High school softball: Riverton continues dynasty with storybook win over Herriman in 6A championship
Riverton celebrates winning the 6A softball state championship on Friday, May 22, 2026. | Scott Winterton It would’ve taken a herculean effort from any team to take down Herriman in Friday’s Game 2 of the 6A state championship series. The Mustangs looked nearly unstoppable in their goal to force a Game 3 as they surged to 15 runs on 15 hits.
Things looked especially bleak for Riverton as Herriman held a 15-11 lead in the bottom of the seventh inning, but if anything was made clear on Friday, it’s that Riverton isn’t just any team. It took eight innings, nearly four hours and a game-saving grand slam home run, but Riverton won its third straight 6A championship with a 16-15 barn-burner victory over Herriman. “These kids, I don’t even have words,” said Riverton head coach Whitley Haimin.
“Our kids are so awesome. I’m so proud of how they respond. Like, are you kidding me?
“I feel like (it was) back and forth all game, and they held their composure. They believed in each other. That was one of the most phenomenal games that I’ve been a part of.
” Despite the storybook ending, the start of the game was a nightmare for the Silverwolves. Herriman’s Jaylee Hansen opened the game with a double, but pitching woes led to six Mustang runs runs in the first inning, four of which were scored on wild pitches. But like it did all game, Riverton responded.