Cozad hadn't done well against Cross County recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Cozad Haymakers strolled past the Cross County Cougars with points to spare, taking the game 59-44. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Haymakers.
Cozad's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Gage Strauss, who went 6 for 9 on his way to 16 points. What's more, Strauss also racked up two steals, the most he's had since back in December of 2023. Chayden Hoffmaster was another key player, dropping a double-double on 12 points and ten rebounds.
When it comes to explaining why Cross County lost, don't look at Brock Allen. Despite the final result, he posted ten points.
Haymakers
| 12/30/24 vs Cross County | 59-44 |
| 12/14/24 vs Valentine | 53-43 |
| 12/05/24 vs Maxwell | 78-26 |
| 02/15/24 vs McCook | 62-40 |
| 02/06/24 vs Sandhills Valley | 72-32 |
| + 3 more games |
Cozad's victory was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-1. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 61.6 points per game. As for Cross County, their defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 5-2.
Cozad wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 62-49 win against Wilber-Clatonia on the 2nd. As for Cross County, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 73-34 victory against Bruning-Davenport/Shickley on the 2nd.
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