Gretna East and Scottsbluff squared off in some playoff action on Thursday, but Gretna East had to settle for second. They took a 65-60 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Scottsbluff Bearcats.
Gretna East's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Drayke Brown, who shot 56% from the field en route to 18 points and five assists. Another player making a difference was Jake Hawley, who posted ten points.
Scottsbluff's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Nate Kelley, who went 7-for-9 on his way to 19 points along with five assists and five boards. The match was Kelley's tenth in a row with at least 15 points. Keon Delgado was another key player, shooting 80% from the field to rack up 16 points and six rebounds.
Gretna East's loss dropped their record down to 17-8. As for Scottsbluff, the victory (which was their 13th in a row) raised their record to 24-3.
Gretna East does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Scottsbluff, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 58-55 win against Elkhorn North on the 14th.
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