Softball Recap: Southeast Has No Trouble Against Lakewood

Southeast's game last Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They were the clear victors by a 22-4 margin over the Lakewood Spartans. The Seminoles haven't had any issues with the Spartans recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive win against them.

Lucero (Jada) Salas-Canales

Batters Struck Out (Career)

04/08/25 @ Lakewood	7
03/27/25 vs Boca Ciega	2
03/25/25 vs Braden River	2
04/01/25 vs Lemon Bay	1
03/27/25 vs Boca Ciega	1

Lucero (Jada) Salas-Canales tossed a big game, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up four earned runs off only two hits. Those seven strikeouts gave her a new career-high.

At the plate, Southeast got a massive performance out of Kaelyn Poole, who scored four runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-6. That's the most stolen bases Poole has posted since back in February. Kimberly Cordero was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.

Southeast's victory bumped their record up to 2-10. As for Lakewood, they dropped their record down to 0-8 with the loss, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Southeast will challenge Booker at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Tornadoes have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 22.89 runs per game on average), something the Seminoles will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Lakewood, they will take on Tarpon Springs at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Spartans are facing the Spongers at the right time seeing as the Spongers are stuck on an eight-game losing streak.