Cross County Cougars

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.
Senior Edie Peterson (13) and junior Cortina Donnelly (12) combine on the block against David City last Tuesday. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

Senior Edie Peterson (13) and junior Cortina Donnelly (12) combine on the block against David City last Tuesday. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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Cougars fall to David City and Central Valley

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
STROMSBURG – The initial portion of the 2025 volleyball season has been filled with quality opponents and Cross County (105) ran into two more of them last week, losing in three sets to visiting David City last Tuesday and then dropping a four-set match at Central Valley on Thursday.
Cross County senior Sydney Hengelfelt is on the attack against the Osceola block set up by Alexis Burritt and Graci Conkling. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Cross County senior Sydney Hengelfelt is on the attack against the Osceola block set up by Alexis Burritt and Graci Conkling. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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COUGARS 5-1 WEEK INCLUDES RUNNER UP FINISH AT HOME TOURNAMENT

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
STROMSBURG – Both Cross County and Osceola will play in the same Class D-1 volleyball subdistrict in October and if last Tuesday’s match is an indicator, the two Polk County teams will be fun to watch come playoff time.
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 Sept. 18, 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
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.
Cross County senior Sydney Hengelfelt (22) powers the attack through the Central City Bison block in Thursday’s win over the Bison. In two games last week, Hengelfelt had 32 kills. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

Cross County senior Sydney Hengelfelt (22) powers the attack through the Central City Bison block in Thursday’s win over the Bison. In two games last week, Hengelfelt had 32 kills. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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COUGARS REBOUND WITH TWO WINS

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
STROMSBURG – After suffering two losses the previous week, Cross County faced two home contests against strong opponents, and some might’ve wondered how the team would respond to a little adversity.