Softball Recap: Salem Hills Has No Trouble Against Corner Canyon

Skyhawks

Margin (Wins)

03/17/25 @ Orem	23
04/12/25 vs Enterprise	17
04/10/25 @ Timpview	17
04/19/25 vs Corner Canyon	16
04/15/25 vs Cedar Valley	15

Salem Hills never let their opponents score on Saturday. Everything went their way against the Corner Canyon Chargers as they made off with a 16-0 win. Considering the Skyhawks have won 12 contests by more than six runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.

Keyana Murray made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 12 consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 1-for-1 with one run, one double, and one RBI.

In other batting news, Aliyah Elmer was a standout: she went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. Samaya Haveron also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.

Salem Hills always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .600. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Corner Canyon only posted an OBP of .182.

Salem Hills' victory bumped their record up to 19-2. As for Corner Canyon, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-15.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Salem Hills will square off against Maple Mountain at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Skyhawks will need to watch out since the Golden Eagles have now posted at least ten runs in their last three games. As for Corner Canyon, they will take on Herriman at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Mustangs will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something the Chargers surely won't give up without a fight.