Desert Edge hasn't had much luck against Canyon View recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. Desert Edge will welcome Canyon View at 6:00 p.m. Desert Edge has given up an average of 10.7 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Desert Edge is headed into Tuesday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Friday. They lost 19-2 to Verrado.
Desert Edge saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Samantha Ochoa, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-1. That stolen base was Ochoa's first of the season.
Meanwhile, Canyon View put another one in the bag on Thursday to keep their perfect season alive. They never let North Canyon get on the board and left with a 20-0 victory. The Jaguars' pitching crew has been rock solid lately; the team hasn't given up a run in their last three games.
Emily Davis made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out ten over four innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in eight consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 3-for-3. Those three hits gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Makenzie Jones and Sedona Hernandez did most of the damage at the plate: Jones scored two runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-3, while Hernandez went 1-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most stolen bases Jones has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Rylen Buchberger, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Canyon View was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .613. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .308 or higher in 14 consecutive contests.
Canyon View pushed their record up to 15-0 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 20.8 runs over those games. As for Desert Edge, their loss dropped their record down to 5-9.
Tuesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Desert Edge has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .488. However, it's not like Canyon View struggles in that department as they've averaged .593. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Desert Edge suffered a grim 10-4 defeat to Canyon View in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Will Desert Edge have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
