Jay Royals Win Regionals, Headed To State

May 6, 2014

For the second time in three years, the Jay Lady Royals are headed back to the state softball tournament.

The Lady Royals beat Port St. Joe 6-5 Monday afternoon to claim the Region 2-1A championship.

Chassity McCranie pitched the win for Jay, allowing five runs, 10 hits, striking out seven and recording four errors in seven innings pitched.

For Jay (24-3) — Michaela Stewart 5-5, run, 2 RBIs, HR; Harley Taggert 2-4, RBI; Dana Blackmon 2-4, run; Emily Dodson 1-1, run, RBI; Taylor Moore 1-4, run, RBI, double. Stewart’s solo homer in teh third  was over the fence — and through a truck’s back window.

The Lady Royals will play Bell in the state semifinals on Friday morning at 10:35 a.m. Eastern at Historic Dodgertown in Vero Beach.

Pictured: The Jay Lady Royals celebrate their 6-5 win over Port St. Joe for the Region 2-1A championship Monday in Jay. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

Comments

2 Responses to “Jay Royals Win Regionals, Headed To State”

  1. MB on May 6th, 2014 11:01 am

    Looks like the Pencaola area is going to be well represented in Vero Beach. Good luck to all the teams!!! Bring home 3 trophies.

  2. mspence on May 6th, 2014 4:47 am

    Good luck, Jay Royals. It is great to see three teams from our area go on to state playoffs, Jay ,West Fla. , and Tate, we are so proud of you.

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