Game Details - Softball

In an exciting playoff matchup, No. 14 West Jordan took down No. 19 Layton with a final score of 12-4 in the first game of their best-of-3 series. The game was played on May 13, 2023, at West Jordan High School. West Jordan's offense came out strong in the first two innings, scoring a total of seven runs, led by standout performances from Isabella Knight and Paisley McQueen. Knight had a great day at the plate, going 2 for 3 with 6 RBIs, while McQueen was perfect, going 4 for 4 with 3 RBIs, including 2 doubles and 2 home runs. Brynlee Hopkinson and Kimberlin Christenson also contributed with 2 doubles and 1 double, respectively. Layton fought hard, but they couldn't keep up with West Jordan's offensive firepower. Riley Jacques was the standout player for Layton, going 4 for 4 with 4 RBIs, including a triple and a home run. Tabatha Nunez added a double and an RBI. On the mound, McQueen was dominant, striking out 2 batters and only allowing 4 hits and 2 runs in her complete game performance. Lauren Hansen, on the other hand, struggled for Layton, giving up 13 hits and 12 runs in her complete game performance. West Jordan will look to close out the series in the second game on Monday, while Layton will try to keep their season alive with a win.