Softball Recap: Elkhorn Comes Up Short

Wahoo hit Elkhorn with a six-run fourth inning on Thursday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Antlers took a 7-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Warriors. The Antlers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Warriors apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.

Lina Aden

Base on Balls Against

09/04/25 vs Wahoo	2
09/02/25 @ Gretna	2
08/30/25 vs Blair	2
08/28/25 vs Douglas County West	1
08/26/25 @ Waverly	1
+ 5 more games

Lina Aden was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over seven innings while giving up five earned (and two unearned) runs off ten hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was even better at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and one double.

In other batting news, Karlie Villwok made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 1-for-4 with one home run.

Elkhorn has also traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-6 record this season. As for Wahoo, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-2 record this season.

Elkhorn will square off against Standing Bear at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Wahoo, they will head out to face off against Waverly at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Warriors' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Vikings have averaged an impressive 8.2 runs per game this season.