Baseball Game Preview: Florida State University High School Seminoles vs. St. John Paul II Panthers

Florida State University High School is on a four-game streak of home losses also dating back to last season, St. John Paul II a five-game streak of away losses also dating back to last season, but someone's luck will change on Thursday. The Florida State University High School Seminoles will welcome the St. John Paul II Panthers at 7:00 p.m.

On Tuesday, Florida State University High School didn't have quite enough to beat Maclay and fell 5-4.

Florida State University High School got a good showing from Sam Clark, who pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, Clark also racked up zero hits, the fewest he's had since back in March of 2024.

On the hitting side, Zach Tubbs and Tanner Hall stepped up to the plate in a big way. Tubbs scored a run and stole one base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Hall scored a run while going 2-for-3. What's more, Hall also racked up two hits, the most he's had since back in March of 2024.

Meanwhile, St. John Paul II had to kick off their season on the road on Tuesday, but they showed no ill effects. Everything went their way against Rickards as St. John Paul II made off with an 11-1 win.

The team relied heavily on Mason Avant, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Wyatt Visnovske, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3.