Game Details - Softball

Orem struggled in its at-bats in its game against Desert Hills, but the Tigers recovered and advanced to day two of the 4A state tournament with a 9-3 win over Ridgeline. It started fast for Orem, after it quickly pulled in four runs in the top of the first inning. It kept rolling in the fourth with three more runs. “Definite momentum change,” said Orem head coach Pablo Valdez. “I always felt like we had the table set with Desert Hills, but the hits didn't come, but we were ready to roll in this one.” Ridgeline kept up slightly to start, but Orem ran away with it. Tigers’ Jaileigh DeMaria had an outstanding game with three RBIs on two homeruns. Sadie Groneman had two RBIs on a homerun and a double. While the hitting was strong, the defense was the game winner for the Tigers. After Ridgeline earned three wins in the first two innings, it was held scoreless. “We've been playing super good on defensively,” said Valdez. “(Kiley Hoshnic) has been pitching great for us. She's been hitting her spots, and we've backed her up every time with our gloves.”