High school softball playoffs ‘24: Baldwin, Episcopal, West Nassau lead 1st-round winners

Baldwin, Episcopal and West Nassau all won in the ultra-competitive Region 1-3A, rolling to opening round wins. Defending Class 2A state champ University Christian scored 19 runs in the second inning en route to a 21-2 romp over St. Joseph in three innings. Trinity Christian and Providence also rolled to mercy rule wins in Region 1-2A.Wednesday marked the first of two nights in the opening round of the playoffs. Teams in Classes 1A, 5A, 6A and 7A play their openers on Thursday.

In 1-3A, Grace Jones whiffed 10 and Episcopal broke things open with a four-run fifth inning in a 10-0 win over Keystone Heights. The Eagles move on to host West Nassau, which got three hits from Reese Green and a pair of RBI from Sydney English to handle Suwannee 6-2. Super 6 No. 1 Baldwin got homers from Jazmine Ramos-Merced and Cal Hartung to beat Palatka 8-2. Shaylen Byrd whiffed seven for the Indians , who have been on a collision course with either Episcopal or West Nassau for a spot in the state semifinals. Baldwin will host Marianna on Tuesday.

UC got homers from Jaleigha Harris and Sophia Kardatzke as part of a 10 extra-base hit game to cruise past St. Joseph. The Christian will host Trinity Christian on Tuesday. The Conquerors got a homer from Jordyn Lasater, and multi-RBI games from four other players to roll over St. Johns Country Day 15-0. Madelyn Lasater struck out six and fired a one-hitter in the circle for Trinity.

In Region 1-4A, Baker County topped Yulee 7-2 in Region 1-4A and gets to stay home for Tuesday’s second round clash against South Walton. Chloe Johnson drove in three runs with a double and Baleigh Shields went 3 for 4 to lead the Wildcats attack. Chloe Woods and Rylee Walker combined to strikeout 10 in the circle.

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