DAVIE — Kendall Butter’s sacrifice fly in the bottom of the ninth inning scored Gia Solano from third base to give host Western a come-from-behind 4-3 victory over Park Vista in the Class 7A regional final on Friday night.
Junior Ali Solo, who has battled a cold all week, improved to 17-4 as she pitched a complete game, scattered four hits, and struck out one for the state’s top-ranked Class 7A.
General Daily Insight for May 18, 2024
Today’s happenings could seem larger than life. The sentimental Moon begins the day in Virgo and opposes imaginative Neptune before shifting into thoughtful Libra, setting a dreamy and idealistic tone. Desirous Venus and chaotic Uranus then meet, potentially providing surprises strong enough to shake us out of our fantasies.
SOUTHWEST RANCHES — Archbishop McCarthy erased a four-run deficit with seven runs in the first inning as the host Mavericks rallied past Pembroke Pines Charter 12-4 in a Class 5A softball regional final on Friday night.
Archbishop McCarthy (16-5) advances to its first state final four. The Mavericks will play Gainesville in a Class 5A state semifinal in Clermont on Thursday at noon, according to FHSAA.com.
Archbishop McCarthy is on a seven-game winning streak and had a 4-2 victory against Pembroke Pines Charter in the district championship contest earlier in the month.
Archbishop McCarthy also avenged a playoff loss to Pembroke Pines Charter from last season.
“The kids have done a great job,” Archbishop McCarthy coach Jeanne Ferrier said.