After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Waverly, Gretna was happy to have turned things around on Saturday. They managed a 58-53 victory over Elkhorn North. The Dragons' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
| 01/04/25 @ Elkhorn North | 23 |
| 12/20/24 vs Lincoln Northwest | 9 |
| 12/14/24 vs Lincoln East | 9 |
| 12/21/24 @ Gretna East | 7 |
| 12/28/24 @ Waverly | 5 |
Gretna found their leader in sophomore Ava Mcartor, who posted 23 points. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Mcartor has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Megan Marshall, who put up 13 points.
Despite the loss, Elkhorn North had strong showings from Kara Kudlacz, who had five points in addition to five assists and four steals, and Sahler Smith, who posted four points and five steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Reagan Palmer, who put up six points.
Gretna's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-5. As for Elkhorn North, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-4 record this season.
Gretna wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 42-22 defeat against Waverly on the 9th. As for Elkhorn North, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 59-33 victory against Standing Bear on the 10th.
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