Northwest let Papillion-LaVista stack four runs on them in the sixth inning on Friday but luckily Northwest prevailed anyway. The Vikings came out on top against the Monarchs by a score of 7-4. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Vikings also won the last time the pair played back in August of 2024.
Graclyn Simmons
| 08/29/25 @ Papillion-LaVista | 7 |
| 08/26/25 @ St. Cecilia | 5 |
| 08/23/25 @ Skutt Catholic | 6 |
| 08/23/25 @ Beatrice | 10 |
| 08/21/25 vs Hastings | 10 |
Graclyn Simmons spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Libby Loman was incredible, going 1-for-2 with one home run and three RBI. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season. Becca Dinkelman was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
They weren't the only ones working in the home run department: Northwest lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Northwest now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Papillion-LaVista, with the loss, they broke their five-game winning streak and moved their record to 5-2.
Northwest wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, a 12-3 win against Lincoln Southeast on the 29th. As for Papillion-LaVista, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 16-2 victory against Pius X on the 29th.
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