Platteview extended their losing streak to four on Friday, dropping them down to 3-4. They took a blow against the Gretna Dragons, falling 49-0. The game marked the first time this year in which the Trojans were not able to get on the board.
Logan Grosdidier threw for 108 yards on 13 of 22 attempts. Owen Trofholz was his top target, picking up 45 receiving yards.
As for Gretna, they now have a winning record of 4-3. The contest marked their most dominant win of the season.
Gretna's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Michael Knudsen led the charge by throwing for 278 yards and three TDs while completing 88.2% of his passes, and also rushing for 31 yards. Knudsen is becoming a predictor of the Dragons' success: when he posts at least three passing touchdowns the team is undefeated (and 1-3 when he doesn't). Liam Thompsen was another key rusher, rushing for 72 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only five carries.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Platteview will square off against rival Plattsmouth at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Gretna is set to take on their familiar foe Ralston at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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