Welcome to the Tampa Bay area softball report. Monday’s games across the region delivered exciting action with notable performances in Hernando, Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas counties. Complete scores and highlights from the top matchups can be found in our county-by-county breakdown below.
For today’s schedule, we’ve organized all games by county for your convenience.
Monday rewind
Steinbrenner 4, Wiregrass Ranch 2
Jenna Fortenberry powered Steinbrenner Warriors to a victory over Wiregrass Ranch, going 1-for-2 with a home run, an RBI, and two runs scored.
The Warriors took an early lead with two runs in the first inning, while the Bulls answered with a run in the bottom half. Steinbrenner added single runs in the fourth and fifth innings to secure the win.
Kayla Valentin led Wiregrass Ranch offensively, finishing 2-for-3 with a home run and an RBI. The Bulls’ Kylie Glatfelter pitched two scoreless innings, allowing just one hit while striking out two.
Lilly Patton earned the complete-game victory for Steinbrenner, striking out 10 Bulls while allowing just four hits and one earned run over seven innings. The Warriors were perfect on the basepaths, going 5-for-5 in stolen base attempts.
Clearwater 10, Sickles 4
Clearwater secured a victory over Sickles with a 17-hit attack.
Kabella Corning led the Tornadoes’ offensive charge, going 5-for-5 with three runs scored. Juleah Patterson and Madison Jost also contributed significantly to the win.
The Tornadoes broke the scoreless tie with three runs in the third inning and added four more in the fourth. Clearwater collected a total of 16 hits, including a double by Madelyn Conner.
Briana Browder homered for Sickles, and Taylor Morrissey drove in two runs. Dallas Thompson showcased her speed with three stolen bases for the Gryphons.
Megan Kimmet earned the win for Clearwater, with Corning closing out the game with two perfect innings of relief.
Plant 11, Academy of the Holy Names 4
Plant displayed a dominant offense against Academy of the Holy Names.
Kate Compton and Alexis Medina were among the standouts for Plant, contributing significantly to the team’s 11-run performance.
The Panthers scored consistently throughout the game, taking advantage of errors by the Jaguars for the win.
Gigi Cozzens and Summer Wood were instrumental in Plant’s pitching success, striking out 10 batters in total.
Tampa Catholic 7, Lakeland Christian 0
Tampa Catholic’s Aubrey Beauchaine led the Crusaders to a shutout victory over Lakeland Christian with strong pitching and hitting performances.
The Crusaders’ offense was led by Josslynn Grimsley and Lillie Bridges, while the defense held strong, committing no errors.
Lakeland Christian struggled defensively, allowing Tampa Catholic to secure the win.
Monday’s county scoreboards
Hernando County
Crystal River 4, Hernando 0
Springstead 4, Gulf 0
Dunnellon 7, Weeki Wachee 2
Hillsborough County
Plant 11, Academy of the Holy Names 4
Clearwater 10, Sickles 4
Steinbrenner 4, Wiregrass Ranch 2
Pasco County
Steinbrenner 4, Wiregrass Ranch 2
Springstead 4, Gulf 0
Pinellas County
Clearwater Central Catholic 21, Admiral Farragut 0
Cardinal Mooney 10, Indian Rocks Christian 0
Clearwater 10, Sickles 4
Today’s county schedules
Hernando County
Weeki Wachee at Nature Coast Tech, 6
Central at Springstead, 7
Hillsborough County
Seffner Christian at Foundation Christian Academy, 4
RAMAS at Cambridge Christian, 4:15
Carrollwood Day at Indian Rocks Christian, 6
Jefferson at Middleton, 7
Newsome at Bloomingdale, 7
Brandon at Blake, 7
Sumner at Durant, 7
Sickles at Leto, 7
Plant at Strawberry Crest, 7
Tampa Bay Tech at Armwood, 7
Gaither at Alonso, 7
Robinson at Steinbrenner, 7
Lennard at Plant City, 7
King at Freedom, 7
Spoto at Riverview, 7
Pasco County
Anclote at Academy at the Lakes, 4:30
River Ridge at Calvary Christian, 6
Cypress Creek at Pasco, 7
Fivay at Sunlake, 7
Wiregrass Ranch at Zephyrhills, 7:30
Wesley Chapel at Land O’ Lakes, 7:30
Mitchell at Hudson, 8
Pinellas County
Lakewood at St. Petersburg, 4
Boca Ciega at Northside Christian, 4
St. Petersburg Catholic at Saint Stephen’s Episcopal, 4
Carrollwood Day at Indian Rocks Christian, 6
River Ridge at Calvary Christian, 6
Palm Harbor University at Countryside, 7
Canterbury at Clearwater, 7
Tarpon Springs at Seminole, 7
Largo at East Lake, 7
Shorecrest Prep at Bradenton Christian, 7
Dunedin at Northeast, 7
Osceola at Hollins, 7
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Conclusion
The Tampa Bay area softball scene was alive with action as teams from Hernando, Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas counties battled it out on Monday. Exciting matchups and standout performances made for an entertaining day of softball across the region.
FAQs
What were the key highlights from Monday’s games?
Some key highlights from Monday’s games include Jenna Fortenberry’s stellar performance for Steinbrenner Warriors, Clearwater’s dominant offensive display, and Plant’s explosive victory over Academy of the Holy Names.
Which counties saw notable softball action on Monday?
Hernando, Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas counties all witnessed exciting softball action on Monday, with teams delivering impressive performances and thrilling matchups.
