The Highland Rams will head out to take on the Timpview Thunderbirds at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Highland is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season.
On Wednesday, Highland didn't have quite enough to beat Cottonwood and fell 8-7.
Matt Fotheringham
| 03/25/26 @ Cottonwood | 3 |
| 03/12/26 @ West | 3 |
| 03/16/26 @ Kearns | 2 |
| 03/24/26 vs Cottonwood | 1 |
| 03/20/26 @ Deseret Peak | 1 |
| + 3 more games |
James Gordon and Matt Fotheringham stepped up to the plate in a big way. Gordon went 2-for-3 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one double, while Fotheringham went 2-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double. Fotheringham has become a key player for Highland: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 2-8 otherwise. Gus Pollard also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
Meanwhile, Timpview made easy work of Logan on Friday and carried off a 10-3 win.
Cole Engemann was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Engemann was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two runs and one double.
In other batting news, Beckham Woodward was incredible, going 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high. Will Cannon was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two runs and two RBI.
Timpview kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Timpview has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-4 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.8 runs over those games. As for Highland, their loss was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 4-9.
Highland got the 'W' in their previous matchup back in March of 2022 against Timpview by a conclusive 13-0 score. Do the Rams have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Thunderbirds turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
