North Bend Central hadn't done well against Tekamah-Herman recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. North Bend Central had just enough and edged out Tekamah-Herman 10-8. That result was just more of the same for these two, as North Bend Central also won the last time the pair played back in September of 2024.
Emma Rangeloff was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and four unearned) runs off ten hits. Rangeloff was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and two RBI. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season.
In other batting news, Hallie Mottl was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one triple, and two RBI. Vanessa Cummings also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Tigers
| 09/02/25 @ Tekamah-Herman | 12 |
| 08/28/25 vs Pierce | 9 |
| 08/26/25 @ Raymond Central | 7 |
| 08/26/25 vs Yutan-Mead | 7 |
| 08/25/25 @ Centennial | 9 |
| + 9 more games |
North Bend Central kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in September of 2024.
The victory made it two in a row for North Bend Central and bumps their season record up to 5-5. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of 1.5 runs across that stretch. As for Tekamah-Herman, they dropped their record down to 3-5 with the loss, which was their third straight at home.
Coming up, North Bend Central will host Boone Central on Thursday. The Tigers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Cardinals have averaged an impressive 7.6 runs per game this season. As for Tekamah-Herman, they are taking a road trip to face off against NEN at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. NEN's pitching crew has only allowed 2.1 runs per game this season, so Tekamah-Herman's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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