Roy Fuoco

Lakeland Ledger BARTOW — Bartow has kept winning in recent weeks to capture the district title and reach the region finals, but Bartow coach Glenn Rutenbar still was looking for his team to play a complete game.

Lakeland Ledger LAKELAND − Lesson No. 1 for Lakeland in the spring jamboree — be ready to play.

Lakeland Ledger LAKELAND — There was no keeping Nathan Diaz away from baseball.

Roy Fuoco, Lakeland Ledger Lakeland Christian had its work cut out for itself as Jacksonville Trinity Christian, No. 1 in 2A, No. 3 in the state and No. 20 in the nation awaited the Vikings.

Lakeland Ledger LAKE WALES — There are a lot of big shoes to fill for any Lake Wales pitcher who steps inside the circle.

Lakeland Ledger BARTOW — Alyssa Hillman, entering the 2023 season, didn't expect to have much of an impact on Bartow's fortunes if it made the state tournament.

Roy Fuoco, Lakeland Ledger LONGWOOD — As a power hitting first baseman for Lake Wales, sophomore Mattie Cockrell has had many big hits for the Highlanders but her biggest at-bat came playing small ball.

Lakeland Ledger LONGWOOD – Bartow's third-inning, six-run outburst normally would be enough, but on a hot afternoon against the 20 th -ranked

Lakeland Ledger LONGWOOD — What more could a coach ask for from his team?

Lakeland Ledger LONGWOOD — Sometimes the results of a game can be described quite simply as in this case. Pace got one clutch hit, Bartow got none.