Cougars
| 03/06/25 vs Elkhorn Valley | 32-52 |
| 02/28/25 vs Humphrey-Lindsay | 49-44 |
| 02/20/25 vs Sandy Creek | 39-26 |
| 02/18/25 vs Wood River | 66-33 |
| 02/14/25 @ Centennial | 45-43 |
Cross County and Elkhorn Valley squared off in some playoff action on Thursday, but Cross County had to settle for second. They lost 52-32 to the Elkhorn Valley Falcons. The Cougars' loss signaled the end of their 12-game winning streak.
Lindee Kelley and Ella Clark certainly did their best on Thursday to avoid the loss. Kelley posted two points in addition to six boards and six steals, while Clark earned nine points. Kelley is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed three or more in each of the last three games she's played. Delainey Cramer also deserves some recognition as she pulled down her first rebound of the season.
Even though they lost, Cross County smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in five consecutive contests.
Elkhorn Valley's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jj Black led the charge by going 8-for-9 on her way to 16 points and six rebounds. The dominant performance also gave Black a new career-high in shooting accuracy (89%). Karlee Broberg was another key player, shooting 50% from the field en route to 18 points.
Cross County's defeat dropped their record down to 24-3. As for Elkhorn Valley, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 27-0.
Cross County does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Elkhorn Valley, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next matchup, a 47-42 win against Guardian Angels Central Catholic on the 7th.
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