Softball Game Preview: Lone Peak Knights vs. Springville Red Devils

The Lone Peak Knights will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against the Springville Red Devils at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.

Lone Peak came up short against South Summit on Saturday, falling 12-2.

Lone Peak saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Clara Gourley, who went 1-for-2 with one double and one RBI. Ainsley Erickson also deserves some recognition as she scored her first run of the season.

The home team had won the previous three meetings between Springville and Payson, and Payson kept the tradition alive. Springville fell just short of Payson by a score of 12-11 on Tuesday. The loss was the Red Devils' first of the season.

Jaz Ciliezar made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Tyler Haveron, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.

Even though they lost, Springville lost a few balls and finished the game with four home runs. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Payson only one home run.

Having lost for the first time this season, Springville fell to 2-1. As for Lone Peak, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-3 record this season.

Lone Peak might still be hurting after the 18-0 defeat they got from Springville in their previous meeting back in March of 2015. Will Lone Peak have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.