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Wildcats roar: Baker County routs American Heritage, advances to FHSAA softball final
With one around-the-bases sprint, Baleigh Shields applied the icing to the cake. Shields' inside-the-park home run activated the mercy rule and launched Baker County into the state final, 10-0 over American Heritage in Wednesday's Florida High School Athletic Association Class 4A softball semifinal in Clermont. The Wildcats (21-5), winners of 11 consecutive games, advance...
Extra-inning heartbreaker: Calvary Christian denies Baldwin again in softball semis
For the third consecutive year, Clearwater Calvary Christian ended Baldwin's playoff dreams. Alexis Camilleri hit the deciding two-run triple in the top of the 10th inning and Clearwater Calvary Christian eliminated Baldwin for the third straight season, 6-3 in 10 innings in Tuesday's Florida High School Athletic Association Class 3A softball semifinal in Clermont.
All roads lead to Clermont: Pace softball returns to state final four after special sendoff
The more things change, the more things stay the same. Over the past four years, players have come and gone from the Pace softball team. But there’s been one consistent thing to the program: a trip to the state final four in Clermont. Some of this year’s seniors – Jayden Heavener, Shelby McKenzie and Mallory Baker – have been to the city just outside of Orlando all four years.
Central Florida Dragon Boat Challenge Set to Thrill at Ski Beach Park
Prepare to witness a spectacle of strength, speed, and spirit at the upcoming Central Florida Dragon Boat Challenge! On Saturday, May 18th, from 9 am to 4 pm, the serene Ski Beach Park at 201 E Dixie Ave, Leesburg, FL, will transform into a battleground where the rhythmic beating of drums will echo, and the waters of Lake Harris will churn with competitive fervor.
Years in the making, Evangelical Christian softball ready to take next step as state champions
By the laws of natural progression, this should be a very good week for the Evangelical Christian School softball program. This marks the third straight season the Sentinels have reached the Class 2A state semifinal as they will face Academy at the Lakes on Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Clermont.
Third try a winner? Baldwin softball takes on Calvary Christian again in FHSAA semifinal
By now, Jennifer Shields says, Baldwin softball knows the final four routine. Just one piece remains: winning. "We're hoping that third time is the charm," the Baldwin head coach said. The...
State Softball: John Carroll's title hopes derailed by Sophia Kardatske and University Christian
CLERMONT 𑁋 The John Carroll softball team and its offense had been on fire this postseason. En route to their first Final Four appearance since 2018, the Rams have averaged more than nine runs through two district games and three regional contests. But for as often as it has lit up the scoreboard, John Carroll faced a pitcher Tuesday that simply turned out the lights. ...
Class 5A state semifinal softball: Parrish advances to second-straight championship game
Indeed, the Parrish Community High School softball team knew the way back to the Class 5A state title game. With pitcher Rylee Little submitting another dominating performance, the Bulls subdued the Horizon Hawks 6-1 on Thursday morning in a 5A semifinal contest at Legends Way Ballfields in Clermont. ...
'We're firing on all cylinders': John Carroll softball takes momentum into state semifinal
FORT PIERCE – Rico Rosado intentionally beefed up the John Carroll Catholic High softball team down the stretch of the regular season. The Rams went to Naples to play four games in two days in the Bill Longshore Tournament. Rosado then scheduled Jensen Beach, Lincoln Park Academy and Centennial, three teams with not...
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