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Stats of state-ranked Class C-2 schools compared to Cross County

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
As of last week, Cross County was rated seventh in the latest Class C-2 boys basketball point ratings. The Cougars are averaging 60.4 points per game, commit 10.4 turnovers per contest, shoot 30 percent from the 3-point line with 96 treys, and have a 54 percent foul shooting rate.
Gahvi Lesiak defends against Kadence Calahan (East Butler, formerly of SRC) and another Tiger. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Gahvi Lesiak defends against Kadence Calahan (East Butler, formerly of SRC) and another Tiger. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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HP Girls Battling Tough Sub-district Slate Illnesses

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
POLK – After having hosted a sub-district for the first time in girls basketball history a year ago, High Plains head coach Megan Bruce is hoping to rinse and repeat, so to speak, and with a 15-7 mark, the Storm has the best record among the five teams in the D1-5 event.
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. 6, 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, February 5, 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 Kelley scored 12 points and pulled down 7 rebounds in Cross County’s win over BDS.
Kelby Neujahr and Boston Hinkle fight over a rebound as Braxton Mestl watches. PCN file photo by Blaine Winslow.

Kelby Neujahr and Boston Hinkle fight over a rebound as Braxton Mestl watches. PCN file photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Osceola Boys Place 4th after Loss to Tigers

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Despite 23 points from Boston Hinkle, the Bulldogs were edged by East Butler 64-59 as the Tigers broke a 57-all tie with seven straight points in the closing moments.
Kole Crawford shoots a trey in the game against McCool Junction. He was 3 for 3 on three-pointers in that game. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

Kole Crawford shoots a trey in the game against McCool Junction. He was 3 for 3 on three-pointers in that game. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

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Cougar Boys Score CRC Win Over Mustangs

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
YORK - Coach Blex is fortunate to have five seniors who have played together for about 10 years, and another senior who adds to the strengths. With all this talent and height, Cross County boys defeated McCool Junction 59-50 to win the CRC championship.

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Osceola Loses to Cougars in Semi

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Cross County used their height and numbers to win over Osceola, 75-36.The first quarter, Cross County came on strong, although free throws were not their strong point. They hit 1 of 6.
Courtney Carlstrom takes one to the basket. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

Courtney Carlstrom takes one to the basket. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

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Storm Girls Lose to Dorchester in Consolation

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
YORK – The Storm ladies met Dorchester on December 10th and lost by three points, 29-26. Friday afternoon they met again, this time for third place in conference. The result was similar as Dorchester pulled out the close one, 38-37.Dorchester got the early lead, 15-12 in the first quarter.
Adrienne Waller dribbles around a BDS opponent to get to the basket. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

Adrienne Waller dribbles around a BDS opponent to get to the basket. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

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CC Girls Continue CRC Dominance in Title Game Win over BDS

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
YORK – After not winning the CRC title a year ago, Cross County was revved up to get back into the winner’s circle and head coach Mitch Boshart’s team did it in style with a 61-34 championship game win over BDS Friday night.
Gage Friesen (HPC)

Gage Friesen (HPC)

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Huskies & Storm Place at Greeley

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
GREELEY – Shelby-Rising City and High Plains took part in the Central Valley Invitational on Friday. Shelby-Rising City came in third with 152.5 points. High Plains came in ninth with 71.5 points. There were 21 teams.

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Sports Roundup: Storm Boys & Husky Girls

News Staff
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
High Plains Boys Lose to BDS, Win Over Elba YORK – High Plains played BDS in a consolation game Thursday evening. BDS won 53-48.HPC 3 11 16 18 = 48 BDS 17 13 8 15 = 53 No other information was available at press time.POLK – High Plains hosted Elba on Saturday for a regular season game.