Elkhorn North extended their winning streak to three on Tuesday, bumping them up to 10-5. They walked away with a 4-1 victory over the Standing Bear Grizzlies. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 10-1 on Saturday.
Paige Asher
| 09/04/25 vs Hastings | 1 |
| 08/21/25 @ Lincoln Northwest | 4 |
| 09/02/25 vs Pius X | 4 |
| 08/26/25 vs Gretna East | 7 |
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Paige Asher spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on one hit and racked up 12 Ks. Those 12 strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
On the hitting side, Elkhorn North saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Addi Schneider, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one run.
Elkhorn North hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They are a perfect 7-0 when they post two or more strikeouts.
As for Standing Bear, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-8 record this season. Having soared to a lofty 11 runs in the game before, they couldn't push the score so high this time.
On Standing Bear's side, Ella Flamme was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she pitched five innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. Flamme has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Maxim Hall made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and got on base in all three of her plate appearances with one double and one RBI.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Elkhorn North will head out to square off against Duchesne/Roncalli at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Elkhorn North's pitchers better be ready for this one: Duchesne/Roncalli has averaged an impressive 6.1 runs per game this season. As for Standing Bear, they will challenge Gretna at 5:45 p.m. on Thursday. The Dragons' pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so the Grizzlies' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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