On Saturday, Norfolk faced Elkhorn in a battle between two of the state's top teams. While the 0-0 score might suggest a draw, it was the Norfolk Panthers who were credited with the victory. The Norfolk Panthers got it done in the shootout by posting four goals to the Elkhorn Antlers' two. The win was nothing new for Norfolk as they're now sitting on four straight.
Norfolk pushed their record up to 5-1 with that victory, which was their third straight at home. As for Elkhorn, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-3 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Norfolk will play host again on Tuesday to welcome Kearney, where kickoff is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. Norfolk's last three matchups have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Elkhorn, they will be playing at home against Northwest at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Nebraska (Northwest is ranked 12th, while Elkhorn is ranked 15th).
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