Softball Game Preview: Ponte Vedra Sharks vs. Clay Blue Devils

Sharks

Runs

04/02/25 vs Atlantic Coast	3
04/01/25 vs Nease	4
03/28/25 vs Episcopal School of Jacksonville	5
03/25/25 vs Providence School	4
03/14/25 @ Keystone Heights	9
+ 9 more games

The Ponte Vedra Sharks will take on the Clay Blue Devils at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Ponte Vedra is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season.

Ponte Vedra was handed a ten-run defeat in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Wednesday. They skirted past Atlantic Coast 3-1. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Sharks as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.

Aoife Weaver spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on five hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances.

At the plate, Ponte Vedra saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Emma Shin, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double. That's the most RBI Shin has posted since back in April of 2024.

Meanwhile, Clay didn't have quite enough to beat Ridgeview on Wednesday and fell 8-7. The Blue Devils have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Amiah Carrubba was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Kaelye Rouw, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.

Clay's loss dropped their record down to 10-6. As for Ponte Vedra, their win bumped their record up to 10-4.

Friday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Ponte Vedra hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .315. However, it's not like Clay struggles in that department as they've averaged .325. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Ponte Vedra was able to grind out a solid victory over Clay when the teams last played back in February, winning 5-1. Do the Sharks have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Blue Devils turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.