The Woods Cross Wildcats will challenge the Clearfield Falcons at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Woods Cross is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season.
Woods Cross will roll into the game after a wild two-game stretch: they didn't score any runs on Friday, then bounced right back against Roy on Tuesday. The Wildcats were the clear victors by a 14-7 margin over the Royals. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Wildcats as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Bree Benson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and four unearned) runs on nine hits. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
Rylee Feller
| 04/15/25 @ Roy | 4 |
| 03/12/25 vs Roy | 2 |
| 03/11/25 @ Bonneville | 2 |
| 04/18/24 vs Roy | 2 |
| 03/19/24 @ Roy | 2 |
On the hitting side, Woods Cross got a massive performance out of Rylee Feller, who went 4-for-5 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. Those four hits gave Feller a new career-high. Audrey Ayala was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all six of her plate appearances.
Feller wasn't the only one making solid contact: Woods Cross kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. The Wildcats are a perfect 4-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Meanwhile, Clearfield suffered their biggest defeat since April 10, 2024 on Tuesday. They lost 11-3 to Box Elder. The Falcons have struggled against the Bees recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost meeting.
Clearfield also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Jenna Lloyd gave up three earned (and eight unearned) runs on 12 hits.
At the plate, Clearfield saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lyla Leonhardt, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Clearfield's loss dropped their record down to 9-6. As for Woods Cross, their win bumped their record up to 4-8.
Wednesday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Woods Cross hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .317. However, it's not like Clearfield struggles in that department as they've averaged .351. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Woods Cross suffered a grim 15-0 defeat to Clearfield in their previous matchup back in March. Will the Wildcats have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
