High school softball: Friday’s 4A Regionals Game 1 recaps

Kiley Hoshnic went 3 for 3 with a home run and four RBIs as Orem defeated Jordan 15-0 in a 4A state tournament game. Orem scored five runs in the first inning, adding seven more in the second and maintaining their lead with two in the third. The Tigers’ pitching staff was dominant, allowing no hits and striking out 12, all from Hoshnic.

Stansbury 2, Murray 0

Stansbury seized a 2-0 win against Murray in a tightly contested 4A state tournament regionals game. Stansbury scored its two runs in the final inning, capitalizing on a Murray error. Despite Murray’s nine hits, the team’s inability to convert runs proved costly, while Stansbury’s Bryn Leigh Jones struck out 13 Spartan hitters to secure the victory.

Timpanogos 5, Mountain View 4

Timpanogos rallied in the third inning to beat Mountain View 5-4 in the opening game of their 4A state tournament regional series. Shaylie Lang went 2 for 4, including a home run, while Kaleah Sao also went 2 for 4 and added a double for the Timberwolves. Mountain View scored early with two runs in the second and another in the third but couldn’t maintain their lead as Timpanogos sealed the victory with a run in the eighth.

Cedar City 14, Provo 1

Hunter Blackner went 2 for 3 and drove in three runs as Cedar City won 14-1 against Provo in the 4A state tournament region game. Cedar City scored 12 runs in the second inning, quickly putting the game out of reach. Provo managed a single run in the fourth but couldn’t overcome the deficit, as Cedar City cruised to a dominant victory.

Deseret Peak 15, Cottonwood 0

Deseret Peak dominated in a regional game, defeating Cottonwood 15-0. The Golden Eagles took an early lead with three runs in the first inning and added seven more in the second. Hennecie Noel sparked the offense, contributing with a triple and driving in three runs. Jaelyn Woods pitched six strikeouts, holding the Colts to just two hits.