High school softball: Thursday’s 4A/2A/1A playoff recaps

May 8, 2026

4A Playoffs

Bear River 17, Timpanogos 2

Londyn Gamble went 2 for 3 with a double, a triple, and drove in five runs to lead No. 2 Bear River to a 17-2 victory over No. 15 Timpanogos in a Game 1 regional matchup. Bear River seized control early, scoring seven runs in the first inning and following up with nine in the second. Timpanogos managed to score once in both the first and third innings, but Bear River’s powerful offense dominated, securing their win.

Dixie 5, Cedar City 3

Dixie secured a 5-3 win over Cedar City in a 4A Super Regional game, rallying with a three-run surge in the sixth inning. Peyton Hatch powered the Flyers’ offense with a timely triple that brought in two runs. Cedar City initially took the lead in the first inning but couldn’t hold off Dixie’s late comeback. Brenlie Phelps recorded six strikeouts for Dixie, sealing their victory without any errors.

Orem 3, Mountain Crest 2

Sadie Groneman went 2 for 3 with three RBIs to help No. 9 Orem win 3-2 over No. 8 Mountain Crest in Game 1 of their super regional matchup. Orem tied the game in the third inning, and sealed its victory with a two-run rally in the fifth. Mountain Crest responded with additional scoring in the third and fifth innings, but couldn’t overcome the deficit.

Deseret Peak 6, Crimson Cliffs 3

No. 11 Deseret Peak rallied from an early deficit to defeat No. 6 Crimson Cliffs 6-3 in Game 1 of the 4A Super Regionals. Deseret Peak took control with a five-run burst in the second inning, counteracting Crimson Cliffs’ initial lead from the first. Though Crimson Cliffs managed solo runs in the fourth and fifth innings, Deseret Peak maintained its advantage with consistent pitching. Maylee Dunkley highlighted her performance for the Mustangs, going 2 for 4 with a double, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Deseret Peak’s effective offense.

Uintah 12, Snow Canyon 2

Lynlie Hall’s performance at the plate, going 2 for 2 with a double, a triple, and driving in three runs, helped lead No. 3 Uintah past No. 19 Snow Canyon 12-2 in Game 1 of the 4A Super Regionals. After taking an early lead with three runs by the third inning, Uintah surged with seven runs in the fourth to secure the nonregion victory. Snow Canyon managed to score twice, but Uintah’s robust offensive showing proved decisive.

Ridgeline 5, Hurricane 1

Jaylee Jensen’s 1 for 2 performance, which included a double and an RBI, helped lead Ridgeline to a 5-1 victory over Hurricane in the first game of the 4A playoffs. Despite Hurricane’s late run in the seventh inning, Ridgeline capitalized on a second-inning surge to secure its lead. Ashlyn Hirschi recorded three strikeouts for the Tigers while Oaklee Richards struck out seven for the RiverHawks.

Tooele 6, Sky View 4

No. 13 Tooele rallied in the sixth and seventh innings to win 6-4 over No. 4 Sky View in Game 1 of the 4A Playoffs super regionals. Hunter Culley went 2 for 3, driving in three runs, including a key double that highlighted the Buffaloes’ three-run seventh inning. Sky View managed to score two runs in the fourth and fifth innings, but it wasn’t enough to compete with Tooele’s late surge. Kenni Molgard struck out five for the visiting Buffaloes, helping secure the region victory.

Desert Hills 7, Stansbury 2

In Game 1 of the Super Regionals, Bailey Lee’s impressive performance, with two doubles and a home run, led No. 1 Desert Hills to a 7-2 victory over No. 17 Stansbury. Lulu West was dominant on the mound for the Thunder, pitching a complete game and striking out eight. Desert Hills scored two runs in both the third and fourth innings, and added three more in the sixth, while Stansbury managed its only runs of the contest in the fifth.

2A Playoffs

San Juan 15, South Summit 0

Top-seeded San Juan overpowered No. 8 South Summit 15-0 in a 2A playoffs matchup, bolstered by Khatira Keith’s home run and 4 RBIs. San Juan jumped ahead with a 10-run first inning and added three more in the third to seal their victory. Ella Stearns contributed significantly, going 2 for 4 with a double and an RBI as San Juan capitalized on South Summit’s two errors.

Grand 7, Beaver 2

Chloe Byrd struck out 14 and only allowed one hit as No. 7 Grand upset No. 2 Beaver 7-2 in the 2A playoffs second round at the Spanish Fork Complex. Grand rallied with five runs in the fifth inning and added two more in the seventh. Zoey Wilson went 2 for 3 with two RBIs to lead their offense. Beaver managed two runs, one each in the third and fifth innings.

South Sevier 9, Enterprise 1

Navey Lindsay starred for South Sevier, going 3 for 4 with a double, a home run, and two RBIs, while pitching a complete game with 11 strikeouts in their 9-1 2A second-round win over Enterprise. South Sevier pulled away with a four-run seventh inning after building an early 2-1 lead through the second. Enterprise managed only one run in the second inning and could not mount a further challenge.

Duchesne 6, Gunnison Valley 5

Lorisa Mower’s four RBIs propelled Duchesne to a 6-5 victory over Gunnison Valley in a 2A second-round playoff game at the Spanish Fork Complex. Prezley Farnsworth excelled at the plate, going 3 for 4, while Kira Grant’s complete game with six strikeouts helped seal the win. Despite trailing in the fifth inning, Duchesne rallied with a two-run surge in the sixth to reclaim the lead.

