Softball Game Preview: Timberline Wolves vs. Meridian Warriors

Timberline is 9-1 against Meridian since April of 2018 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Saturday. The Timberline Wolves will host the Meridian Warriors at 11:00 a.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.

Timberline gave up the first runs on Friday, but they didn't let that get them down. Everything went their way against Boise as Timberline made off with a 12-1 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Wolves.

Delaney Wright was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single hit and allowed only one earned run while striking out eight over five innings pitched. What's more, she gave up only zero hits, the fewest she's had since back in March of 2024. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with one double and one RBI.

In other batting news, Timberline got a massive performance out of Ivy Norskog, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Arianna Lough, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.

Timberline always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .545. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Boise only posted an OBP of .133.

Meanwhile, Meridian came into Friday's matchup having lost six straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They had just enough and edged out Kuna 12-11 on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Warriors have posted against the Kavemen since May 8, 2018.

Timberline's win bumped their record up to 2-0. As for Meridian, the victory got them back to even at 1-1.

Timberline took their win against Meridian when the teams last played back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 11-4. Does Timberline have another victory up their sleeve, or will Meridian turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.