While Gretna East couldn't topple Norris on Monday, it's impossible to ignore the impact made by underclassman Hadley McDowell. McDowell wasn't messing around, striking out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off seven hits. The pitching appearance was her seventh straight with two or fewer walks.
Coming up, McDowell and Gretna East will head out on the road to face off against Lincoln Northwest at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The last time McDowell duked it out with the Falcons (on Thursday), the Griffins came out on top by a score of 7-0. Will another strong game from McDowell be enough to do it again? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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