Cross County Cougars

Slammers go 2-1 at Albion Invite

News Staff
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

News Staff
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.
The Polk County Slammers went unbeaten at the Freeman Invite in Lincoln, beating three teams on their way to winning the whole thing. Photo provided by Stephanie Sunday

The Polk County Slammers went unbeaten at the Freeman Invite in Lincoln, beating three teams on their way to winning the whole thing. Photo provided by Stephanie Sunday

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Slammers Open Season with wins

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
LINCOLN — The Polk County Slammers won four games in a three-day stretch to start the season, going unbeaten at the Freeman Invite in Lincoln Saturday after an opening-night win Thursday over Highway 91.
Izaac Dickey scored a touchdown in last season’s state title game. Look for him to find the end zone this season. Polk County News File Photo

Izaac Dickey scored a touchdown in last season’s state title game. Look for him to find the end zone this season. Polk County News File Photo

Cougars Enter Rebuild Year

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
STROMSBURG — Very few teams can overcome losing 11 seniors from the previous season. That’s exactly what first-year Cross County head coach Matt Carroll is asking his squad to do this year.
Co-coaches lead Storm into 2022 season

Co-coaches lead Storm into 2022 season

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Co-coaches lead Storm into 2022 season

News Staff
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
POLK — Getting Jenna Mattox to consider teaching might’ve seemed like pulling teeth for a while, but the former dental assistant finally came around due to some sage advice and took the plunge.
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Slammers Ready to Hit the Diamond on Day 1

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
STROMSBURG — Head coach Laureen Powell watched as her Polk County Slammers made a playoff run last fall and get just one game from a berth in the Class C state softball tournament.