Softball Game Preview: Florida State University High School Seminoles vs. North Bay Haven Academy Buccaneers

By Team Reports Apr 23, 2025, 3:41am

Softball Preview: Florida State University High School Seminoles vs. North Bay Haven Academy Buccaneers

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The Florida State University High School Seminoles will square off against the North Bay Haven Academy Buccaneers at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Florida State University High School is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.9 runs per game this season.

Florida State University High School lost 14-7 to Liberty County on Tuesday. That's two games in a row now that the Seminoles have lost by exactly seven runs.

Layna Photo was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one run. The team also got some help courtesy of Kayla Sutton, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and two RBI.

Meanwhile, North Bay Haven Academy had already won seven in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 12.1 runs) and they went ahead and made it eight on Tuesday. They walked away with a 6-1 victory over the Wildcats.

Ally Brady was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one stolen base.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kaylee Goodpaster, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one triple. Another player making a difference was Bailee Gladden, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.

North Bay Haven Academy pushed their record up to 18-3 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.0 run on average over those games. As for Florida State University High School, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-9 record this season.

Wednesday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Florida State University High School hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .353. However, it's not like North Bay Haven Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .383. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Florida State University High School suffered a grim 12-2 defeat to North Bay Haven Academy in their previous meeting back in February. Will the Seminoles have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.

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