Cross County Cougars

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

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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.

Slammers go 2-1 at Albion Invite

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Sunday, September 4, 2022
ALBION — The Polk County Slammers went 2-1 at the Albion Invite, defeating Pierce 3-2 Against Pierce, the Slammers managed just six hits. Pierce tied the game at 2-2 in the bottom of the fifth inning before Polk County would score the go-ahead run in the top half of the sixth.
Emma Recker

Emma Recker

Slammers fall to Wildcats, 7-5

News Staff
Thursday, September 1, 2022
STROMSBURG — The Polk County Slammers dropped Tuesday's match-up to St. Paul Wildcats 7-5. The Slammers jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the second inning, but the Wildcats responded with a 6 run third inning to take control of the game. Junior Emma Recker went 2-for-3 with a home run and 2 RBI.
Cross County junior Dalton Noble rushed for 53 yards on 8 carries Friday night. PCN photos by Travis Lane

Cross County junior Dalton Noble rushed for 53 yards on 8 carries Friday night. PCN photos by Travis Lane

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Carroll, Cougars win opener

Craig Pinley Pcn Sports Writer
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
SUTTON — The end-of-game scene was a bit surreal Friday night, with two Cross County football players dousing new head coach Matt Carroll with liquid from on one side of the field seconds before Sutton’s Gabe Gwennap ran for a 20-yard touchdown at the other end on the game’s final play.
Senior Jayden Fellows attacks the ball to help the Cougars on their way to a straight sets win. PCN photo by Travis Lane

Senior Jayden Fellows attacks the ball to help the Cougars on their way to a straight sets win. PCN photo by Travis Lane

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Lady Cougars Start Season with a Win

Craig Pinley Pcn Sports Writer
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
STROMSBURG — If the Cross County varsity volleyball team is going to serve up a successful season, head coach Emmie Noyd believes that improved serving will be a difference maker.
Courtney Sunday used her arm and bat to help the Polk County Slammers to a 2-1 record over the weekend at the Wisner Invite. PCN photo by Erin Dickey

Courtney Sunday used her arm and bat to help the Polk County Slammers to a 2-1 record over the weekend at the Wisner Invite. PCN photo by Erin Dickey

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Slammers 2-1 at Wisner Invite

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022
WISNER — The Polk County Slammers went 2-1 at the Wisner Invite over the weekend. The Slammers opened play with a 9-0 win over Logan View/ Scribner-Snyder on Saturday. Courtney Sunday scattered 4 hits across 5 innings, striking out 4 batters to get the win.