Cross County Cougars

Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. This week we break from the norm and select three girls.

Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. This week we break from the norm and select three girls.

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PCN Athletes of the Week for March 13, 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. This week we break from the norm and select three girls. Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.
Ella Clark shoots a three; she made three of them in the game. PCN photos by Rick Holtz

Ella Clark shoots a three; she made three of them in the game. PCN photos by Rick Holtz

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Cougars End Season With Loss to Elkhorn Valley at State

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
LINCOLN – Cross County met Elkhorn Valley (Tilden/Meadow Grove) at state girls basketball in Lincoln in the first round. Cross County was seeded fifth, with Elkhorn Valley fourth. The Falcons won 52-32.
Thatcher Hanson goes for three. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

Thatcher Hanson goes for three. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Cross County Boys’ State Basketball Preview

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
LINCOLN – The returning C2 third place team returns to Lincoln to try to improve on last year’s performance. It had been years since Cross County made state, but will the losses of last year’s seniors be too much? Time will tell.
Edie Peterson is listed as a player to watch at state basketball

Edie Peterson is listed as a player to watch at state basketball

CLASS C-2: Loaded C-2 field has perennial powers

News Staff
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
By Tony Chapman, NSAAHow deep is the 2025 Class C-2 girls basketball field? Unbeaten and 26-0 Elkhorn Valley was able to garner just the fourth-seed via the NSAA power point standings. Only defending champion Yutan has advanced to Lincoln with fewer than 20 wins. Yes, it’s that deep.
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 March 6, 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.
Benji Cooper dribbles between two Kimball defenders. The freshman had a couple timely plays for the Cougars. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Benji Cooper dribbles between two Kimball defenders. The freshman had a couple timely plays for the Cougars. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Hanson’s Career Night Leads Cougars to 2nd Straight State Berth

News Staff
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
STROMSBURG – Thatcher Hanson has been one of the top assist leaders among Class C2 players this season with 95, but on Saturday afternoon he was the scorer Cross County’s boys basketball team needed, tallying a career-high 25 points on 10 of 14 field goal shooting during a 74-51 C2-3 district...
Ema Dickey fights a Humphrey Lindsay defender to the basket. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

Ema Dickey fights a Humphrey Lindsay defender to the basket. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

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Third Time’s a Defensive Gem; Cougars Beat H-L for C2-6 District Title

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
STROMSBURG – Down eight points early in the second period, Cross County’s offense kicked into another gear to fast-break its way to 10 straight points during a 1:44 span en route to a 49-44 district C2-6 finals win over Humphrey Lindsay Friday night.
Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. This week there was no way to pick just one.

Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. This week there was no way to pick just one.

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PCN Athletes of the Week for Feb. 27, 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. This week there was no way to pick just one.  Athletes of the Week are brought to you by these fine sponsors.
Adrienne Waller goes up for a basket against Sandy Creek. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Adrienne Waller goes up for a basket against Sandy Creek. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Peterson, Larson Three-Pointers Spark Subdistrict Finals Win

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
STROMSBURG - For a quarter, the Cross County’s girls basketball team struggled to score offensively, down 6-4 after one quarter, but a last-second three-pointer by Bricelynn Larson just before the half and the long-range shots of Edie Peterson in the third quarter provided the spark for a 39-26...
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 Feb. 20, 2025

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Wednesday, February 19, 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. Lindee KelleyLindee put in the final free throws against Centennial for their win 45-43.