Cross County senior Adrienne Waller (13) has her eyes glued on the basket during Thursday’s opening game of the Class D-1 State Tournament in Lincoln. Waller led the Cougar’s with eight points, all from the free throw line. Cross County suffered their worst shooting night of the season in a 47-21 loss to Elm Creek. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.
Cross County senior Ella Clark (11) drives to the basket with the Elm Creek defender attempting to defend on the play. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.
Cross County head coach Mitch Boshart meets with his starting five just before the opening tip of the Cougars and the Elm Creek Buffaloes on Thursday at the Devaney. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow
As the final second wound down in Thursday’s loss to Elm Creek, Cougars head coach Mitch Boshart talks with senior Edie Peterson. PCN photo by Calvin Holtz.
LINCOLN — A single loss does not define a season.The Cougars saw their season come to an end on Thursday in the opening round of the NSAA Class D-1 State Championships. The No. 7 seed Cross County fell to No. 2 Elm Creek 47-21.“We just didn’t hit shots,” Cross County coach Mitch Boshart said. “And you know what? I’m not worried about that right now. What I care about i...