League recap: Snow Canyon extends undefeated streak to four games

By Staff Report May 7, 2012, 12:00am

3A Region 9 league recap: 5/7/12

Snow Canyon (20-4, 10-2) has won four games in a row, 3A Region 9's longest active win streak. The streak was extended by another 3 games over the past week, includinga 11-0 win over Cedar City. Austin Ovard's hot bat led the team this week, as he racked up three hits and six RBIs.

Canyon View made the biggest jump in the national rankings, moving from 26 to 18 thanks to a 6-0 record over the past week.

The Warriors's pitching was especially stingy this week, allowing seven hits and five walks to lead the league in both categories. On the season, Snow Canyon has allowed just 94 hits, while striking out 218 batters. Riley Gates leads Snow Canyon with 85 strikeouts in 43 innings.