Softball Recap: Manti Picks Up Third Consecutive Win

Templars

Previous 3 Games

03/10/26 vs Richfield	16-15
03/07/26 @ Layton	13-3
03/07/26 @ Lake Mead Christian Academy	21-0

Manti extended their winning streak to three on Tuesday, bumping them up to 3-2. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 16-15 W against the Richfield Wildcats. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Templars have posted since April 7, 2025.

As for Richfield, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-2. That's two games in a row now that they have lost by just one run.

For Richfield's part, Emma Wayman and Abby Pedersen did some serious damage despite the final result: Wayman went 4-for-5 with one home run, three runs, and one stolen base, while Pedersen went 2-for-5 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. That home run was Wayman's first of the season. Kayla Nielson was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Manti will square off against Cedar at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Richfield, they will venture away from home to square off against Delta at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The contest will give the Wildcats their first taste of in-conference action this season.