Galena was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. The contest between them and the Reed Raiders didn't end well, with the Galena Grizzlies falling 61-43. The Grizzlies were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Raiders earlier this season, when they won 58-43.
Several Grizzlies players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Zakery Smrt, who posted six points and five rebounds. Matthew Ritenhouse was another key player, putting up seven points.
Grizzlies
| 01/10/25 @ Reed | 14 |
| 01/08/25 vs Carson | 9 |
| 01/03/25 vs Spanish Springs | 9 |
| 01/06/25 @ Douglas | 6 |
Even though they lost, Galena smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've managed all season.
Josh Peterson was his usual excellent self, going 8 of 16 on his way to 23 points and three steals for Reed. The team also got some help courtesy of Gary Smith IV, who put up eight points.
Galena's record is now 6-9. As for Reed, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 5-9 record this season.
Galena wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 41-39 loss against Damonte Ranch on the 13th. Reed has also already played their next contest, a 50-46 victory against Truckee on the 11th.
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