Jay Royals Win Regionals; Headed To State Final Four

May 15, 2010

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The Jay Royals beat the Port St. Joe Sharks 15-7  Friday night for the Region 1-2A championship and a trip to the state final four.

jay22.jpgHunter Boutwell, Hunter Brown, Sawyer Gandy and Rush Hendricks all scored in the first four, with the Royals and the Sharks 4-4 in the bottom of the fourth. Port St. Joe managed to take a 6-4 lead heading into the bottom of the fifth. But the Royals rallied with a big three run, in-the-park homer from Kevin Stanton for a 7-6 Jay lead.

The Sharks managed a run in the top of the sixth to tie the ballgame 7-7. But the bottom of the sixth was all Jay as the Royals added eight runs for their 15-7 win. Overall, the Royals scored 15 runs on nine hits and committed just six errors.

Hunter Brown (8-4) took the win on the mound for the Royals. He pitched seven innings, allowing four hits, walking seven and striking out five.

Hitters for Jay included:  Hunter Boutwell 2-5, two doubles and one RBI; Hunter Brown 2-4, two doubles and two RBI’s; Rush Hendricks 2-4 with one RBI; Kevin Stanton 2-3, with three RBI’s; and Sawyer Gandy 1-2.

Friday night’s win sends the Royals to their second final four game in the last three years. The Florida High School Athletic Association State 2A Semifinals begin Monday, May 24 at Tradition Field in Port St. Lucie with the Jay Royals taking on Shorecrest Prep.

Port St. Joe had a dismal start to their season at 0-5, but then won 18 of their last 22 for a 18-9 record headed into Friday night’s game. The Royals were 17-7, coming off a 1-0 Regional win over the Northview Chiefs.

Pictured top:  Hunter Boutwell steps up the plate for the Royals. Pictured inset:  Hunter Brown up to bat. Photos courtesy WEAR TV for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

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Comments

12 Responses to “Jay Royals Win Regionals; Headed To State Final Four”

  1. Angi on May 16th, 2010 7:04 pm

    Way to go Royals!!! Good Luck @ State…

  2. A.W. THOMPSON on May 16th, 2010 2:23 am

    WAY TO GO JAY ROYALS.THIS IS IMPRESSIVE TO SAY THE LEAST.TO COMMIT SIX ERRORS AND STILL WIN 15-7.GOOD LUCK IN THE FINAL FOUR.A.W THOMPSON MOSQUITO FLATS,FLORIDA.

  3. nhs parent and fan on May 15th, 2010 7:24 pm

    Very proud of yall. Good luck

  4. NHS Student on May 15th, 2010 1:32 pm

    Good job Royals. Good luck at State. Represent this region of Florida well.

  5. Northview Fan on May 15th, 2010 9:01 am

    Way to go Royals.
    Good luck at state.

  6. Northview Chiefs Mom on May 15th, 2010 7:21 am

    Since it can’t be the Northview chiefs winning state, it might as will be our neighbors. Go Royals!

    Love,
    Northview Chiefs Mom

  7. mike epps on May 15th, 2010 5:17 am

    GO TEAM !! We are proud of all of you !!
    KEVIN STANTON RULES!!!!!!

  8. royals on May 14th, 2010 10:44 pm

    You tell them papaj.Pace should take some lessons from the coaches at Jay.You sit there butt on the bench if the cant abide by the law.

  9. Alice and Coach Roy Skaggs on May 14th, 2010 10:33 pm

    GREAT JOB ROYALS
    We are proud of you guys
    Best of LUCK AT STATE
    GO ROYALS

  10. papaj on May 14th, 2010 10:23 pm

    And with no little criminals like Pace!! WTG boys!!!

  11. royals on May 14th, 2010 10:13 pm

    WTG ROYALS !!!!! Great Job.Great Win.We are very proud of You Guys.

  12. Softball Mom X4 on May 14th, 2010 10:07 pm

    Great Job Guys!!!!!Good Luck at State!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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