Softball Recap: Make It Nine in a Row for Northwest

Vikings

Previous Games

vs GICC 9-10-2026	9-1	W
vs KCHS 9-7-2026	8-0	W
vs KHS 9-5-2026	6-4	W
vs NHS 9-5-2026*	14-2	W
vs AHS 9-5-2026*	18-2	W
+ 4 more games

Northwest entered their tilt with Grand Island Central Catholic on Thursday with eight consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with nine. They blew past the Crusaders 9-1. The win continues a trend for the Vikings in their matchups with the Crusaders: they've now won nine in a row.

Northwest saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lauren Jones, who went a perfect 2-for-2 while posting 2 RBIs, 1 double, and 1 walk. The game marked Jones' first with multiple RBIs this season.

Northwest has now won 16 of their last 17 games at home. That gives them a 10-1 record this season. As for Grand Island Central Catholic, they have now lost nine of their last 11 games on the road. That leaves them at a 5-7 record this season.

Coming up, Northwest will play host again on Monday to welcome North Platte, where first pitch is scheduled at 6:30 p.m. As for Grand Island Central Catholic, they are on the road again on Saturday to play McCook.