The Summit Academy Bears will venture away from home to take on the Layton Lancers at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Summit Academy has given up an average of 19 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Summit Academy is headed into Friday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Thursday. They came up short against Juan Diego Catholic, falling 24-1.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Layton). They walked away with a 14-10 victory over Weber on Thursday.
Lexie Himle made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over seven innings while giving up five earned (and four unearned) runs off ten hits. Himle was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-5 with three RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Those four hits gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Serenity Overton was excellent, going 2-for-5 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March of 2024. Kinsie Harper was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.
Layton kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 18 hits. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 5.2 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 matches they've averaged 9.4.
Summit Academy's loss dropped their record down to 1-13. As for Layton, their win ended a six-game drought at home and bumped them up to 2-14.
Summit Academy's speedy runners might be the difference in Friday's contest. The Bears have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 7.5 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Layton, though, as they've been averaging only 0.8 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Summit Academy continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
