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Who's on top? Northeast Florida high school spring sports Power Polls, March 25

Clayton Freeman, Jacksonville Florida Times-Union
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Who's on top? See Northeast Florida Power Polls for high school baseball, softball and lacrosse.

BASEBALL

The Times-Union releases its rankings through games played Saturday.

1. TRINITY CHRISTIAN (10-1, District 3-3A)

Trinity Christian first baseman Brayden Harris (9) throws to pitcher Aaron Watson (5), covering first, during Monday's win over Providence.
Trinity Christian first baseman Brayden Harris (9) throws to pitcher Aaron Watson (5), covering first, during Monday's win over Providence.

Previous: 2

Last week: Won 5-1 vs. Providence, won 6-2 at Ponte Vedra, won 2-1 vs. Clay.

This week: Tuesday vs. Lowndes, Thursday at Gainesville Buchholz, Friday vs. Baldwin.

Notable: Aiden Arnett and Chandler Dantzler are both batting .500 or above against top competition.

2. ST. JOHNS COUNTRY DAY (9-2, District 2-2A)

Previous: 1.

Last week: Lost 8-5 vs. Oakleaf, won 6-3 vs. Gainesville Buchholz.

This week: Tuesday vs. Baldwin, Wednesday vs. West Broward, Thursday at University Christian.

Notable: Sophomore Hunter Rodgers homered twice in victory over Buchholz.

3. BOLLES (10-3, District 3-3A)

Previous: 3.

Last week: Won 5-2 at Bartram Trail.

This week: Monday vs. West Broward, Thursday vs. Episcopal, Friday vs. Wolfson.

Notable: Georgia Tech commit Gabe Gonzalez is off to a fine start with a 1.076 OPS.

4. TOCOI CREEK (10-2, District 3-6A)

Previous: 5.

Last week: Won 8-1 at Episcopal, won 5-0 vs. Nease, won 11-4 vs. St. Augustine.

This week: Monday vs. Coral Gables, Thursday vs. Alachua Santa Fe.

Notable: The team ERA is now 1.52 for the Toros, on a nine-game winning streak.

5. BISHOP KENNY (8-2, District 3-4A)

Previous: Not ranked.

Last week: Won 12-2 vs. Mandarin, won 5-4 at Sandalwood.

This week: Monday vs. Flagler Palm Coast, Tuesday at Mandarin, Wednesday vs. Clay.

Notable: Derek Heideman came a homer away from the cycle against Mandarin, then went deep the next game against Sandalwood.

On the bubble: Baldwin (8-3, District 2-3A), Bishop Kenny (8-2, District 3-4A), Bishop Snyder (8-3, District 2-3A), Clay (7-4, District 3-5A), Englewood (10-1, District 4-5A), Episcopal (8-3, District 3-3A), First Coast (7-3, District 3-6A), Fleming Island (7-3, District 3-6A), Oakleaf (6-5, District 3-6A), Providence (6-6, District 3-3A), Yulee (7-4, District 3-4A).

Stats leaders: Northeast Florida's top high school baseball performers

SOFTBALL

The Times-Union releases its rankings through games played Saturday.

1. BALDWIN (10-0, District 4-3A)

Previous: 1.

Last week: Off.

This week: Monday at Sandalwood, Tuesday vs. Bishop Snyder, Thursday vs. Bartram Trail.

Notable: Baldwin's team OPS is up to 1.042, headed by Kendall North (1.552), Chloe Gotto (1.216) and Cali Hartung (1.197).

2. CREEKSIDE (11-1, District 1-7A)

Previous: 2.

Last week: Won 10-0 vs. Ponte Vedra, won 7-1 vs. Merritt Island, lost 5-4 vs. Lakeland George Jenkins.

This week: Tuesday at Fleming Island, Thursday vs. Oakleaf.

Notable: Knights are batting .387 as a team.

3. MIDDLEBURG (10-1, District 2-5A)

Previous: 3.

Last week: Won 10-0 vs. Ridgeview, won 14-3 vs. Clay.

This week: Wednesday at Mandarin, Thursday vs. Columbia.

Notable: Kerra Clarida, Kaelyn Hagan and Alyssa Prather have combined for 15 homers.

4. EPISCOPAL (11-1, District 4-3A)

Previous: 4.

Last week: Won 7-2 vs. West Nassau, won 6-3 vs. Ponte Vedra.

This week: Monday vs. Glenwood, Thursday at Bolles.

