Rigby and Thunder Ridge Clash in Offensive Thriller, Skyline Hands Preston First Loss

Softball roundup from Eastern Idaho features high-scoring games and a major upset.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 5:11am

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In a battle of 6A District 5-6 rivals, Rigby and Thunder Ridge combined for 41 runs and 33 hits, with Thunder Ridge rallying late to win 21-20. Elsewhere, Skyline split a doubleheader with previously unbeaten Preston, handing the Pirates their first loss of the season.

Why it matters

The Rigby-Thunder Ridge matchup showcased the offensive firepower of two of the top teams in the region, while Skyline's win over Preston shakes up the standings in the competitive 5A ranks.

The details

Rigby jumped out to an early lead, but Thunder Ridge stormed back with three runs in the bottom of the seventh to pull out the 21-20 victory. Carly Jones, Chelsea Adams and Zoey Sorg each homered for Thunder Ridge, while Evelyn Robins, Maggie Stowell and Sam Bishop went deep for Rigby. In the Skyline-Preston doubleheader, the Grizzlies bounced back from an 8-7 loss in the opener to win the second game 13-9, handing the previously unbeaten Pirates their first defeat of the season.

  • The Rigby-Thunder Ridge game was played on Tuesday, April 15, 2026.
  • The Skyline-Preston doubleheader also took place on Tuesday, April 15, 2026.

The players

Carly Jones

A player for Thunder Ridge who hit a home run and drove in five runs in the game against Rigby.

Chelsea Adams

A player for Thunder Ridge who hit a home run in the game against Rigby.

Zoey Sorg

A player for Thunder Ridge who hit a home run in the game against Rigby.

Evelyn Robins

A player for Rigby who hit a home run in the game against Thunder Ridge.

Maggie Stowell

A player for Rigby who hit a home run in the game against Thunder Ridge.

Sam Bishop

A player for Rigby who hit a home run in the game against Thunder Ridge.

Bella Jensen

A player for Skyline who went 2-for-3 with three RBIs in the second game of the doubleheader against Preston.

Averie Madsen

A player for Preston who hit a home run in the second game of the doubleheader against Skyline.

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The takeaway

The high-scoring games between Rigby and Thunder Ridge, as well as Skyline's upset of previously unbeaten Preston, showcase the competitive nature of softball in Eastern Idaho this season. These early-season matchups could have major implications for the postseason.