Jay Royals Top Northview For District 3-1A Championship

April 27, 2018

The Jay Royals defeated the Northview Chiefs Thursday night 8-5 in the 3-1A district championship game in Jay.

The Royals took a 2-0 lead after one inning, adding two more in the second and one in the third. The Chiefs added a run in the fifth, with the Lady Royals answering with two for a 7-1 lead after five. In the sixth, Northview had a four-run streak, but Jay went on to an 8-5 final.

Alyssa Baxley pitched the win for Jay in a complete game, striking out 11. At the plate, Christa Sanders was 3-4, and Haylee Watson, Sarah Barnhill and Alyssa Baxley each had a hit.

For Northview, Tori Herrington was 1-2, Ashley Ragsdale had a double as she went 2-4 and Valen Shelley was 1-4.

Regional play begins next Thursday with Bozeman at Jay at 7:00 and Northview at Wewahitchka.

Photos by Diann Tagert for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

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6 Responses to “Jay Royals Top Northview For District 3-1A Championship”

  1. Proud Aunt on April 27th, 2018 6:07 pm

    To the Northview dad;
    That was my nephew who helped your daughter. That young man will give the shirt off of his back to help anyone because he has a big heart. He had been trained well as he is a first responder in our Jay Volunteer Fire Department. No matter how the game went for any of them at the end of the day this is what matters. I couldn’t be more proud of him!

  2. Northview dad on April 27th, 2018 12:52 pm

    Our daughter fainted on the bus last night after the game. One of Jay’s baseball players ran himself to death to help us to get the things we needed to bring her back around. I just wanted to say thank you to that young man for helping her. It’s people like you that make this world a better place for all. Also thank you to EMS and Jay fire department for their quick response.

  3. Softball Fan on April 27th, 2018 10:51 am

    It was a great game between two successful programs. All three games this year were closely contested. Best of luck to both teams in the State Tournament!

  4. Northview Dad on April 27th, 2018 10:21 am

    Our season isn’t over ladies. You all fought hard to get back into the game last night. We limit the mistakes and don’t spot them 5 runs we win that game. Hold your heads high and play your best game next week. We’re looking for a rematch.

  5. Proud grandparents on April 27th, 2018 9:10 am

    We are proud of our Northview Lady Chiefs. Keep your heads up and continue to work hard.

  6. Royals Dad on April 27th, 2018 1:45 am

    Good job LADY ROYALS. Way to go!!! Don’t stop, go all the way.