This season hasn't been kind to the Dan River Wildcats, who are still winless after their 15th game. They were dealt a 59-22 defeat at the hands of Gretna on Friday. Dan River was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 41-11.
Gretna's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Shakira Jones, who scored 25 points along with five steals. Another player making a difference was Ashley Myers, who scored 13 points along with seven assists and two steals.
Dan River's loss was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-15. As for Gretna, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-10.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Dan River will challenge the Generals at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. William Campbell is coming into the contest hot, having won their last three games. As for Gretna, they won't have much time to rest: their next match is against the Fighting Blues at 11:30 a.m. on January 27th. Parry McCluer's defense has only allowed 27.3 points per game this season, so the Hawks' offense will have their work cut out for them.
