The Gators rallied from a five-run deficit by scoring five times in the eighth inning, then claimed a walk-off victory over Kentucky behind a clutch hit from Kyle Jones. Kentucky evened the series the following day behind dominant pitching that held Florida scoreless until the seventh inning. An earlier game in the series had also been delayed by weather.
Sources: The Gainesville Sun · The Independent Florida Alligator
The Buchholz Bobcats punched their ticket to the FHSAA Class 6A state semifinals by sweeping top-seeded Pace in the regional final. The victory marks the program’s third consecutive Final Four appearance.
Sources: Mainstreet Daily News · The Gainesville Sun
The Florida Gators women’s lacrosse team was knocked out of the NCAA Tournament after losing to Denver, ending their postseason run in the first round. The early exit marks a historic low point for the program, as it is the first time in program history that the Gators have failed to advance past the opening round of the tournament.
Sources: The Independent Florida Alligator
