Ralston had lost seven straight at home dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 1-15 to make it eight. They were outmatched by the Gretna Dragons and fell 71-41. The Rams were down 54-28 at the end of the third quarter, and things only got worse from there.
When it comes to explaining why Ralston lost, don't look at Mubarak Bismark. Despite the final result, he shot 50% from the field to rack up 15 points and seven boards. Another player making a difference was Boone Blecha, who posted nine points.
As for Gretna, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 10-7. Their offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Gretna got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Brandtley Hack out in front who went 5-for-9 en route to 13 points and five rebounds. Hack also posted a block, marking his first of the season. Luke Hack was another key player, shooting 56% from the field on his way to 14 points.
Ralston didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 70-38 defeat against Platteview on the 5th. As for Gretna, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next matchup, a 69-38 loss against Norris on the 5th.
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