Soccer Game Preview: Lincoln Northwest vs. Elkhorn North

Lincoln Northwest is 0-3 against Elkhorn North since March of 2023 but things could change on Thursday. The Falcons will challenge Wolves at 7:00 p.m. Lincoln Northwest's last three matchups have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.

Lincoln Northwest is likely headed into the contest with a focus on the second half, which is when things went downhill against Gretna on Tuesday. The Falcons fell just short of the Dragons by a score of 1-0. That's two games in a row now that Lincoln Northwest have lost by just one goal.

Meanwhile, after failing to score in their last game, Elkhorn North made sure to put some goals up on the board against Norris on Tuesday. They were the clear victors by a 4-0 margin over the Titans. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for Elkhorn North's offense, which had struggled in the games prior.

Lincoln Northwest's defeat dropped their record down to 4-10. As for Elkhorn North, their win bumped their record up to 9-4.

Lincoln Northwest couldn't quite get it done against Elkhorn North when the teams last played back in April of 2024 as they fell 2-0. Can the Falcons avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.