Softball Recap: Jordan Victorious

It may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Jordan ultimately got the result they hoped for on Monday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Corner Canyon Chargers, sneaking past 11-10. For the Beetdiggers, this counts as revenge for the 7-6 win the Chargers walked away with the last time they faced one another back in March of 2025.

Kimani Archibeque

Batters Struck Out (Career)

03/09/26 @ Corner Canyon	26
04/21/25 vs Cottonwood	11
03/04/26 vs Juan Diego Catholic	10
04/22/25 vs Park City	10
04/28/25 @ Skyline	9

Kimani Archibeque was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 26 over nine innings pitched. Those 26 strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in five of her six plate appearances with four runs, two RBI, and one double.

In other batting news, Jordan let Zya Samora and Elinor Williams run wild. Samora got on base in four of her five plate appearances with two runs, one triple, and one RBI, while Williams went 2-for-5 with five RBI and one double. That's the most hits Williams has posted since back in March of 2025. Kanani Archibeque was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs.

Jordan always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .520. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Corner Canyon only posted an OBP of .250.

The victory got Jordan back to even at 1-1. As for Corner Canyon, they dropped their record down to 0-2 with the defeat, which was their 16th straight at home dating back to last season.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Jordan will challenge Highland at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Corner Canyon, they will face off against Kearns at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Chargers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Cougars have averaged an impressive 6.7 runs per game this season.