Notable: Grace Jones now has an OPS of 1.730 and an ERA of 0.49.

5. UNIVERSITY CHRISTIAN (9-2, District 3-2A).

Previous: 5.

Last week: Won 14-3 vs. Ocala Trinity Catholic, won 10-2 vs. Westminster Academy.

This week: Tuesday vs. Baker County, Friday at West Nassau.

Notable: Sophia Kardatzke belted three doubles in one game against Westminster.

On the bubble: Baker County (6-3, District 2-4A); Fort White (7-2, District 6-1A); Mandarin (8-3, District 1-7A); Oakleaf (8-4, District 3-6A); Paxon (6-4, District 2-4A); West Nassau (5-4, District 4-3A).

BOYS LACROSSE

The Times-Union releases its rankings through games played Saturday.

1. BOLLES (14-1, District 4-1A)

Last week: Won 17-6 vs. Erie, won 14-4 vs. Bartram Trail, lost 10-9 vs. Lucy Beckham.

This week: Tuesday vs. Fleming Island, Thursday vs. Episcopal.

Notable: Bulldogs sustained their first loss Saturday against South Carolina opposition.

2. PONTE VEDRA (8-5, District 2-2A)

Previous: 2.

Last week: Won 5-2 vs. Jupiter, lost 13-10 vs. Lake Highland Prep.

This week: Thursday vs. Tampa Plant, Saturday vs. Paul VI.

Notable: Sharks stayed close until finish against powerful LHP.

3. FLETCHER (9-1, District 2-2A)

Previous: 3.

Last week: Off.

This week: Tuesday at Mandarin, Thursday vs. Nease, Friday at Providence.

Notable: Nease matchup will be biggest test for Senators since season opener.

4. EPISCOPAL (9-5, District 4-1A)

Previous: 4.

Last week: Won 13-5 at Benedictine, lost 11-6 vs. Gainesville Oak Hall.

This week: Monday vs. Fernandina Beach, Thursday at Bolles.

Notable: Eagles picked up a road victory in Georgia.

5. NEASE (8-4, District 2-2A)

Previous: 5.

Last week: Won 7-6 vs. Creekside, won 15-6 vs. Tallahassee Maclay.

This week: Tuesday vs. Bartram Trail, Thursday at Fletcher, Friday vs. Gainesville Buchholz.

Notable: Panthers are building momentum with four-game winning run.

GIRLS LACROSSE

The Times-Union releases its rankings through games played Saturday.

1. EPISCOPAL (6-5, District 2-1A)

Previous: 1.

Last week: Lost 17-6 vs. Potomac School, won 15-11 at Pensacola Catholic, won 11-10 vs. Gainesville Oak Hall.

This week: Tuesday vs. Ponte Vedra, Thursday at Bolles.

Notable: Eagles handed a first loss to formerly-perfect Pensacola Catholic.

2. BARTRAM TRAIL (7-3, District 3-2A)

Bartram Trail midfielder Alex Adams (4) advances the ball against Ponte Vedra during the Rivalry on the River.
Bartram Trail midfielder Alex Adams (4) advances the ball against Ponte Vedra during the Rivalry on the River.

Previous: 2.

Last week: Lost 16-8 vs. Potomac School, won 22-1 at Tocoi Creek, won 17-8 vs. Ponte Vedra.

This week: Tuesday vs. Colorado Academy, Thursday at Gainesville Buchholz.

Notable: Bears achieved milestones in bunches against Ponte Vedra.

3. PONTE VEDRA (6-6, District 3-1A)

Previous: 3.

Last week: Won 19-6 at St. Augustine, won 8-6 vs. Potomac School, lost 17-8 vs. Bartram Trail.

This week: Tuesday at Episcopal, Friday at Oviedo Hagerty.

Notable: Rough first quarter cost Sharks against Bartram Trail.

4. CREEKSIDE (9-3, District 3-2A)

Previous: 4.

Last week: Lost 14-13 vs. Bolles, won 19-6 vs. Menendez.

This week: Tuesday vs. Beachside, Thursday at Nease.

Notable: Natalie Charyak scored six goals, three assists in Knights' win over Menendez.

5. TOCOI CREEK (8-4, District 3-1A)

Previous: 5.

Last week: Won 17-1 vs. St. Joseph, lost 22-1 vs. Bartram Trail.

This week: Tuesday vs. Nease, Thursday at Atlantic Coast.

Notable: Heavy loss to Bartram Trail ended Toros' recent run.

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