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Sawyer Anderson takes a shot against Cedar Catholic. PCN photo by Calvin Holtz.

Sawyer Anderson takes a shot against Cedar Catholic. PCN photo by Calvin Holtz.

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Cougars C-2 State Runner Up, End Season 26-3

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
LINCOLN –After two dramatic wins at state, there were no miracles for Cross County last Saturday afternoon as a barrage of turnovers in the closing minutes led to a late Archbishop Bergan run that sealed a 53-43 victory in the NSAA C2 boys basketball title game at Pinnacle Bank Arena.The...
PCN photo by Rick Holtz

PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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Cougars Earn Spot in C2 finals, edge West Holt 45-43

Craig Pinley
Friday, March 14, 2025
LINCOLN – After a closely-contested 41-38 win against Cedar Catholic Thursday in the NSAA boys basketball Class C2 quarterfinals, Cross County hoped to extend its 20-game win streak at the Bob Devaney Sports Center at the University of Nebraska Friday afternoon.Seventh-seeded West Holt was waiting...
Wyatt Hengelfelt is listed as a player to watch. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow

Wyatt Hengelfelt is listed as a player to watch. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow

State Basketball preview: Loaded C-2 field has perennial powers

News Staff
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
By Tony Chapman, Courtesy of NSAA HomeFor Freeman, and coach Jim McLaughlin, it’s good to be back in Lincoln. After advancing to state from 2021-2023 and winning the 2023 Class C-2 state title, the Falcons were ousted in last year’s district final round by Bridgeport.
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.
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?
Front Row: Axel Vapenik, Brad Lott, James Keilig, Benji Cooper, Colter Larson, Eli Greenwall, Benson Seim, Gabe Nuttelman, Cannen Mooney, Devin Lonsdale and Gunner David. Back Row: Briar Crawford, Abe Peterson, Coach Chatrice White, Jacob Smith, Talon Carter, Thatcher Hanson, Brock Allen, Wyatt Hengelfelt, Kole Crawford, Langdon Arbuck, Sawyer Anderson, Carson Schaefer, Coach Bob Waltman and Coach Jimmy Blex. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Front Row: Axel Vapenik, Brad Lott, James Keilig, Benji Cooper, Colter Larson, Eli Greenwall, Benson Seim, Gabe Nuttelman, Cannen Mooney, Devin Lonsdale and Gunner David. Back Row: Briar Crawford, Abe Peterson, Coach Chatrice White, Jacob Smith, Talon Carter, Thatcher Hanson, Brock Allen, Wyatt Hengelfelt, Kole Crawford, Langdon Arbuck, Sawyer Anderson, Carson Schaefer, Coach Bob Waltman and Coach Jimmy Blex. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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GOOD LUCK

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Wednesday, March 12, 2025
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.