Elder is off to a fast start in Cincinnati baseball and it's not because the Panthers are playing a cupcake schedule.  Just the opposite. 

The Panthers, Ohio Division I defending state champions, are off to a 8-0 start and are doing it in an impressive manner.  Five of their five wins have come against top-10 ranked teams, including No. 2 Moeller, No. 3 St. Xavier, No. 6 Glen Este, No. 7 La Salle and No. 10 Oak Hills.

Elder is getting it done with a potent offense that is averaging 9.1 runs a game and a pitching staff that has allowed only 13 runs (1.62 avg.). The Panthers closest game to date was a 4-1 win over Moeller.