Basketball Recap: Gregory Picks Up Third Consecutive Win
By Team Reports
Jan 9, 2026, 8:21am
Basketball Recap: Gregory Gorillas vs. Andes Central/Dakota Christian
Gregory hadn't done well against Andes Central/Dakota Christian recently (they were 1-7 in their previous eight matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Gorillas greeted the New Year with with a 52-34 victory over Andes Central/Dakota Christian. For the Gorillas, this counts as revenge for the 65-20 win Andes Central/Dakota Christian walked away with the last time they faced one another back in January of 2025.

Dani Vanderwerff
| 01/06/26 @ Andes Central/Dakota Christian | 18 |
| 12/20/25 @ North Central | 15 |
| 12/11/25 vs St. Mary's | 22 |
Gregory's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Dani Vanderwerff, who went 5-for-10 on her way to 18 points and seven rebounds. The contest was Vanderwerff's third in a row with at least 15 points. Gracie Biggins was another key player, putting up 12 points.
The victory was the third in a row for Gregory, bringing their record up to 3-0. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 53.3 points this season. As for Andes Central/Dakota Christian, they are on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Gregory has already played their next matchup, a 66-24 loss against Lyman on the 8th. Andes Central/Dakota Christian has also already played their next game (against Burke), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing.
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