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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.CC (23-8) won its 10th straight match while the Huskies...
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.Shelton jumped on...
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.It was not the start the Cougars hoped for as they dropped to 2-5 with a 52-14 home loss to a GICC...
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.
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.Against David...