Platteview extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping them down to 3-3. They took a blow against the Gretna East Griffins, falling 62-21. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Trojans of the 54-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2024.
Despite the loss, Platteview still got an impressive performance from Logan Grosdidier, who rushed for 56 yards and one score on only seven carries, and also threw for 168 yards and one TD. Grosdidier's longest rush was for an impressive 62 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Cash Porter also helped out with an impressive 81 receiving yards.
As for Gretna East, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 5-1. The final result isn't all that surprising considering their considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Nebraska football rankings (they are ranked eighth, while Platteview is ranked 73rd).
Connor Sams was his usual excellent self, rushing for 328 yards and a pair of touchdowns while picking up 19.3 yards per carry, and also catching one TD. Those 328 rushing yards gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Chase Grow, who rushed for 51 yards and a pair of scores.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Platteview is set to challenge their familiar foe Gretna at 7:00 p.m. on the 10th. Meanwhile, Gretna East will face off against rival Ralston at 7:00 p.m. on the 10th.
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