The Cross County Cougars will face off against the Superior Wildcats at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Cross County took a loss when they played away from home last Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Gibbon , sneaking past 16-14. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Cougars have posted since September 22, 2023.
The critical scores for Cross County came from Tony Dewitt and Tymari Francis.
Cross County wouldn't let Gibbon keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Cross County can thank Dewitt and Tyion Francis for forcing both of them. That's the most total yards Francis has posted since back in September of 2023.
Meanwhile, Superior had to endure a nine-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They enjoyed a cozy 27-13 victory over Palmyra on Friday.
Superior's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Lincoln Sander, who rushed for 80 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 142 yards and two touchdowns. Kyler Boyles was another key back, rushing for 139 yards and a touchdown.
Boyles wasn't the only one working in the rushing yards department: Superior was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 234 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Palmyra only rushed for 127.
Superior's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Kamden Boyles and Sander.
Cross County's victory was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 1-1. As for Superior, the win also got them back to even at 1-1.
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