Game Details - Softball

No. 2 Box Elder had a near perfect day one of the 5A state tournament. It started with a 13-3 mercy-rule win over Maple Mountain, and then a 6-1 win over Spanish Fork to advance to day two without a loss. “Being able to win twice, that's going to lock us in,” said Box Elder coach Brian Merrill. “We have two really strong pitchers, so we're looking forward to tomorrow.” The defense really lifted the Bees in the win over the Dons. The only run Spanish Fork managed to score all game was a singular run in the third inning. Box Elder pitcher Kennadie Blackmer had an outstanding game on the mound with 14 strikeouts. “The girls just listened to our adjustments that we made,” Merrill said. “We tried to take away what their batters could do, and we just made some plays.” Lucy Griffin led the way offensively with three RBIs and one double. Kailee Hall added two RBIs with a homerun.