Lincoln Northwest is 0-3 against Elkhorn since April of 2023 but things could change on Friday. The Falcons will head out to square off against the Antlers at 5:30 p.m. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Lincoln Northwest took a three-goal defeat the last time they faced off against Waverly, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Falcons narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Vikings 2-1. The victory was a breath of fresh air for Lincoln Northwest as it put an end to their six-game losing streak.
Evan Lucas and Crew Vongchanh scored both of Lincoln Northwest's goals, which were season-firsts for both players.
Meanwhile, Elkhorn waltzed into their game on Tuesday with four straight wins... but they left with five. Their defense stepped up to hand the Cougars a 3-0 shutout. Elkhorn might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four contests by three goals or more this season.
Elkhorn pushed their record up to 6-3 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. Those road victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they scored ten goals over those three matchups. As for Lincoln Northwest, their win bumped their record up to 2-6.
Lincoln Northwest came up short against Elkhorn when the teams last played back in April of 2024, falling 4-2. Can the Falcons avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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