The Bountiful Redhawks will face off against the West Field Longhorns at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Bountiful has given up an average of 7.4 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Deseret Peak hit Bountiful with a 12-run sixth inning on Thursday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Redhawks lost 15-5 to the Golden Eagles.
Reagan Duryea was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBI and one run. McKinley Duryea was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base.
Meanwhile, West Field faced Clearfield in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Thursday. The Longhorns put the hurt on the Falcons with a sharp 10-1 victory. The Longhorns might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight games by nine runs or more this season.
Brinklee Hadley spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on five hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Ayzlee Sessions, who went 2-for-3 with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Alena Lynch, who went 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
West Field's win was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 11-4. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.1 runs over those games. As for Bountiful, their defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 8-8.
Friday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Bountiful has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .451. However, it's not like West Field struggles in that department as they've averaged .490. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Bountiful's way against West Field in their previous meeting back in March of 2025, as Bountiful made off with an 11-2 win. Will the Redhawks repeat their success, or do the Longhorns have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
