The Cedar Valley Aviators will welcome the Maple Mountain Eagles at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Cedar Valley has struggled recently with four losses in a row, while Maple Mountain will arrive with four straight wins.
On Tuesday, Cedar Valley came up short against Westlake and fell 9-6.
Cedar Valley saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Centry Lundberg, who went 1-for-4 with one stolen base and one run.
Meanwhile, Maple Mountain faced Springville in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Tuesday. The Eagles walked away with a 7-3 victory over the Red Devils.
Gracie Jensen spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on six hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Izzie Groneman, who went 2-for-3 with one home run and five RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March of 2025. Another player making a difference was McClain Carter, who went 1-for-2 with two runs.
Maple Mountain hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least two batters in four consecutive contests.
Cedar Valley's defeat dropped their record down to 9-8. As for Maple Mountain, their win bumped their record up to 11-2.
Thursday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Cedar Valley hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .344. However, it's not like Maple Mountain struggles in that department as they've averaged .349. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Cedar Valley couldn't quite get it done against Maple Mountain in their previous meeting back in May of 2025 as they fell 10-5. Will the Aviators have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
