Appomattox County and Gretna squared off in some playoff action on Tuesday, but Appomattox County had to settle for second. They took a 68-59 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Gretna Hawks. The Raiders were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Hawks earlier this season, when they won 61-58.
Gretna had a senior duo take command as Ashley Myers on her way to 28 points and five boards and Shakira Jones to rack up 19 points in addition to five rebounds and five steals. Myers has become a key player for Gretna: the team is 11-1 when she posts at least 15 points, but 4-8 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Harmony Thornton, who posted eight points and three steals.
Appomattox County's defeat dropped their record down to 15-8. As for Gretna, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-9 record this season.
Appomattox County does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Gretna, they will challenge Liberty on Thursday. Gretna is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 52.2 points per game this season.
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