Cross County Cougars

PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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No. 7 Cougars 3-1, Storm 2-2 at Invite

News Staff
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
STROMSBURG — Cross County suffered its first loss of the season on Saturday, going 3-1 on the day to finish as runner-up at the Cougar Invite. In the first round, Class C-2 No. 7 Cross County took on Nebraska Lutheran and won 25-18, 25-14. High Plains defeated East Butler 25-20, 29-31, 26-24.

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Panthers, Slammers Compete at David City

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022
DAVID CITY — Polk County and Blue River each went 1-2 on the day at the David City Invite on Saturday, each dropping games to some of the best teams in the state. Polk County opened the day with a 2-1 win over Mercy.
Bricelynn Larson had a game-high five blocks for Cross County. PCN photo by Travis Lane

Bricelynn Larson had a game-high five blocks for Cross County. PCN photo by Travis Lane

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No. 9 Cougars push streak to 7 with win over Huskies

News Staff
Friday, September 16, 2022
STROMSBURG — Cross County extended its win streak to seven games on Thursday, defeating Heartland in straight sets. The Class C-2 No. 9 Cougars cruised to a 25-19, 25-14, 25-15 win over the Huskies.

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Slammers run out of time against No. 2 Bluehawks

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Friday, September 16, 2022
HASTINGS — Polk County split a pair of games on Thursday, falling to Class C No. 2 St. Cecilia 5-4 and winning a come from behind game against Fillmore Central/Exeter-Milligan, 7-4. The Slammers (14-6) were behind 3-0 in the fourth inning before they scored their first run against the Panthers.
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

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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

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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.