Gretna was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They might have been a little too into the holiday spirit, gifting the Bennington Badgers an easy 69-48 victory. The Dragons were not able to make up for their defeat to the Badgers from their previous meeting back in December of 2018.
Austin Kaiser was his usual excellent self, going 7 of 14 en route to 20 points and five rebounds for Bennington. Another player making a difference was Jace Fitzgerald, who posted eight points.
Gretna's loss dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Bennington, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Gretna will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Elkhorn North at 2:30 p.m. on January 4, 2025. Bennington will also get a bit of a break before their next contest: they'll face off against Platteview at 7:15 p.m. on January 3, 2025.
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