Platte/Geddes is 7-2 against Gregory since December of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Platte/Geddes Black Panthers will be home for the holidays to greet the Gregory Gorillas at 6:30 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Platte/Geddes' recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Saturday after their fifth straight loss dating back to last season. They lost to Andes Central/Dakota Christian at home by a decisive 44-29 margin.
Meanwhile, Gregory struggled with threes on Thursday (St. Mary's had eight more) and sadly the final score reflected it. Gregory was beaten by St. Mary's 67-25. Gregory was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 43-16.
Despite the defeat, Gregory saw an underclassman step up: Ella Sperl scored 14 points along with six rebounds. Regan Graesser was another key contributor, scoring six points.
Platte/Geddes' loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Gregory, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 0-2.
Platte/Geddes came up short against Gregory when the teams last played back in January, falling 47-43. Will Platte/Geddes have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
