A win for Ralston just wasn't in the cards on Thursday as the team wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They were outmatched by the Gretna East Griffins on the road and fell 51-14. The Rams were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 31-7.
Despite the defeat, Ralston saw an underclassman step up: Cade Stix rushed for 46 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 78 yards and a touchdown.
Seth Kraegel was nothing short of spectacular for Gretna East: he picked up 144 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Kraegel was no stranger to the big play, connecting on a big catch that went for 63 yards.
Ralston now has a losing record at 3-4. As for Gretna East, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 4-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ralston will face off against Gretna at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Gretna East, they will challenge Elkhorn North at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Gretna East's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last four contests.
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