Woods Cross made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Northridge, but they still couldn't quite topple them. Woods Cross was the clear victor by an 18-12 margin over Northridge on Thursday. The Wildcats' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Bree Benson was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed seven innings while giving up just two earned (and ten unearned) runs off 12 hits. Benson was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with one RBI.
In other batting news, Audrey Ayala and Whitney Winegar did most of the damage at the plate: Ayala scored five runs and stole three bases while going 5-for-6, while Winegar got on base in four of her six plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. Those five runs gave Ayala a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Kaylee Moen, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Woods Cross was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .450. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Wildcats
| 03/27/25 @ Northridge | 18-12 |
| 03/25/25 vs Viewmont | 8-15 |
| 03/24/25 @ Clearfield | 0-15 |
| 03/21/25 @ Bountiful | 3-16 |
| 03/17/25 vs Green Canyon | 6-16 |
Woods Cross' win ended a nine-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-5. As for Northridge, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 4-6.
Woods Cross and Northridge will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next games. The next time Woods Cross sees the field they'll take on Box Elder at 3:30 p.m. on April 8. As for Northridge, their break will end when they face Roy at 3:30 p.m. on April 8.
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