Beyond the tears and heartbreak of a season ending Thursday night, there was likely a sense of accomplishment as well for this Jay softball program, though it might not be fully appreciated until the sting of defeat wears off. The Royals have been to the state final four the last three years, winning it all in 2022, but the dream of a fourth consecutive appearance was dashed with a 4-1 Region 1-1A semifinal loss to Holmes County on a warm evening at CH Cannon Field.
Brian Lester is a sports writer for Navarre Press and Santa Rosa Free Press. With a passion for sports, Brian covers a wide range of athletic events and teams, providing engaging and informative articles for readers. His work has also been featured in USCHO and Rochester Business Journal.