Cross County Cougars

Hadley Larson (left) and Saphira Osentowski (right) try to block a Jaguar kill as Edie Peterson awaits her chance. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Hadley Larson (left) and Saphira Osentowski (right) try to block a Jaguar kill as Edie Peterson awaits her chance. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Cougars Win D1-3 Final, Head to Districts

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
STROMSBURG - It’s not about the stats said Sydney Hengelfelt as she led her team to victory and a district final on Saturday. Cross County pulled out the win in 4 sets: 25-7, 23-25, 26-24 and 25-18.Hengelfelt led with 29 kills, and teammate Ava Pruter followed with 19.
The CRC volleyball champs are Cross County after defeating Shelby-Rising City in 4 sets. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

The CRC volleyball champs are Cross County after defeating Shelby-Rising City in 4 sets. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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COUGARS CRC CHAMPS; HUSKIES SECOND

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
YORK - These teams met on September 4th in Shelby and the Huskies came out triumphant. This time it was for the conference championship. Both teams played very hard. The rallies were long.
Above: Sydney Hengelfelt was key for the Cougars with 27 kills in the championship match. Here she sends one by Brooklyn Baker and Kendall Nickolite.

Above: Sydney Hengelfelt was key for the Cougars with 27 kills in the championship match. Here she sends one by Brooklyn Baker and Kendall Nickolite.

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CRC Championship Game

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
YORK – Sydney Hengelfelt led with 27 kills, and Cross County avenged a loss to Shelby-Rising City earlier in the season by edging the Huskies 25-20, 2325, 28-26, 25-18 to win the CRC tourney title game at the York Auditorium Tuesday night.
Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.

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

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PCN Athletes of the Week for Oct. 23, 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
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 fine sponsors.
Sydney Hengelfelt gets a kill Tuesday against Shelton. PCN photo by Ken Kush

Sydney Hengelfelt gets a kill Tuesday against Shelton. PCN photo by Ken Kush

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Cougars Reverse Sweep Shelton Bulldogs

Ken Kush
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
STROMSBURG- The Shelton Bulldogs came into Cross County on Tuesday night riding an 18-match win streak.The Bulldogs only losses were to 19-4 Nebraska Christian, 24-2 Overton and 21-5 Ansley-Litchfield.Shelton actually had avenged the loss to Overton during the 18-game win streak.
Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.

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

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PCN Athletes of the Week for Oct. 16, 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
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 fine sponsors.
Devin Lonsdale (64) and Joaquin Alvarez-Rodriguez (54) converge on the GICC ball carrier in Friday night game at CC. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

Devin Lonsdale (64) and Joaquin Alvarez-Rodriguez (54) converge on the GICC ball carrier in Friday night game at CC. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

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Crusaders Roll in District Battle with Cross County

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Two plays into last Friday’s contest against Grand Island Central Catholic, Cross County fumbled away an option play and the Crusaders scored their first touchdown the initial time they had the ball.
Ava Pruter gets a kill at the Twin River triangular. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Ava Pruter gets a kill at the Twin River triangular. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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Cougars sweep Titans

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Cougars sweep Titans, Longhorns GENOA — The Cougars picked up a pair of wins from Crossroads Conference opponents on Thursday.Cross County defeated Dorchester, 25-23, 25-15, and Twin River, 25-14, 25-20. Twin River defeated Dorchester, 25-14, 25-17, in the night’s other matchup.
Sydney Hengelfelt goes up for one of her 27 kills against NBC.

Sydney Hengelfelt goes up for one of her 27 kills against NBC.

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Cougars Beat Tigers with 55 Kills from Pruter/Hengelfelt

Beth Sparrow
Thursday, October 9, 2025
STROMSBURG - Tuesday night was pink out night, and before the varsity Cougars hit the floor, they recognized someone they knew who had fought cancer. Later baskets were raffled off and donations given to Annie Jeffrey Health Center for cancer.