GI baseball gets some rest

After stunning No. 1-rated Omaha Creighton Prep to open the Class A State Tournament, the Islanders got to relax and wait to find out its next opponent. Now, 48 hours later, it is Omaha Westside who moved on to face G.I. in the second round.
Coach Rick Kissack and the players didn't feel there was a big benefit to getting the only game in on Saturday. They are living the one-game-at-a-time motto, and they are doing it well this postseason.
But the obvious advantages are there. While more than likely six ace pitchers went on Monday, Grand Island's Kash Kalkowski was on his second day's rest after a complete-game two-hitter against the Junior Jays. He'll be able to come back earlier than other teams' No. 1s. And it's a confident, well-rested team going against Westside.
First pitch at Haymarket Park is Tuesday at 10 a.m.