The Woods Cross Wildcats will face off against the Alta Hawks at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Woods Cross has given up an average of 10.5 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Saturday just wasn't the day for Woods Cross' offense. They came up short against Sky View on Saturday, falling 18-0. Having soared to a lofty 18 runs in the game before, the Wildcats' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Woods Cross saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Rylee Feller, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one double.
Meanwhile, Alta hadn't done well against Kearns recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Hawks were the clear victors by a 13-3 margin over the Cougars. With that win, the Hawks brought their scoring average up to 7.5 runs per game.
Alta got a massive performance out of Brielle Watson, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Those runs were Watson's first of the season. Another player making a difference was Hannah Hilton, who went 1-for-2 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Alta kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in six consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Woods Cross has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season. As for Alta, the victory got them back to even at 2-2.
Tuesday's matchup 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 .322. However, it's not like Alta 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 21-6 defeat to Alta in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Will the Wildcats 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.
