Grand Island's last matchup with Papillion-LaVista South could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's matchup on Friday. The Islanders came up short against the Titans, falling 9-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Islanders have suffered since April 29, 2024.
Grand Island got a good showing from Gavin Ruether, who tossed 2.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits.
On the hitting side, Grand Island saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Brock Cushing, who scored a run while going 2-for-2.
Islanders
| 04/11/25 vs Papillion-LaVista South | 3-9 |
| 04/10/25 @ Norfolk | 9-0 |
| 04/09/25 @ Lincoln High | 16-0 |
| 04/07/25 vs North Platte | 4-1 |
| 04/03/25 @ Millard South | 3-4 |
With the loss, Grand Island broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 6-3. As for Papillion-LaVista South, the win (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 11-3.
Coincidentally, Grand Island and Papillion-LaVista South will both be playing Lincoln Northeast the next time they take the field. The Titans will head out to face the Rockets at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, while the Islanders will play them later in the day, at 7:00 p.m.
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