If Standing Bear was riding high fresh off their 53-16 takedown of Schuyler last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Standing Bear Grizzlies fell 44-34 to the Gretna Dragons on Saturday.
Despite the defeat, Standing Bear saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Braylee Vasa posted 11 points along with seven boards and four steals. Sydnie Cain was another key player, putting up eight points in addition to 11 rebounds and three blocks.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Gretna to victory, but perhaps none more so than Ava Mcartor, who earned 11 points. Another player making a difference was Megan Marshall, who had ten points.
Standing Bear has traveled a rocky road recently having lost ten of their last 13 matches, which has put a noticeable dent in their 5-13 record this season. As for Gretna, their record is now 9-13.
Coming up, Standing Bear will welcome York at 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday. York will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something Standing Bear surely won't give up without a fight. As for Gretna, they will head out on the road to challenge Papillion-LaVista South at 7:15 p.m. on Thursday.
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