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Lucas Jacobsen tries to throw a pass past the Perkins County defender. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

Lucas Jacobsen tries to throw a pass past the Perkins County defender. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

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Cougars Upend Perkins County; Sandy Creek Next

Craig Pinley
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
STROMSBURG – It took just 10 seconds for Tyler Shoup to run the 72-yards needed to complete the kickoff return touchdown that opened the second half of Cross County’s Class D-1 second-round playoff football game against visiting Perkins County.

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The Cross County Booster Club Helps to Get Behind Great Ideas!

News Staff
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Did you know that the Cross County Booster Club has a committee that invites Teacher Requests? We solicit and evaluate requests from the teachers and coaches for money to support extracurricular activities not eligible for funding through the school’s regular budget that year.
Madysen Berggren (#18) triples in the championship game. Photo provided.

Madysen Berggren (#18) triples in the championship game. Photo provided.

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Berggren Plays in Travel Softball

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
of The Headlight TEN YEARS AGO October 31, 2013 Nebraska Rural Electric Association posts action alert about the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s proposition to cap emissions for new coal and gas plants. Midwest Covenant Home celebrates 66th Anniversary with memorial dedications.
Hayden Lavaley goes for the catch against BDS on Thursday. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Hayden Lavaley goes for the catch against BDS on Thursday. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Penalties Hurt the Dawg’s Playoff Hopes

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
OSCEOLA – The Bulldogs faced the BDS Eagles on Thursday afternoon. With a light pole out, the game was scheduled for the daylight. BDS got the ball first. The had an offsides call, but still made progress. An offsides on Osceola also helped the Eagles.
Cross County senior Tyler Shoup (left) takes the ball past two Gator defenders on Thursday night. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

Cross County senior Tyler Shoup (left) takes the ball past two Gator defenders on Thursday night. PCN photo by Travis Lane.

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The Cougars Win Over the Gators by 30

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
STROMSBURG - Cross County didn’t let last year’s loss in the first round of playoffs get them down this year. They triumphed over the Gators by 30 points. The first quarter was slow for the Cougars and not playing like they typically do. They were called for two holding penalties.
Wyatt Urkoski carries the ball down field while being tackled by two Knight defenders. Photo courtesy of Richard Rhoden of Aurora News-Register.

Wyatt Urkoski carries the ball down field while being tackled by two Knight defenders. Photo courtesy of Richard Rhoden of Aurora News-Register.

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High Plains Finishes Season 5-4

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
NEBRASKA CITY - High Plains traveled to Nebraska to face Lourdes Central Catholic in their playoff game. The Knights would get the ball from the Storm kickoff and take it in right away for a kickoff return touchdown. The two-point conversion was good.
Senior Ethan Fjell takes the ball while Collin Vrbka and Isaac Whitmore defend E-M. PCN photo by Jen Vrbka.

Senior Ethan Fjell takes the ball while Collin Vrbka and Isaac Whitmore defend E-M. PCN photo by Jen Vrbka.

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SRC Dominates Elmwood-Murdock 58-0

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
SHELBY – Shelby-Rising sophomores Logan Lindsley and Eli Fjell had been proficient all season in end zone kicks, but four of the out-of-bounds variety forced head coach Zach Kubik to insert third-stringer Landon Sliva into the mix on Thursday night in a first-round Class D-1 football game at S-RC’s...
EASTYN KROPATSCH Eastyn set a new school record for blocks in a season with 54 in their win against High Plains.

EASTYN KROPATSCH Eastyn set a new school record for blocks in a season with 54 in their win against High Plains.

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ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

News Staff
Wednesday, October 25, 2023

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Osceola Beats High Plains 3-1

Douglas Burritt
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
POLK - In the regular season finale for both teams, Osceola would travel to Polk last Friday, October 20th to play High Plains. The Lady Storm would win the first set 25-18, but the Lady Bulldogs would take the next three by identical 25-23 scores to win the match three games to one.