Football Preview: Gretna Dragons vs. Platteview Trojans
Gretna has been on the road for two straight, but on Friday they'll finally head home. They will welcome the Platteview Trojans at 7:00 p.m. Gretna is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 27.4 points per game this season.
Having struggled with three defeats in a row, Gretna finally turned things around against Plattsmouth on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Blue Devils 35-7 on the road. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Dragons have posted since October 13, 2023.
Logan Secora went supernova for Gretna, rushing for 191 yards and two touchdowns. Another player making a difference was Michael Knudsen, who threw for 236 yards and three touchdowns.
Meanwhile, Platteview fell victim to Gretna East and their airtight defense on Friday. They took a blow against the Griffins, falling 54-0. The Trojans' loss continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
The victory got Gretna back to even at 3-3. As for Platteview, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 3-3.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Friday's game: Gretna has been excellent in the air this season, having averaged 294.6 passing yards per game. It's a different story for Platteview, though, as they've been averaging only 138.3. How will they fare against such a dominant passing game?
Everything came up roses for Gretna against Platteview in their previous matchup back in September of 2015, as the team secured a 48-7 win. In that matchup, Gretna amassed a halftime lead of 35-7, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
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