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CC Track Looks for a Successful Year

CC Track Looks for a Successful Year

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CC Track Looks for a Successful Year

Cienna Friesen
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
The Cross County track team has specific goals in mind this season. Coach Greg Hansen would like to increase the number of state qualifiers and has a plan to do so. “Our main team goal is to consistently improve as the season progresses,” he said.

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Concordia Indoor Invite Results

Staff Report
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Forest Division Osceola girls came in 8th place scoring 29.11 points, and the boys came in 11th with 20 points. There were 17 class C and D schools who participated. Girls: 60m hurdles: 6. Addison Theis (OSC) 10.76 60m dash: 7. Janna Roberts (OSC) 8.69, 14. Alexis Burritt (OSC) 8.76, 18.

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High Plains Track at Kearney Indoor Invite

Staff Report
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
KEARNEY – High Plains was one of 16 schools to participate in the UNK Class D Indoor Invitational on Thursday. No team scores were available. High Plains had two first place finishes for the boys: the 4x400 and Haden Helgoth in the 1600-meter run. Boys’ Results: 60m dash: 5.
HPC Track Has Big Goals for State

HPC Track Has Big Goals for State

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HPC Track Has Big Goals for State

Cienna Friesen
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
The High Plains track team is expecting to challenge a lot of school records and take more people to state this season. Coach Darius Williams believes there are several returning players and newcomers who will be strong contenders.

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Conference Basketball Teams Announced

News Staff
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Boys First Team: Kale Gustafson, OSC, senior Ashton Seim, CC, senior Tanner Hollinger, CC, senior Boys Second Team: Isaac Whitmore, SRC, senior Kelby Neujahr, OSC, junior Carter Urkoski, HPC, sophomore Boys Honorable Mention: Dalton Pokorney, SRC, junior Brayden Santos, OSC, sophomore Alex...
2024 SRC Golf left to right: Front: Hayden Reznicek, Carter Eickmeier, Layne Donner, Ethan Fjell, Noah Thelen; Middle: Urijah Grant, Logan Pospisil, Tanner Micek, Jaxon Carter; Back: Coach Jon Riggs, Leighton Cromwell, Landon Sliva, Leyton Voss, Coach Cole Gaughenbaugh.

2024 SRC Golf left to right: Front: Hayden Reznicek, Carter Eickmeier, Layne Donner, Ethan Fjell, Noah Thelen; Middle: Urijah Grant, Logan Pospisil, Tanner Micek, Jaxon Carter; Back: Coach Jon Riggs, Leighton Cromwell, Landon Sliva, Leyton Voss, Coach Cole Gaughenbaugh.

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Shelby-RC Looks to BuildThis Golf Season

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Shelby-Rising City golf returns three seniors with experience but also add some new blood with eight freshmen and a sophomore. Coach Riggs reports he is seeing the desire to compete. Players want to stay at the course even when weather might not be the most cooperative.
COUGARS STATE COVERAGE

COUGARS STATE COVERAGE

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COUGARS STATE COVERAGE

Staff Report
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Polk County News LINCOLN — After losing by 15 points and losing their tallest player due to a collision a day earlier, Cross County had a quick turnaround at 9 a.m. Saturday morning to battle Norfolk Catholic in the Class C-2 state tourney third-place game played at Lincoln Northwest High School.
Teams 5155A(left to right), Mason Lindburg,Andrew Dubas, Brett Williams and Dane Holtzen and 5155E (left to right) Marshall Johansen and Sam Haug qualified for VEX worlds competition to be held April 25-27. Photo provided.

Teams 5155A(left to right), Mason Lindburg,Andrew Dubas, Brett Williams and Dane Holtzen and 5155E (left to right) Marshall Johansen and Sam Haug qualified for VEX worlds competition to be held April 25-27. Photo provided.

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CC Robotics Qualify Two Teams for Worlds

Staff Report
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Polk County News OMAHA- Three Cross County robotics teams attended the Vex State Championships at Omaha North on March 8-9. On Friday the teams competed in the Skills and Judging Competitions.
Cross County defeated Norfolk Catholic 59-50 to finish third at State. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Cross County defeated Norfolk Catholic 59-50 to finish third at State. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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No Apologies Necessary

Craig Pinley
Saturday, March 9, 2024
LINCOLN — After losing by 15 points and losing their tallest player due to a collision a day earlier, Cross County had a quick turnaround at 9 a.m. Saturday morning to battle Norfolk Catholic in the Class C-2 state tourney third-place game played at Lincoln Northwest High School.
Cross County coach Jimmy Blex talks things over with his team before the start of the second half. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Cross County coach Jimmy Blex talks things over with his team before the start of the second half. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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Cougars win opener at State

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
LINCOLN — Cross County made its first state tourney appearance memorable with a 44-30 win over Summerland Wednesday.