Get the latest scoop on Tampa Bay area softball. We’ve got Wednesday’s scores, standout players, and a preview of tonight’s exciting games. And don’t forget to dive into the county-by-county schedules to plan your softball fix.
Wednesday’s county scoreboards
Hillsborough County
Jefferson 16, Leto 0
Pasco County
Gulf 4, Bishop McLaughlin 3
Sunlake 18, Fivay 1
St. Petersburg 7, Cypress Creek 1
East Lake 15, Anclote 0
Prime time performers
Diana Anda, Bishop McLaughlin: Hit a double at the plate and threw a five-hitter with four unearned runs and 12 strikeouts in a loss to Gulf.
Lola Arauz-Colon, Sunlake: Dove in three runs in a win over Fivay.
Janie Badu, Fivay: Went 2-for-2 with a homer in a loss to Sunlake.
Juliana Carter, Gulf: Threw five scoreless, no-hit innings (two walks from being perfect) with four strikeouts on the mound and went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI at the plate in a win over Bishop McLaughlin.
Alyson Gehrmann, Cypress Creek: Went 3-for-3 with an RBI in a loss to St. Petersburg.
Pinellas County
Admiral Farragut 14, St. Petersburg Catholic 3
St. Petersburg 7, Cypress Creek 1
East Lake 15, Anclote 0
Clearwater 9, Seminole 5
Prime time performers
Sarah Blackett, St. Petersburg: Threw a three-hitter, allowing one unearned run while striking out 12 in a win over Cypress Creek.
Aspen Burke, Seminole: Hit a three-run homer in a loss to Clearwater.
Tegan Grizzard, St. Petersburg: Had a triple, a double and three RBIs in a win over Cypress Creek.
Alexa Jimenez Marin, Admiral Farragut: Ended up going 3-for-3 with a double, an RBI and two runs scored in a win over St. Petersburg Catholic.
Morgan Maske, Clearwater: Recorded 12 strikeouts on the mound and had a homer with three RBis at the plate in a win over Seminole.
Kate Miller, St. Petersburg Catholic: Finished 3-for-3 with a triple and two runs scored in a loss to Admiral Farragut.
Juleah Patterson, Clearwater: Ended up going 3-for-3 with an RBI and two runs scored in a win over Seminole.
Kharys Pierce, East Lake: The USF signee hit her first homer of the season in a win over Anclote.
Karsyn Waechter, Admiral Farragut: Went 3-for-4 with a triple, four RBIs and three runs scored in a win over St. Petersburg Catholic.
What to watch tonight
Seffner Christian (2-0) at Admiral Farragut (3-0), 4
This matchup of undefeated teams could serve as a potential playoff preview in Class 2A in two months.
Plant (3-0) at Sumner (3-0), 7
The host Stingrays already have wins over Steinbrenner and Durant during their perfect start. Another challenge awaits tonight against Plant in a matchup of unbeatens.
River Ridge (3-0) at Sunlake (3-1), 8
The Royal Knights have been looking for a challenge, especially after outscoring their opponents by a combined 44-0 in their first three games. That should come tonight against the host Seahawks, who have won their last two games by a combined 34-7.
Tonight’s county schedules
Hernando County
Hernando at Academy of the Holy Names, 4
Hernando Christian at Weeki Wachee, 6
West Port at Central, 6:30
Hillsborough County
Bradenton Saint Stephen’s at Carrollwood Day, 4
Seffner Christian at Admiral Farragut, 4
Hernando at Academy of the Holy Names, 4
Durant at Lennard, 7
Sickles at Wiregrass Ranch, 7
Middleton at Tampa Bay Tech, 7
Strawberry Crest at Wharton, 7
Steinbrenner at Riverview, 7
Plant City at Armwood, 7
Plant at Sumner, 7
Gaither at Bloomingdale, 7
East Bay at Jefferson, 7
Freedom at Alonso, 7
Pasco County
Land O’ Lakes at Academy at the Lakes, 4
Cypress Creek at Mitchell, 7
Sickles at Wiregrass Ranch, 7
Hudson at Crystal River, 7
Gulf at Largo, 7
Pasco at Wesley Chapel, 7
River Ridge at Sunlake, 8
Pinellas County
Fort Myers Bishop Verot at Clearwater Central Catholic, 4
Seffner Christian at Admiral Farragut, 4
Countryside at Boca Ciega, 4
Lakeside Christian at Northside Christian, 4
Osceola at Canterbury, 6
St. Petersburg Catholic at Indian Rocks Christian, 6
Gibbs at Tarpon Springs, 7
Gulf at Largo, 7
Lakewood at Northeast, 7
Hollins at Dunedin, 7
