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Welcome to "Heavy Hitters", where each week, we'll highlight the top hitting performances across baseball and softball diamonds around the state of Idaho.

We will select one hitting performance for each day of the week.  Think of it as the best hitting line for that particular day.

Because the season began on a Wednesday, this weekly rundown will cover the previous week's Wednesday through Tuesday action.

If you'd like to nominate a Heavy Hitter, send an email to brandon@idahosports.com.

Without further ado, let's get to it!

BASEBALL

Quinn Hood, Fruitland (Wednesday, March 19)

Hood rapped two doubles as part of a 2-for-4 performance in Fruitland's 10-0 Snake River Valley Conference win over Cole Valley Christian.  Hood drove in five Grizzlies in the win.

Aiden Olive, Orofino (Thursday, March 20)

One week after landing on our "Primetime Pitchers" list for throwing a perfect game, Olive did damage with the stick in a 44-0 drubbing of Colton (Washington).  Olive finished 5-for-6 with three doubles, a triple, and a single.  Olive also reached base twice on a pair of walks, and finished with eight RBIs, four runs scored and a stolen base.

Cash Williams, American Falls (Friday, March 21)

Williams went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double and a triple as American Falls defeated Declo 27-12.  Williams drove in six runs, while scoring three times himself.  

Cole Young, North Star Charter (Saturday, March 22)

Young ran wild as the Huskies turned back Vision Charter 12-2.  Young finished 3-for-3 with a home run, three RBIs, three runs scored and a staggering five stolen bases.  Young also reached base when he was hit by a pitch.

Jahzyon Sylva, Payette (Monday, March 24)

Sylva, finished 2-for-3 with two doubles, three RBIs and a run scored as the Pirates defeated Marsing 6-4.

Jack Gardner, Sugar-Salem (Tuesday, March 25)

The Diggers had no troubles with Snake River, defeating the Panthers 26-0.  Gardner played a big part in the win, finishing 3-for-5 with a home run and a double.  He added seven RBIs and three runs scored.

SOFTBALL

Kara Webster, Teton (Wednesday, March 19)

Webster drove in six runs in a 3-for-4 performance, as Teton turned back Snake River 25-4.  Webster singled twice and ripped a double, while also walking twice and scoring a pair of runs.

Ava Smith, Filer (Thursday, March 20)

Smith clubbed two home runs in the Wildcats' 16-10 win over Buhl in Sawtooth Central Idaho Conference play.  Smith went 3-for-5 with five RBIs and two runs scored.

Kambry Bartholick, Sugar-Salem (Friday, March 21)

In a narrow 5-4 win over Century at the Win the Pitch Tournament, Batholick went 2-for-3 with two home runs, three RBIs, three runs scored, one walk and one stolen base.

Mallory Kelsey, Kimberly (Saturday, March 22)

One week after twirling a perfect game inside the pitcher's circle, Kelsey did major damage at the plate in a 16-9 win over Idaho Falls at the Win the Pitch Tournament.  Kelsey went 3-for-3 with two home runs and a double.  She added six RBIs, four runs and a walk.

Brooklyn Roadenbaugh, Marsing (Monday, March 24)

Rarely do we highlight a player from the losing team, but Roadenbaugh was the best player on the diamond in a narrow 10-8 setback to Payette.  Roadenbaugh finished 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBIs, three runs scored, two stolen bases and a walk.

Keirsten Drake, Lakeland (Tuesday, March 25)

Drake went 2-for-2 in the Hawks' 13-3 win over Sandpoint, Lakeland's first win over the Bulldogs since 2021.  While that 2-for-2 line may seem modest, both hits were home runs, and Drake also reached base on a walk and a hit-by-pitch.  She finished with four runs scored, three RBIs, and a stolen base.