Ponte Vedra hasn't had much luck against Ridgeview recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Sharks will head out on the road to face off against the Panthers at 7:00 p.m. Ponte Vedra is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season.
Ponte Vedra gave up the first runs on Monday, but they didn't let that get them down. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 9-8 victory over Fleming Island.
Carley Clarkson
| 04/07/25 vs Fleming Island | 4 |
| 03/11/25 @ Bishop Kenny | 2 |
| 02/21/25 @ Sandalwood | 2 |
| 04/01/25 vs Nease | 1 |
| 03/28/25 vs Episcopal School of Jacksonville | 1 |
The team relied heavily on Carley Clarkson, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI, two doubles, and one run. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Camryn Straub also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Ridgeview). They blew past Providence School 17-2 on Monday. The win was nothing new for the Panthers as they're now sitting on three straight.
Saige Bialek was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Danica McLelland was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with four RBI, one triple, and one run. Kasey Watts was another key player, scoring three runs while going 2-for-3.
Ridgeview always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .545. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their OBP total in three consecutive games.
Ponte Vedra's record now sits at 11-5. As for Ridgeview, their record is now 6-10.
Both the two teams just can't seem to miss. Ponte Vedra has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 8.8 hits per game. However, it's not like Ridgeview struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 4.5 hits. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Ponte Vedra might still be hurting after the 13-4 defeat they got from Ridgeview when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Can the Sharks avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
