The Cross County Cougars will take on the St. Cecilia Bluehawks in a holiday battle at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.
St. Cecilia will be up against a hot Cross County squad: the team just extended their winning streak to three. The Cougars took their game on Friday with ease, bagging a 57-12 win over Meridian. That looming 57-12 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Cougars yet this season.
It was another big night for Eden Peterson, who went 6-for-12 on her way to 18 points and eight steals. Adrienne Waller was another key player, shooting 63% from the field to rack up 14 points and seven boards.
Cross County smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in nine consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, St. Cecilia was fully in charge on Saturday, breezing past Blue Hill 61-18. The Bluehawks have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three contests by 20 points or more this season.
St. Cecilia's victory bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Cross County, their win bumped their record up to an identical 3-1.
Cross County beat St. Cecilia 54-46 when the teams last played back in December of 2024. Do the Cougars have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Bluehawks turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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