Gering lost to Gretna East back in January and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Bulldogs were outmatched by the Griffins and fell 95-41. While losing is never fun, the Bulldogs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Nebraska basketball rankings (they are ranked 120th, while the Griffins are ranked 22nd).
Gering lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Ryland Ray, who went 5-for-10 to rack up 14 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Gage Ruzicka, who posted nine points and five assists.
Leading Gretna East to victory were Drayke Brown and Carson Herrman. Brown shot 78% from the field on his way to 21 points and three steals, while Herrman went 8-for-12 en route to 19 points. Those 19 points gave Herrman a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Beck Hovie, who had 11 points and three steals.
Gering has been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last ten contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-14 record this season. As for Gretna East, the win (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 17-6.
Gering does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Gretna East, they will host York at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
