Alta hasn't had much luck against West recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Hawks will look to defend their home field against the Panthers at 3:30 p.m. Alta has given up an average of 12 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Alta was handed a heart-breaking two-run defeat in their last match, but they sure didn't let that happen against East on Thursday. The Hawks put the hurt on the Leopards with a sharp 20-11 win. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Hawks as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Addyson Brownell was a standout: she went 3-for-5 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Brielle Watson, who went 3-for-6 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI.
They weren't the only ones working in the home run department: Alta lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post two or more home runs.
Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when West faced off against Hurricane on Friday. The Panthers came up short against the Tigers, falling 24-8. The Panthers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
West's loss dropped their record down to 3-14. As for Alta, their win bumped their record up to 4-12.
Alta couldn't quite get it done against West in their previous matchup back in March as they fell 9-5. Will the Hawks 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.
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