Cross County Cougars

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Slammers beat Broncos, 10-0 in 4 innings

News Staff

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

POLK — Polk County used a seven-run second inning and a two-hit pitching performance to cruise to their 16th win on the season. Savanna Boden went 2-for-2 with two RBI and scored twice, while Kylee Krol went 2-for-2 with one RBI and scored twice for the Slammers. Courtney Sunday had three RBI.

Athletes of the Week

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Athletes of the Week

News Staff

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.

Izaac Dickey (right) carried the Cougar offense on his back, rushing for 127 yards and four touchdowns. PCN photo by Travis Lane

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No. 2 Cougars Topple Titans, 58-14

Craig Pinley Pcn Sports Writer

Tuesday, September 20, 2022

GENOA — It was another impressive win, with the Cross County varsity football team scoring 30 points in the first period of a 58-14 victory, but little about Friday’s game mattered much in the larger scope of things.

PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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

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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

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

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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

News Staff

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

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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

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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

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Slammers split with Gothenburg, Kearney Catholic

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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.