From the first snap, Gretna flooded Omaha Burke in a 44-0 win on the road to open their defense of a vacated state championship.
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From the Inside this week's Gretna Breeze: Aug. 31 series
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The Gretna defense celebrates after a pick-six by senior Alex Runge (No. 8) in the first half of the Dragons’ 44-0 win over the Bulldogs in Omaha on Thursday, Aug. 25.
Gretna senior Cameron Bothwell kicks the ball off the tee to begin the Dragons’ 2022 season against Omaha Burke on Thursday, Aug. 25.
A trio of Gretna defenders hit Burke quarterback Rodney Whaley (No. 10) during the Dragons’ 44-0 win over the Bulldogs in Omaha on Thursday, Aug. 25.
The Gretna Dragons take the field for the first time in 2022 prior to kickoff against Omaha Burke on Thursday, Aug. 25.
The Gretna offense huddles in the first half of their 44-0 win over the Bulldogs in Omaha on Thursday, Aug. 25.
The Gretna offensive line faces the Burke defense in the first half of the Dragons' 44-0 win over the Bulldogs in Omaha on Thursday, Aug. 25.
The Gretna students dished out in a Hawaiian theme at the end of the first quarter of the Dragons' 44-0 win over the Bulldogs in Omaha on Thursday, Aug. 25.
Korver Demma (No. 11) and Harrison Weber (No. 50) combine for a sack and safety during the Dragons' 44-0 win over the Bulldogs in Omaha on Thursday, Aug. 25.
Gretna linebacker Isaiah Weber (No. 33) indicates which way possession should go after recovering a fumble in the second quarter of the Dragons' 44-0 win over the Bulldogs in Omaha on Thursday, Aug. 25.
Gretna offensive linemen Bennett Stock (No. 67), John Schaffert (No. 52) and Aaron Sibley (No. 55) lift up Isaiah Weber (No. 33) after the senior's second TD run against Omaha Burke on Thursday, Aug. 25.
Gretna wide receiver Joe Roll turns toward the endzone after catching a pass on the way to a 49-yard touchdown during the first quarter of the Dragons' 44-0 win over the Bulldogs in Omaha on Thursday, Aug. 25.
Gretna senior defensive end Korver Demma kneels before kickoff on Thursday, Aug. 25 at Omaha Burke.
Korver Demma (No. 11) lines up during the second quarter of the Dragons' 44-0 win over the Bulldogs in Omaha on Thursday, Aug. 25.
Micah Holston (No. 77) and Brayden Moore (No. 44) pursue Bulldogs quarterback Rodney Whaley during the Dragons' 44-0 win over the Bulldogs in Omaha on Thursday, Aug. 25.
Gretna head coach Mike Kayl (middle, grey polo) watches on the sideline during the Dragons' 44-0 win over the Bulldogs in Omaha on Thursday, Aug. 25.
Gretna senior quarterback Zane Flores (No. 12) looks for an open receiver during the Dragons' 44-0 win over the Bulldogs in Omaha on Thursday, Aug. 25.
Gretna senior quarterback Zane Flores (right) throws during the Dragons' 44-0 win over the Bulldogs in Omaha on Thursday, Aug. 25.
