High school softball: Riverton gets statement win over Herriman

Riverton shortstop Jaydan Bushman (4) celebrates her double at second base beside Herriman sewcond baseman Sammy Nelson (11) during a softball game held at Riverton High School in Riverton on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News Riverton couldn’t have started its biggest game of the season on a much worse foot. The Silverwolves hosted top-ranked Region 2 foe Herriman on Tuesday, and it had big stakes — a loss would completely shut them out of a region championship.

On the first at-bat of the game, Riverton gave up a home run. However, with as much championship experience the Silverwolves have, that could hardly rattle them. Instead, Riverton turned around and dominated the remainder of the game for a 15-2 mercy rule victory.

“I feel like we couldn’t have asked them to respond any better,” said Riverton coach Whitley Haimin. “Softball, it’s a seven-inning game. It’s a long game.

If someone hits a home run off of us, it’s not the end of the world. “That’s what I love about this team. We could be down in a game, and you wouldn’t be able to tell because of their composure.