Beaver 13, Kanab 1

Beaver dominated in a 2A one-loss bracket game, defeating Kanab 13-1 with Jazlyn McMullin hitting a home run and earning 2 RBIs. Jerzee Beaumont and Danzee Bradshaw also hit homers, contributing significantly to Beaver’s offensive momentum. After giving up a lone run in the first inning, Beaver responded with a powerful display, scoring four in the first, three in the second, and six more in the fourth.

South Summit 10, North Sevier 9

In a thrilling 2A one-loss bracket playoff game, South Summit edged past North Sevier, winning 10-9. North Sevier initially took control, scoring one run in each of the first three innings, but South Summit powered back with a critical three-run surge in the seventh. Kelbee Pearce contributed to the Wildcats’ win going 2 for 4 at the plate. South Summit’s defense only gave up 2 errors, while North Sevier struggled with 6 errors in the game.

Enterprise 7, Millard 3

In a pivotal 2A one-loss bracket game, Enterprise defeated Millard 7-3. Enterprise jumped to an early lead, scoring four runs in the first inning and adding two more in the second. Mylee Platt went 2 for 3 at the plate, contributing with a home run and two RBIs, while Lauren Ramos pitched a complete game, striking out 10. Millard managed runs in the first, third, and seventh innings but could not close the gap.

Grand 2, Duchesne 1

Chloe Byrd doubled and recorded 10 strikeouts in a complete game effort as Grand won 2-1 in a 2A playoffs matchup against Duchesne. Byrd’s pitching was crucial as both teams each managed five hits, but Grand capitalized in the sixth inning to secure the victory. Duchesne’s lone run came in the third inning, unable to rally further against Byrd’s performance.

San Juan 6, South Sevier 1

Ella Stearns hit a home run and recorded three RBIs as San Juan won 6-1 over South Sevier in a 2A quarterfinal game. San Juan took a lead in the first inning, added three more runs in the third and fourth, and sealed the game in the fifth. Halle Mckinlay scored South Sevier’s only run in the fourth inning.

Enterprise 12, South Summit 2

Enterprise defeated South Summit 12-2 in a 2A one-loss bracket playoff game. Brynlon Nelson shined for the Wolves, going 3 for 4 with two RBIs. Enterprise led 3-2 through the third inning and pulled away with five runs in the sixth.

1A Playoffs

Milford 18, Pinnacle 1

Top seed Milford showcased its potent offense with a resounding 18-1 victory over Pinnacle in a 1A first-round playoff game. Jaidyn McMullin went 3 for 3 at the plate and drove in three runs, contributing significantly to Milford’s dominant start with 15 runs in the first inning. Karsydi Vetsch helped secure the win with a strong performance, adding two RBIs to the tally. Pinnacle managed to score a solitary run in the third inning.

Altamont 23, Monticello 6

Altamont advanced in the 1A playoffs with a commanding 23-6 win over Monticello in a nonregion matchup at the Spanish Fork Complex. Altamont jumped to a 16-2 lead by the end of the first inning, never relinquishing control of the game. Makiya Olson contributed a double and Hadley Mecham smashed a home run to fuel the Longhorns’ potent offense.

Piute 8, Panguitch 3

Piute rallied in the late innings to defeat Panguitch 8-3 in a 1A Playoffs first-round game at the Spanish Fork Complex. The Thunderbirds saw D Morrill secure the win, as they overcame a tied game after three innings by scoring six runs combined in the fourth and sixth innings. Panguitch struggled with errors, totaling nine, and only managed to add one more run in the fourth inning after an initial two in the first.

Panguitch 18, Pinnacle 3

In a dominant display, Panguitch won 18-3 over Pinnacle in the 1A one-loss bracket playoff game. The Bobcats took control early with nine runs in the first inning and followed it up with seven more in the second. Pinnacle managed to score in the second and third innings, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the early lead established by Panguitch.

Milford 11, Piute 4

Dallie Marshall went 2 for 3 with two RBIs, leading Milford to an 11-4 victory over Piute in a 1A quarterfinal. Milford established an early advantage, scoring six runs in the first two innings, and remained strong with a three-run third inning. Piute managed to add four runs by the end of the game but could not catch up to the top-seeded Milford.

Water Canyon 13, Monticello 4

Water Canyon kept its season alive in the 1A one-loss bracket game by defeating Monticello 13-4. The Wildcats surged ahead with a strong finish, scoring five runs in the fifth inning. Monticello’s early lead, fueled by three runs in the first two innings, was not enough to withstand Water Canyon’s steady offensive pressure. Jocelyn Oliverio pitched for Water Canyon, helping contain Monticello to only four hits.

Altamont 20, Wayne 5

Altamont surged past Wayne 20-5 in a nonregion 1A quarterfinal, powered by Kate Lindsay’s 3-for-4 performance that included three RBIs and a home run. Wayne jumped out to an early 4-0 lead in the first inning, but Altamont responded with nine runs in the second and 10 more in the third to secure the victory. Hadley Mecham also shined for the Longhorns, going 2 for 3 with a double, triple, and three RBIs.

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