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Crawford a Pleasant Surprise for CRC Champs

Crawford a Pleasant Surprise for CRC Champs

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Crawford a Pleasant Surprise for CRC Champs

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
SPORTS TALKMy first image of Kole Crawford came from a video, a zoom video to be precise. He was in one of my daughter’s classes while kids had to stay home from school and learn online during our 2020 Covid-19 quarantine that kept kids out of school that spring.
Chesney Sundberg (CC) tries to shoot one past Rylee Ackerson (HPC)

Chesney Sundberg (CC) tries to shoot one past Rylee Ackerson (HPC)

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Cougars Win Over Storm in CRC

Craig Pinley, Pcn Sports Writer
Friday, January 31, 2025
YORK – Ema Dickey scored a season-high 20 points and Cross County forced 22 turnovers to recover from a slow start for a 57-27 victory over High Plains Thursday night in the Crossroads Conference semifinals at the York Auditorium.Edie Peterson added 11 points and Lindee Kelley pitched in with nine...
Thatcher Hanson takes a shot as Kelby Neujahr defends

Thatcher Hanson takes a shot as Kelby Neujahr defends

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Cross County Heads to Finals With Win Over Bulldogs

Beth Sparrow
Thursday, January 30, 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.
Brayden Santos (Osc) goes up against Collin Howell (HPC) for a rebound. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Brayden Santos (Osc) goes up against Collin Howell (HPC) for a rebound. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Bulldogs Win Exciting County Matchup in Double OT Over HPC

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
YORK - It was set to be an exciting county matchup, and that it was when Osceola finally came out with the double overtime win 57-52 over High Plains.High Plains was down two players, with Carter Urkoski and Maddix Fuhrman having both broken one of their hands.
Brock Allen (CC) blocks Blake Schmidt (SRC) from the hoop. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Brock Allen (CC) blocks Blake Schmidt (SRC) from the hoop. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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CC boys Beat SRC to Reach Semis

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
YORK – Cross County (142) ended all suspense early in Monday’s CRC boys basketball quarterfinal with S-RC by scoring the game’s first 11 points en route to a 77-47 win over the Huskies.Kole Crawford and LangdonArbuck led a balanced attack with 13 points each and the Cougars hit 11 of 14 field goal...
Above: Ella Clark shoots a trey at the Dorchester game. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Above: Ella Clark shoots a trey at the Dorchester game. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Cross County Girls Win Quarterfinal Handily

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
YORK – After beating seven Crossroads Conference opponents by an average of 39 points, Cross County’s girls basketball team played East Butler in CRC quarterfinal play Monday at York University’s Freeman Center.The results were a lot like the other CRC matchups this season, with the Cougars scoring...
Peyton Hofmann blocks a Hampton opponent from passing . PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

Peyton Hofmann blocks a Hampton opponent from passing . PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

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Storm Girls Reach Semis With Wins Over Hawks & Knights

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
YORK - The High Plains girls got two rematches in conference tourney from earlier games in January. On the 9th, they beat Hampton 49-33, and on the 16th they beat Nebraska Lutheran 50-41. This time around, they beat Hampton 51-36 and Nebraska Lutheran 3931, so very similar scores.HPC 39, Neb.
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 Jan. 30, 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, January 29, 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. Bricelynn LarsonBricelynn Larson scored 12 points and rebounded well against East Butler.
Jaxson Thompson takes the ball up to the basket for two with Nebraska Lutheran trying to stop him. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Jaxson Thompson takes the ball up to the basket for two with Nebraska Lutheran trying to stop him. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Huskies Dominate Knights to Reach Quarterfinals

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
YORK - The Huskies came out of the gate ready to play and the rematch with the Knights was on their plate. This time it was a Husky victory 57-31.The first quarter ended 17-8 in favor of the Huskies.The second quarter included two treys, one from Noah Thelen and one from Dalton Pokorney.