If Viewmont was feeling good off their 18-4 takedown of Beaver last Saturday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Viewmont Vikings wound up on the wrong side of a tough 25-4 walloping at the hands of the Bountiful RedHawks on Thursday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Viewmont of the 24-5 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Ricki Smith was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-1 with a home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Kennedy Embrey, who went 1-for-2 with a home run.
On Bountiful's side, Ella Miller was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out nine batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off two hits (and only one walk). Miller has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Miller was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Jaci Alvey was incredible, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with five runs, six RBI, and two stolen bases. Mylie Burns was another key contributor, scoring four runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Viewmont has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-4 record this season. As for Bountiful, their victory bumped their record up to 5-2.
Viewmont didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 19-2 loss vs. Bonneville on the 19th. Bountiful has also already played their next matchup, a 10-0 win against Northridge on the 19th.
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