Florida State University High School hasn't had much luck against Wakulla recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Florida State University High School Seminoles will look to defend their home field against the Wakulla War Eagles at 7:00 p.m. Florida State University High School will be strutting in after a win while Wakulla will be coming in after a defeat.
Florida State University High School is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. Everything went their way against Godby on Tuesday as Florida State University High School made off with a 14-1 victory. The win was some much needed relief for the Seminoles as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
Zach Tubbs looked comfortable as he kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out nine over four innings pitched. What's more, he gave up only one walk, the fewest he's had since back in March of 2024.
Brayden Smith
| 03/04/25 @ Godby | 4 |
| 02/25/25 @ Franklin County | 3 |
| 02/20/25 vs Godby | 3 |
| 02/22/25 vs St. Johns Country Day | 1 |
| 02/21/25 vs Oakleaf | 1 |
| + 1 more games |
On the hitting side, Brayden Smith was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing Four bases. while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. He is becoming a predictor of Florida State University High School's success: when he posts at least two stolen bases the team is 2-1 (and 1-7 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Cole Allbaugh, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Florida State University High School was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .448. The last time their batting average was this high was back in March of 2024.
Meanwhile, Wakulla came up short against Leon on Tuesday, falling 8-1. The match marked the War Eagles' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Wakulla also got a good showing from Tucker High, who tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
At the plate, Josiah Pierini made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one home run and one double. That home run was his first of the season.
This is the second loss in a row for Wakulla and nudges their season record down to 5-2. As for Florida State University High School, their victory bumped their record up to 3-8.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Florida State University High School has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.7 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Wakulla struggles in that department as they've been averaging 8 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Florida State University High School suffered a grim 10-4 defeat to Wakulla in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can Florida State University High School avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
