
Antlers
08/28/25 vs Douglas County West | 11-10 |
08/26/25 @ Waverly | 5-1 |
08/23/25 vs Mercy | 11-0 |
08/23/25 vs Lincoln East | 6-10 |
08/22/25 vs Millard North | 0-7 |
Elkhorn had lost six games at home dating back to last season, but after bumping their record up to 4-3 on Thursday that streak is in the rearview. They had just enough and edged out the Douglas County West Falcon 11-10. With that win, the Antlers brought their scoring average up to 6.3 runs per game.
Olivia Rivera and Maddie Mitchell did most of the damage at the plate: Rivera went 3-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and two doubles, while Mitchell went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and one run. Another player making a difference was Karlie Villwok, who went 3-for-4 with three runs and one stolen base.
Elkhorn was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .406. They are 3-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
As for Douglas County West, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-4 record this season. That patch can't be blamed on the team's hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.8 runs over those games.
On Douglas County West's side, Bella Zach was cooking despite her team's loss, firing off three home runs, five RBI, and one stolen base while going 3-for-3. Those home runs were Zach's first of the season. Ericka Murphy was another key player, going 1-for-4 with two runs and one double.
Elkhorn has already played their next game, a 7-5 victory against Fremont on the 30th. As for Douglas County West, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next contest, a 5-4 win against St. Cecilia on the 30th.
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