Cross County extended their losing streak to four on Friday, dropping them down to 2-4. The game between the Cougars and the St. Paul Wildcats didn't end well, with the Cougars falling 31-16. The Cougars were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Wildcats apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in October of 2024.
Despite the loss, Cross County still got an impressive performance from Sawyer Anderson, who threw for 197 yards and one TD, and also rushed for 33 yards. Another player making a difference was Tyion Francis, who rushed for 83 yards and one score.
St. Paul's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-5. Their offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last three games.
Mason Majerus went supernova, rushing for 171 yards and a pair of touchdowns. He also put up two rushing touchdowns, which were his first of the season. Alex Meinecke was another key player, rushing for 46 yards and one TD.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Cross County will challenge rival Grand Island Central Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, St. Paul is set to take on their familiar foe Boone Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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