Elkhorn North extended their winning streak to three on Tuesday, bumping them up to 10-5. They came out on top against the Standing Bear Grizzlies by a score of 4-1. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 10-1 on Saturday.
Paige Asher
| 09/04/25 vs Hastings | 1 |
| 08/21/25 @ Lincoln Northwest | 4 |
| 09/02/25 vs Pius X | 4 |
| 08/26/25 vs Gretna East | 7 |
| 09/08/25 vs Waverly | 7 |
Paige Asher spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on one hit and racked up 12 Ks. Those 12 strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
On the hitting side, Elkhorn North's win was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Addi Schneider, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one run.
Elkhorn North hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least three batters in four consecutive matches.
As for Standing Bear, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-8 record this season. Having soared to a lofty 11 runs in the game before, they couldn't push the score so high this time.
On Standing Bear's side, Ella Flamme was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she pitched five innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. Flamme has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Maxim Hall was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with one double and one RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Elkhorn North will head out to take on Duchesne/Roncalli at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Standing Bear, they will venture away from home to square off against Gretna at 5:45 p.m. on Thursday. The Dragons' pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so the Grizzlies' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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