The Waverly Vikings will challenge the Gretna Dragons at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Gretna is hoping to do what Ashland-Greenwood couldn't on Tuesday: put an end to Waverly's winning streak, which now stands at three games. Waverly simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Ashland-Greenwood 68-14. The match marked the Vikings' most dominant victory of the season so far.
Waverly's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Annie Harms led the charge by putting up 12 points. Another player making a difference was Tatum Mcintire, who posted 11 points.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Gretna). They secured a 58-53 W over Elkhorn North on Saturday.
Gretna found their leader in sophomore Ava Mcartor, who put up 23 points. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Mcartor has scored all season. Megan Marshall was another key player, posting 13 points.
Waverly pushed their record up to 7-1 with the win, which was their third straight at home. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 64.7 points per game. As for Gretna, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-5.
Everything came up roses for Waverly against Gretna in their previous meeting last Saturday, as the team secured a 68-40 win. Does Waverly have another victory up their sleeve, or will Gretna turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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