Northwest came out on top against Kearney on Tuesday thanks in part to the team's impressive five-run second inning. The Vikings took their contest against the Bearcats 8-4. The win continues a trend for the Vikings in their matchups with the Bearcats: they've now won three in a row.
Graclyn Simmons
| 09/02/25 @ Kearney | 10 |
| 08/29/25 vs Pius X | 10 |
| 08/29/25 @ Papillion-LaVista | 7 |
| 08/26/25 @ St. Cecilia | 5 |
| 08/23/25 @ Skutt Catholic | 6 |
| + 2 more games |
Graclyn Simmons spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Libby Loman was incredible, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in October of 2024. Becca Dinkelman was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two doubles and one RBI.
They weren't the only ones working in the home run department: Northwest lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now launched at least two home runs in four consecutive games.
Northwest's record now sits at 6-2. As for Kearney, with the defeat, they broke their six-game winning streak and moved their record to 8-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Northwest will venture away from home to square off against Kearney Catholic at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Kearney, they will challenge Lincoln High at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Links have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 13.5 runs per game on average), something the Bearcats will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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