Softball Recap: Juab falls despite strong effort from Dusti Draper

By Team Reports Apr 29, 2024, 4:34pm

Softball Recap: Juab Wasps vs. Canyon View Falcons

Juab lost against Canyon View two weeks ago, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Monday. The Juab Wasps lost 13-4 to the Canyon View Falcons. The loss continues a trend for Juab in their matchups with Canyon View: they've now lost four in a row.

Dusti Draper was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.

On Canyon View's side, Elli John spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up six Ks. John has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in 11 consecutive pitching appearances.

On the hitting side, Canyon View got a massive performance out of Gracie Burt, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Saige Hancock, who went 3-for-5 with a home run, three runs, and two RBI.

Juab's defeat dropped their record down to 12-8. As for Canyon View, their victory bumped their record up to 13-11.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Juab is on the road again on Tuesday to play North Sanpete at 3:30 p.m. As for Canyon View, they will square off against Richfield at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday.

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