3-1) travels to Giltner (2-2) for a rare Thursday night game. Giltner is coming off a 28-12 loss to High Plains. The Bulldogs are still riding high, coming off a 58-20 homecoming win last week.

Cross County Schools photo

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No. 7 Cougars win in 5 sets

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

DAVID CITY — Cross County continued its winning ways on Tuesday, overcoming a slow start to beat David City in five sets.