Recap: Sutton Mustangs vs. Cross County Cougars
The Sutton Mustangs lost against the Cross County Cougars back in January of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. Sutton was the victim of a rough 49-25 loss at the hands of Cross County. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Sutton has scored all season.
Despite the loss, Sutton saw an underclassman step up: Payton Reed scored nine points.
Tanner Hollinger was his usual excellent self, dropping a double-double on 13 points and 12 rebounds for Cross County. Another player making a difference was Ashton Seim, who scored ten points along with three steals.
Sutton has traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-6 record this season. As for Cross County, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 9-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sutton won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Centennial at 7:30 p.m. on January 5th. Centennial is looking to tack on another W to their four-game streak on the road. As for Cross County, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Heartland at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday.
