Athletes of the Week
Athletes of the Week
News Staff
Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Cross County Cougars
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
No. 2 Cougars Stay Unbeaten
Craig Pinley Pcn Sports Writer
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.
Monday, September 12, 2022
PCN File photo by Travis Lane
No. 9 Cougars stampede over Bison
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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.
Friday, September 9, 2022
Polk County slams 11 hits in win over Ord
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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.
Friday, September 9, 2022
Cougar volleyball gets win over No. 6 Eagles
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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.
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
Slammers Shut Out Titans
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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.
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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
No. 2 Cougars top Raiders 74-16
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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.
Monday, September 5, 2022
PCN photo by Travis Lane
Cougars stay unbeaten with 3-1 win over Huskies
Craig Pinley Pcn Sports Writer
STROMSBURG — The Cross County volleyball team had a decided height advantage over their opponent and for a while it appeared the size disparity might lead to a straight-set victory.
Sunday, September 4, 2022
Slammers go 2-1 at Albion Invite
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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.
Sunday, September 4, 2022
Emma Recker
Slammers fall to Wildcats, 7-5
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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.
Thursday, September 1, 2022