Grand Island took a ten-run loss the last time they faced off against Lincoln Southeast, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Islanders narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Knights 6-5. Surprisingly, this marked the Islanders' fourth straight game in which the away team has come away the victor.
Aysha Gawrych
| 09/09/25 @ Lincoln Southeast | 3 |
| 09/06/25 vs Fremont | 2 |
| 08/29/25 vs Lincoln Northeast | 2 |
| 08/23/25 vs Norfolk | 2 |
| 08/21/25 @ Lincoln East | 2 |
The team relied heavily on Aysha Gawrych, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and one stolen base. Those three hits gave her a new career-high. Karstyn Zuelow was another key player, going a perfect 4-for-4 with two doubles, one stolen base, and one run.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Grand Island kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in three consecutive matchups.
The victory was their first on the road , bumping their record up to 3-9. As for Lincoln Southeast, they are on a nine-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-12.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Grand Island is set to take on their familiar foe Lincoln Northeast at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Lincoln Southeast will square off against rival North Platte at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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