St. Paul Lutheran hadn't done well against Lafayette County recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Saints were the clear victors by a 16-3 margin over the Huskers. The Saints not only won on Friday, but they posted their biggest win since May 5, 2025 (when they won 17-2).

Saints
| 03/27/26 @ Lafayette County | 16-3 |
| 03/26/26 vs Sweet Springs | 7-6 |
| 03/24/26 @ Cole Camp | 6-2 |
The victory (which was St. Paul Lutheran's third in a row) raised their record to 3-0. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 9.7 runs this season. As for Lafayette County, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. St. Paul Lutheran will welcome Wellington-Napoleon at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Tigers' pitching crew has only allowed 2.2 runs per game this season, so the Saints' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Lafayette County, they will host Lawson at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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