While Bartram Trail's win against Ponte Vedra wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Bears skirted past the Sharks 3-1. While the Bears didn't have the best season last year (they finished 10-16), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Brody Barnes tossed a big game, striking out six batters over 6.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Chevez Hairston was excellent, getting on base in two of his three plate appearances with four stolen bases and one run. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 1.2 stolen bases per game. Ryder Uzzel also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
Bears
| 02/24/26 @ Ponte Vedra | 3-1 |
| 02/20/26 @ Spruce Creek | 4-1 |
| 02/19/26 @ Bishop Kenny | 2-1 |
| 02/17/26 @ Clay | 12-5 |
| 02/12/26 vs First Coast | 9-0 |
The victory was the fifth in a row for Bartram Trail, bringing their record up to 5-1. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.6 runs on average over those games. As for Ponte Vedra, their defeat ended a five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 4-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bartram Trail will challenge Columbia at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Tigers' pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so the Bears' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Ponte Vedra, they will take on Cornerstone Classical Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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