The Elkhorn South Storm will head out to challenge the Norfolk Panthers on Monday. Elkhorn South's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Norfolk's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Elkhorn South is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Nebraska's top teams: Kearney, who was ranked 18th in their home state at the time (Elkhorn South was ranked 23rd). Elkhorn South put the hurt on Kearney with a sharp 10-1 victory on Friday. The high-scoring effort was just what the Storm needed considering they were shutout in their previous contest.
Meanwhile, Norfolk waltzed into their match on Friday with five straight wins... but they left with six. They skirted past the Spartans 7-6.
Elkhorn South now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Norfolk, their win bumped their record up to 6-2.
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