
Antlers
09/09/25 @ Mercy | 12 |
08/28/25 vs Douglas County West | 11 |
08/23/25 vs Mercy | 11 |
08/22/25 vs Bellevue East | 8 |
08/30/25 vs Cozad | 7 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Elkhorn). Everything went their way against the Mercy Monarchs on Tuesday as they made off with a 12-1 win. The victory continues a trend for the Antlers in their matchups with the Monarchs: they've now won six in a row.
Lexi Randles spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on seven hits.
At the plate, Karlie Villwok was a standout: she went 3-for-5 with three RBI, one triple, and one run. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Samantha Michaud, who went 4-for-5 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Elkhorn kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
The win got Elkhorn back to even at 8-8. As for Mercy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-10 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Elkhorn will head out to face off against Blair at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bears' pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so the Antlers' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Mercy, they will head out on the road to take on Duchesne/Roncalli at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Mercy's pitchers better be ready for this one: Duchesne/Roncalli has averaged an impressive 9.7 runs per game this season.
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