Lincoln North Star hasn't had much luck against Omaha Westside recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Navigators will head out to challenge the Warriors. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Lincoln North Star will roll into the game after a wild two-game stretch: they didn't score any runs on Wednesday, then bounced right back against Lincoln High on Thursday. The Navigators were the clear victors by a 12-1 margin over the Links. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for the Navigators' hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
Lincoln North Star got a great performance from Davis Carter as he tossed five innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. Carter is becoming a predictor of the Navigators' success: when he allows at most three earned runs the team is 4-1 (and 7-10 when he doesn't).
Kaden Klein
| 05/01/25 @ Lincoln High | 2 |
| 04/19/25 @ North Platte | 2 |
| 04/15/25 vs Lincoln High | 2 |
| 03/24/25 vs Buena Vista | 2 |
| 04/28/25 vs Lincoln Southeast | 1 |
| + 4 more games |
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Kaden Klein, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Lincoln North Star is undefeated when Klein posts two or more runs, but 7-11 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Peyton Beals, who went 1-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Lincoln North Star always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .545. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Meanwhile, Omaha Westside faced Millard North in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Tuesday. The Warriors narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Mustangs 2-0. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Warriors as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Reid Beberniss tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run over six innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Jack Schulz was excellent, going 3-for-4 with two RBI and one double. Those three hits gave him a new career-high.
Lincoln North Star's victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 11-11. As for Omaha Westside, their record is now 9-12.
Lincoln North Star couldn't quite get it done against Omaha Westside in their previous meeting back in March of 2024 as they fell 4-1. Can the Navigators avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
