Skyhawks
| 04/29/25 vs Spanish Fork | 5 |
| 04/28/25 vs Wasatch | 10 |
| 04/22/25 @ Maple Mountain | 4 |
| 04/19/25 vs Corner Canyon | 16 |
| 04/16/25 vs Desert Hills | 9 |
| + 19 more games |
Salem Hills hasn't had much luck against Springville recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Skyhawks will venture away from home to square off against the Red Devils at 3:30 p.m. Salem Hills is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 12.1 runs per game this season.
Salem Hills blew Spanish Fork out of the water the last time the pair played, but on Tuesday Spanish Fork got their revenge. The Skyhawks fell just short of the Dons by a score of 7-5.
Jocile Norman spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits and racked up six Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Leila Stevenson was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run and two runs. Another player making a difference was Audree Stokes, who went 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Springville came tearing into Tuesday's game with seven straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 11.3 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They put the hurt on the Aviators with a sharp 16-8 win. The result was nothing new for the Red Devils, who have now won 16 contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Allyx Haveron made a splash no matter where she played. She tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Haveron was even better at the plate, firing off two home runs, four runs, and three RBI while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Jaz Ciliezar was incredible, firing off two home runs, four runs, and three RBI while going 3-for-4. Those two home runs gave her a new career-high. Tyler Haveron was another key player, going 2-for-5 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Springville was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .500. They are a perfect 12-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Springville's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 16-5. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.7 runs over those games. As for Salem Hills, their loss was their first in the region, dropping their region record down to 9-1 and their overall record down to 21-3.
Thursday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Salem Hills hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .445. However, it's not like Springville struggles in that department as they've averaged .399. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Salem Hills beat Springville 5-1 in their previous matchup back in April. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Skyhawks since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
