Cross County entered their match against Boone Central on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Cross County Cougars were outmatched by the Boone Central Cardinals at home and fell 42-6. While losing is never fun, the Cougars can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Nebraska football rankings (they are ranked 105th, while the Cardinals are ranked 29th).
When it comes to explaining why Cross County lost, don't look at Tyion Francis. Despite the final result, he rushed for 64 yards and a touchdown on only five carries. That's the most rushing yards Francis has posted since back in September of 2023.
Boone Central's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was BROGAN BENES, who rushed for 160 yards and two touchdowns on only 15 carries. BENES really tore up the turf during one magnificent 91-yard run. CODY ANDREASEN also helped out as he racked up 103 rushing yards.
Cross County now has a losing record at 2-3. As for Boone Central, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cross County will challenge St. Paul at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Cross County is facing St. Paul at the right time seeing as St. Paul is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Boone Central, they will take on Centura at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Boone Central's defense has only allowed 16.6 points per game this season, so Centura's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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