Having just played yesterday, the Gretna Dragons will jump right back in to play the Platteview Trojans at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Thursday, Gretna didn't have too much trouble with Hastings as they won 48-31.
Gretna's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Maggie Miller led the charge by putting up 12 points. Ava Mcartor was another key player, posting nine points.
Meanwhile, Platteview didn't have too much breathing room in their game against Nebraska City on Tuesday, but they still walked away with a 40-34 win.
Platteview found their leader in sophomore Maddy Stukenholtz, who posted 18 points and four steals. Stukenholtz continues to improve, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Kady Vanosdall, who had eight points.
Platteview smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in eight consecutive contests.
Platteview's victory bumped their record up to 5-9. As for Gretna, their win bumped their record up to 6-8.
Gretna came up short against Platteview in their previous meeting back in January of 2019, falling 44-38. Can Gretna avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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