North Platte was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They had to suffer through a 70-43 loss at the hands of Gering. North Platte was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Gering apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in February of 2024.
Gering got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Makenzie Todd out in front who posted 22 points in addition to six rebounds and three steals. Todd has been hot for a while, having posted two or more steals the last 11 times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Jacey Cochran, who on her way to 18 points along with eight boards and three steals.
North Platte's defeat dropped their record down to 6-16. As for Gering, their win was their seventh straight at home, which pushed their record up to 13-8.
North Platte has already played their next game (against Gretna East), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. As for Gering, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next match, a 59-52 loss against Scottsbluff on the 24th.
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