East Butler was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They fell 2-0 to the Cross County Cougars. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Tigers of the 2-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
The final score came out to 25-17, 25-13.
East Butler's defeat dropped their record down to 2-10. As for Cross County, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 8-5 record this season.
East Butler will be playing in front of their home fans against Meridian on Tuesday. Meridian is coming into the contest with three straight losses on the road, meaning East Butler will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Cross County, they will venture away from home to face off against David City at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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