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| 09/06/25 - Neutral | 14-3 W |
| 08/23/25 - Away | 12-1 W |
| 10/16/24 - Neutral | 6-4 W |
| 10/05/24 - Home | 2-5 L |
| 08/23/24 - Home | 2-0 W |
| + 5 more games |
Papillion-LaVista is 8-2 against Millard West since September of 2022 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Saturday. The Monarchs will venture away from home to take on the Wildcats at 9:00 a.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Papillion-LaVista came out on top against Marian on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive six-run first inning. The Monarchs blew past the Crusaders 9-1. The victory was nothing new for the Monarchs as they're now sitting on five straight.
Kaylee Huffman spent all five innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on three hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Alexa Taylor, who went 2-for-4 with two doubles, one stolen base, and one run. That's the most doubles she has posted since back in August. The team also got some help courtesy of Avery Skradski, who earned three runs and two stolen bases.
Papillion-LaVista was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .417. They are a perfect 17-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Meanwhile, Millard West owes their pitching crew a big pat on the back after their performance on Thursday. They were the clear victors by an 8-0 margin over Omaha Central.
Lily Van Boskirk was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. Aubrey Burdorf was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one home run, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Papillion-LaVista's record is now 24-8. As for Millard West, their record now sits at 22-7.
Papillion-LaVista's speedy runners might be the difference in Saturday's game. The Monarchs have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5.4 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Millard West, though, as they've been averaging only 0.7 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Papillion-LaVista continue to outrun the ball?
Papillion-LaVista took their win against Millard West in their previous matchup back in September by a conclusive 14-3 score. Do the Monarchs have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Wildcats turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
