High school softball: Saturday’s 4A regionals & 2A first round recaps

Deseret Peak dominated Cottonwood 17-1 in a 4A Regional matchup to secure a 2-0 series win and advance to the Super Regionals. The Golden Eagles exploded with an 11-run first inning and added six more in the second, showcasing a strong offensive performance. Kaydence Spires contributed with 3 RBIs, while Matisyn Skinner earned the win on the mound with two strikeouts. Cottonwood managed only three hits in the game and committed six errors.

Stansbury 17, Murray 1

Stansbury overcame an early disadvantage with a commanding 17-1 victory over Murray to sweep the 4A Regional series with a 2-0 result. The Stallions surged ahead with a seven-run first inning, with Bryn Leigh Jones contributing two doubles and earning the win on the mound with seven strikeouts. Despite Murray’s single run in the third inning, the Stansbury offense continued to dominate, ensuring its advance to the 4A Super Regionals.

Orem 15, Jordan 0

Avery Allen hit two home runs, going 2 for 2 with five RBIs, as Orem secured a dominant 15-0 victory over Jordan in a 4A Regional game. The Tigers scored all their runs in the first inning, effectively sealing the game’s outcome. With the 2-0 series win, Orem advances to the 4A Super Regionals.

Hurricane 8, Pine View 2

Hurricane advanced to the 4A Super Regionals with a 2-0 series win after defeating Pine View 8-2 in Game 2 of the regional matchup. Hurricane’s Ashlyn Hirschi struck out nine and added three RBIs. Ruby Seely homered in the third inning, contributing to Hurricane’s lead after a three-run second inning. Pine View put up single runs in the first and seventh innings but couldn’t overcome Hurricane’s early advantage. Hurricane will play No. 5 Ridgeline in the 4A Super Regionals.

Snow Canyon 10, Juan Diego 8

Brooklyn Smith led Snow Canyon by going 3 for 3 in their 10-8 win over Juan Diego in Game 3 of the 4A Regional best-of-3 series. After trailing in earlier innings, Snow Canyon’s pivotal rally came with four runs in the sixth inning. This victory allowed Snow Canyon to bounce back after their Game 2 loss earlier in the day.

2A Playoffs

South Summit 14, Parowan 1

Adeline Aste went 4 for 4 with an extra base hit and four RBIs as South Summit won 14-1 against Parowan in the first round of the 2A playoffs. South Summit scored early with 3 runs in the first inning and continued to extend their lead with six runs in the fourth inning. Jayvien Clegg was the winning pitcher for the Wildcats, striking out five.

Enterprise 17, American Leadership 2

Fourth-seeded Enterprise triumphed over No. 13 American Leadership with a decisive 17-2 victory in a 2A first round playoff matchup. Enterprise’s Lauren Ramos went 2 for 4 at the plate, driving in three runs to help extend its lead after the team scored consistently in each inning. The Wolves capitalized on American Leadership’s 10 errors and maintained a strong defense, while Mylee Platt recorded six strikeouts to secure the win.

Duchesne 16, North Summit 0

In a dominant performance at the 2A first round playoffs, No. 3 Duchesne overwhelmed No. 14 North Summit with a 16-0 victory. Duchesne’s Brecklyn Skewes went 2 for 3 and drove in four runs, while Lorisa Mower picked up the win with four strikeouts. Duchesne built an insurmountable lead early, scoring six runs in the first inning and ten more in the second.

Grand 11, Millard 1

Seventh-seeded Grand cruised past tenth-seeded Millard, winning 11-1 in a 2A first-round playoff contest. Grand established an early lead with two runs in the first inning and capped off the game with a seven-run fifth inning. Chloe Byrd went 2 for 4 at the plate and recorded ten strikeouts on the mound for Grand. Millard scored its sole run in the first inning but failed to build on it as the game progressed.

Gunnison Valley 12, North Sevier 2

Rylee Bartholomew pitched the entire game, striking out 11 as Gunnison Valley won 12-2 against North Sevier in a 2A first-round playoff game. Gunnison Valley took command early, scoring six runs in the first inning and adding three more in the second. North Sevier managed to score two runs in the third inning but couldn’t match the Bulldogs’ offensive strength. Atley Coates went 2 for 4 with a double, contributing three RBIs for the Bulldogs.

South Sevier 11, Kanab 1

Kinsey Parsons went 3 for 4 with a home run and four RBIs, helping South Sevier win 11-1 against Kanab in a 2A first round playoff game. The Rams took an early lead by scoring three runs in the first inning, then added two in the third and finished with a four-run surge in the fourth. Kanab managed its only run in the fourth inning. Kaitlyn Lynch earned the win on the mound for South Sevier, striking out six.

Kanab 14, American Leadership 0

Kanab overpowered American Leadership 14-0 in a state tournament elimination contest. Kanab seized an early advantage with three runs in the first inning and exploded for 10 more runs in the third to seal the game. Danni Waters pitched a complete game shutout with seven strikeouts, while Marisa Jensen impressed at the plate, going 4 for 4 with four RBIs.

North Sevier 15, North Summit 11

North Sevier defeated North Summit 15-11 in an elimination game of the 2A state tournament. North Summit took an early lead, scoring three runs in the first inning, but North Sevier responded with a five-run effort in the second inning and an eight-run third inning. Kadee Bosshardt went 2 for 4 with two home runs and six RBIs, while Tesslee Quarnberg pitched effectively, recording five strikeouts for the Wolves.