Having just played yesterday, Elkhorn North will get right back to it and host the Waverly Vikings at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Thursday, Elkhorn North strolled past Blair with points to spare, taking the game 43-28. The win made it back-to-back victories for Elkhorn North.
Meanwhile, Waverly waltzed into their contest on Friday with seven straight wins... but they left with eight. They walked away with a 53-43 win over the Grizzlies. Given the Vikings' advantage in MaxPreps' Nebraska basketball rankings (they are ranked seventh, while the Grizzlies are ranked 169th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Waverly's win came from a few key players Elkhorn North will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Berkley Lambrecht, who posted 15 points. Those 15 points gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Parker Christiansen, who earned 14 points.
Waverly's victory was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-1. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 56.8 points per game. As for Elkhorn North, the win got them back to even at 7-7.
Elkhorn North came up short against Waverly in their previous meeting back in January of 2024, falling 58-48. Will Elkhorn North have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
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