Elkhorn North has gone 7-1 against Bennington recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. The Wolves will be playing in front of their home fans against the Badgers at 5:30 p.m. The two teams are strolling into their games after big wins in their previous games.
Elkhorn North is headed into the contest after thoroughly thrashing Platteview: they outscored them in every quarter. The Wolves were the clear victors by a 65-40 margin over the Trojans on Saturday. The Wolves haven't had any issues with the Trojans recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive victory against them.
Payton Palmer
| 12/06/25 @ Platteview | 14 |
| 01/10/25 vs Standing Bear | 13 |
| 12/21/24 vs Norris | 12 |
| 01/30/25 @ Blair | 10 |
| 01/24/25 vs Pender | 10 |
Elkhorn North got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Payton Palmer out in front who almost dropped a double-double with 14 points and nine rebounds. Those 14 points gave Palmer a new career-high. Kaylee Lake was another key player, shooting 58% from the field on her way to 17 points and seven boards.
Elkhorn North smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive boards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Platteview only pulled down three offensive rebounds.
Meanwhile, a well-balanced attack led Bennington over Mercy in every quarter on their way to victory on Tuesday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that the Badgers blew the Monarchs out of the water with an 80-31 final score. Fans of the Badgers have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ points.
Elkhorn North's victory bumped their record up to 2-0. As for Bennington, their win bumped their record up to 3-0.
Things could have been worse for Elkhorn North, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 55-39 loss to Bennington in their previous matchup back in December of 2024. Will the Wolves have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
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