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Cougars Earn Second Straight Trip to State

Cougars Earn Second Straight Trip to State

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COUGARS STATEBOUND

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
STROMSBURG – After making the 2022-23 NSAA girls basketball state tournament with no seniors on his roster, Cross County head coach Mitch Boshart was bold enough to tell his team that they should be aiming at state championship aspirations.
LILLY PETERSON

LILLY PETERSON

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PCN Athletes of the Week

News Staff
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
LILLY PETERSON Lilly put in 12 points including three treys in the Cougars’ win over Superior. She also led in rebounds pulling down seven and got two steals in the district final.
Courtney Carlstrom takes a shot. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

Courtney Carlstrom takes a shot. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

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High Plains Girls Crowned District Runner Up

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
DUNNING - The Storm season missed out on a trip to State by one game. High Plains (16-9) saw their season come to an end on Friday, falling to 54-28 to Sandhills/ Thedford with a trip to Lincoln on the line.
Ava Larmon signed for track and field at Nebraska Wesleyan University. Ava is pictured (center) with her family: mom, stepdad, twin sister Alex and step-sister Taya Pinneo. Photo provided.

Ava Larmon signed for track and field at Nebraska Wesleyan University. Ava is pictured (center) with her family: mom, stepdad, twin sister Alex and step-sister Taya Pinneo. Photo provided.

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Two Students Sign for College Sports

News Staff
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Sawyer Anderson goes for the save against Centennial. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Sawyer Anderson goes for the save against Centennial. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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CC Boys Win Subdistricts

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
STROMSBURG – Coaches often talk about wanting their teams to play a complete game and in last Thursday’s C2-4 subdistrict finals against visiting Centennial, Cross County head boys basketball coach Jimmy Blex may have gotten his wish.
James Elgin jumps high and gets the rebound. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

James Elgin jumps high and gets the rebound. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Cougar Boys Headed to State

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
STROMSBURG – You knew it was a big game when Cross County let fans bring ice cream cones into the gym.
Haden Helgoth goes for the basket against Nebraska Lutheran. PCN photo by Cienna Friesen.

Haden Helgoth goes for the basket against Nebraska Lutheran. PCN photo by Cienna Friesen.

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High Plains Boys Make it to Districts

Cienna Friesen
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
WACO - The High Plains boys got their chance to be in the district finals after Thursday’s game. The Storm basketball team won 59-44 after an intense matchup against the Nebraska Lutheran Knights. The first minute of the game had lots of back-and-forth. Then,Ayden Hans got the ball in for 2 points.
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

News Staff
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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.
Nixon Thelen looks for the pass against Twin River on Monday. PCN photo by Craig Pinley.

Nixon Thelen looks for the pass against Twin River on Monday. PCN photo by Craig Pinley.

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S-RC Comeback Falls Short in Subdistricts

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
STROMSBURG – Despite 17 points and 10 rebounds by Isaac Whitmore, the Shelby-Rising City boys basketball team dropped a 51-47 decision to Twin River at the C2-4 subdistrict Monday at Cross County High, ending the season 11-11 overall.
STATE WRESTLING

STATE WRESTLING

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STATE WRESTLING

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Individual Results: G120 Dakota Gress (29-11) scored 3.0 team points. Champ. Round 1 - Lacy Lemburg (Lakeview, 31-3) won by decision over Dakota Gress (HPC, 29-11) by a score of 4-0. Cons. Round 1 - Dakota Gress won by fall over Micheli Fisher (Norfolk Catholic, 33-16) in 2:29. Cons.