The Elkhorn Elks will face off against the Union Grove Broncos at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Having struggled with three losses in a row, Elkhorn turned things around against Wilmot on Tuesday. They blew past the Panthers 17-3.
Elkhorn got a massive performance out of Ellie Jacobson, who went 3-for-5 with one home run, six RBI, and two runs. Macy Salek was another key player, going 4-for-5 with four runs, two stolen bases, and one RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Elkhorn kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
The home team had won the previous four meetings between Union Grove and Elkhorn, and Union Grove kept the tradition alive. The Broncos walked away with a 10-5 win over the Elks on Monday. With that victory, the Broncos brought their scoring average up to 6.3 runs per game.
Ciara Hage made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched seven innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off nine hits. Hage was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two RBI and one double. Those two RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Ava Greening and Emma Santarelli did most of the damage at the plate: Greening went 3-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs, while Santarelli went 3-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most runs Greening has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was McKenna Bones, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and one RBI.
Elkhorn's win bumped their record up to 10-5. As for Union Grove, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-4 record this season.
Elkhorn came up short against Union Grove when the teams last played on Monday, falling 10-5. Will the Elks have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
