Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Cross County Cougars (Stromsburg, NE) and the visiting Sutton Mustangs (Sutton, NE), saw Cross County's basketball squad hold off Sutton by a tally of 48-47.

With the victory, Cross County improves its record to 9-3 on the campaign. The Cougars travel to Heartland (Henderson, NE) to play the Huskies in a non-league challenge on Saturday, January 7. The Huskies come into the challenge with a record of 2-7. Heartland won 40-39 in their recent non-league challenge against Fullerton (Fullerton, NE)

Next up, the Mustangs play the Centennial Broncos (Utica, NE) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 6. Sutton will attempt to improve on its 4-6 season record. The Broncos come into the challenge with a 6-4 record after their 48-12 non-league win over Heartland (Henderson, NE).