Cougar defense dominant in 49-12 win over Raiders

Cross County takes on Milford on Thursday

Cross County's defense kept Mead's offense on their heels all game on Wednesday. PCN photo by Rick Holtz
Cross County's defense kept Mead's offense on their heels all game on Wednesday. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

STROMSBURG — Cross County used stingy defense to run by Mead 49-12 in the opening round of the Runza Holiday Tournament Wednesday afternoon.

The Cougars (5-3) jumped out to a 17-0 lead before the Raiders (1-6) would put the ball through basket with 2:34 remaining in the first quarter. The Cross County defense would pressure Mead all game, holding them to six points through three quarters and comple…