Recap: Elkhorn North vs. Bennington Badgers
Elkhorn North put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They were the clear victor by a 77-54 margin over Bennington. Elkhorn North might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won six matchups by 23 points or more this season.
Bennington's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Skylar Johnson, who scored 14 points. Johnson continues to roll, besting her previous point total in each of the last four games she's played. Harper Bohaboj was another key contributor, scoring six points along with seven rebounds and five assists.
Elkhorn North's win bumped their record up to 7-0. As for Bennington, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-2.
Elkhorn North won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Norris at 4:00 p.m. on December 30, 2023. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Nebraska (Norris is ranked sixth, while Elkhorn North is ranked third). Bennington will be staying on the road on Saturday to face off against Waverly at 12:00 p.m. on December 30, 2023. Waverly is strutting with some offensive muscle, as they've averaged 55.8 points per game.
