Cross County girls secure fourth straight state tournament berth

Cougars face toughest test yet in quest for third state title

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The Cross County girls' basketball team has qualified for the state tournament for the fourth consecutive year. However, unlike the previous three seasons, the Cougars will have to go on the road and win a semifinal game to advance to the state championship this time around.

Why it matters

Cross County has established itself as one of the premier girls' basketball programs in the state, making the state tournament four years in a row. The team's quest for a third state title in that span will be its most challenging yet, as they must win a road game to reach the championship game.

The details

The Cougars cruised through the district tournament, winning their semifinal and final games handily. But unlike the previous three seasons where they hosted the district final, this year's championship game was played on the road, presenting a new obstacle for the team to overcome.

  • The Cross County girls' basketball team has qualified for the state tournament in each of the past three seasons.
  • The district final game, which the Cougars won to secure their fourth straight state tournament berth, was played on March 3, 2026.

The players

Cross County Cougars

The girls' basketball team from Cross County High School, which has established itself as one of the top programs in the state by making the state tournament four years in a row.

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What’s next

The Cougars will now face a semifinal matchup on the road as they look to advance to the state championship game for the fourth time in as many years.

The takeaway

Cross County's girls' basketball team has proven to be a consistent powerhouse, but their quest for a third state title in four years will require them to overcome the challenge of winning a road game in the state tournament semifinals.