Penney was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their ninth straight defeat. They came up short against the North Platte Panthers, falling 10-3. The Hornets were not able to make up for their loss to the Panthers from their previous meeting back in April of 2025.

Hudson Creekmore
| 04/23/26 vs North Platte | 6 |
| 04/14/26 vs Bishop LeBlond | 8 |
| 04/07/26 @ Braymer | 7 |
Hudson Creekmore put in work while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run.
Penney's defeat dropped their record down to 4-14. As for North Platte, they pushed their record up to 15-4 with the win, which was their sixth straight on the road.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Penney will welcome Lawson at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for North Platte, they will be playing in front of their home fans against South Holt at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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