It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Community School of Naples had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. They never let the Gateway Charter Griffins get on the board and left with a 7-0 victory. For the Seahawks, this counts as revenge for the 10-10 win the Griffins walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2017.
Chris Risola
| 04/15/25 vs Gateway Charter | 11 |
| 04/07/25 vs Evangelical Christian | 10 |
| 04/01/25 vs Estero | 4 |
| 03/25/25 vs Bonita Springs | 8 |
| 03/18/25 vs First Baptist Academy | 14 |
Chris Risola tossed a big game, striking out 11 batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in March.
On the hitting side, Cutter Smith was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. What's more, he posted two RBI, the most he's had since back in March. Another player making a difference was Ryder Brown, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Community School of Naples was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .387. They are a perfect 8-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Community School of Naples' victory bumped their record up to 15-10. As for Gateway Charter, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-18 record this season.
Community School of Naples will take on Oasis at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Sharks will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something the Seahawks surely won't give up without a fight. Gateway Charter does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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