JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Bishop Kenny Crusaders' season ends in Regional Final loss to South Walton.
In a pivotal matchup for the high school baseball Regional Final, the Bishop Kenny Crusaders faced off against South Walton from Panama City. Trailing 3-0 in the bottom of the 4th inning, Franco Chaluja's half swing allowed a runner from third to score, narrowing the Crusaders' deficit to 2. However, South Walton extended their lead in the following frame, capitalizing on a defensive error to score two more runs. Despite their efforts, the Crusaders fell short, succumbing to a 5-2 defeat and bringing an abrupt end to their season.
Trinity Christian Conquerors secure Regional Final victory over Bolles Bulldogs.
In another Regional Final showdown, Trinity Christian hosted the Bolles Bulldogs. In the bottom of the 6th inning, with the Conquerors at bat, Gage Petrutz's hit forced Tyler Ellis home, propelling Trinity Christian to a 6-4 lead. The game was sealed with a clutch catch by Brady Harris in the outfield, securing a crucial victory for Trinity Christian over their opponents from "The Hill", the Bolles Bulldogs.