Softball Game Preview: Lincoln Northwest Falcons vs. Buena Vista Bison

The Lincoln Northwest Falcons will take on the Buena Vista Bison at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have had a bumpy ride up to this point with five consecutive losses for Lincoln Northwest and three for Buena Vista.

Elkhorn hit Lincoln Northwest with a 12-run third inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Falcons lost 14-1 to the Antlers.

Meanwhile, Buena Vista fell victim to Bellevue West and their airtight pitching crew on Wednesday. They came up short against the Thunderbirds, falling 10-0.

Lincoln Northwest's defeat dropped their record down to 2-22. As for Buena Vista, their loss dropped their record down to 7-17.

Everything went Lincoln Northwest's way against Buena Vista in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, as Lincoln Northwest made off with a 16-0 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Falcons since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.