Elkhorn North had to kick off their season on the road on Thursday, but they showed no ill effects. They never let the Lincoln Northwest Falcons get on the board and left with a 12-0 win. The Wolves have beaten the Falcons the last four times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Falcons has come to flipping the script.
Lauren Jardine looked comfortable as she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Paige Asher came in to relieve Jardine and was airtight, giving up no runs, hits or walks in her two innings pitched.
On the hitting side, Lily Maxell was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Delaney Phalen, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.
Elkhorn North always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .586. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Lincoln Northwest only posted an OBP of .000.
Coming up, Elkhorn North will face off against Omaha North at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Lincoln Northwest, they will take on Duchesne/Roncalli in a tournament on Saturday.
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