Who's on top? Northeast Florida high school spring sports Power Polls, April 1
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BASEBALL
The Times-Union releases its rankings through games played Saturday.
1. TRINITY CHRISTIAN (13-1, District 3-3A)
Previous: 1.
Last week: Won 2-1 vs. Lowndes, won 11-0 at Gainesville Buchholz, won 11-1 at Baldwin.
This week: Tuesday at Flagler Palm Coast, Friday vs. Viera, Saturday vs. Calvary Day.
Notable: What makes Jacksonville's top lineup even more deadly? Brady Harris is back with two long balls against Baldwin.
2. ST. JOHNS COUNTRY DAY (11-2, District 2-2A)
Previous: 2.
Last week: Won 8-1 vs. Baldwin, won 17-2 at University Christian.
This week: Thursday at Fleming Island, Friday vs. Calvary Day.
Notable: OPS numbers top 1.300 for Spartans' George Gilson and Nick Bowden.
3. TOCOI CREEK (12-2, District 3-6A)
Previous: 4.
Last week: Won 11-1 vs. Coral Gables, won 6-4 vs. Alachua Santa Fe.
This week: Tuesday at Clay, Wednesday at First Coast, Friday at Menendez.
Notable: Northeast Florida's most improved team, the Toros have won 11 straight.
4. BISHOP KENNY (11-2, District 3-4A)
Previous: 5.
Last week: Won 5-4 vs. Flagler Palm Coast, won 3-2 at Mandarin, won 2-1 vs. Clay.
This week: Tuesday at Creekside, Thursday at Ponte Vedra, Saturday at Tallahassee Chiles.
Notable: Crusaders have won four consecutive games by single-run margin, including two extra-inning walk-offs this week.
5. BOLLES (12-4, District 3-3A)
Previous: 3.
Last week: Lost 9-1 vs. West Broward, won 5-1 vs. Episcopal, won 11-1 vs. Wolfson.
This week: Thursday at Creekside, Friday vs. Fernandina Beach.
Notable: The pitching combination of Chayce Kieck and David Martin leads a Bulldog pitching staff with an ERA below 1.00.
On the bubble: Bishop Snyder (8-5, District 2-3A), Clay (8-5, District 3-5A), Englewood (11-3, District 4-5A), Episcopal (9-4, District 3-3A), First Coast (8-3, District 3-6A), Fleming Island (10-3, District 3-6A), Oakleaf (8-5, District 3-6A), Providence (8-6, District 3-3A), St. Joseph (11-4, District 2-2A).
SOFTBALL
The Times-Union releases its rankings through games played Saturday.
1. BALDWIN (13-0, District 4-3A)
Previous: 1.
Last week: Won 17-0 at Sandalwood, won 10-0 vs. Bishop Snyder, won 14-4 vs. Bartram Trail.
This week: Tuesday at Ridgeview, Thursday vs. University Christian.
Notable: Seven Baldwin batters already have home runs in a fearsome lineup.
2. MIDDLEBURG (12-1, District 2-5A)
Previous: 3.
Last week: Won 6-0 at Mandarin, won 11-10 vs. Columbia.
This week: Thursday at Creekside, Friday vs. Providence.
Notable: Kerra Clarida's walk-off homer to cap comeback from seven-run hole ranks among area's 2024 highlights.
3. EPISCOPAL (13-1, District 4-3A)
Previous: 4.
Last week: Won 15-0 vs. Glenwood, won 14-0 at Bolles.
This week: Tuesday at Baker County, Thursday at Paxon.
Notable: Two more shutout wins this week for Grace Jones and the Eagles, ahead of a quality matchup Tuesday at Baker County.
4. CREEKSIDE (12-2, District 1-7A)
Previous: 2.
Last week: Won 4-2 at Fleming Island, lost 4-1 vs. Oakleaf.
This week: Tuesday vs. Mandarin, Thursday vs. Middleburg.
Notable: Newcomer Hailey Cunningham (.448 average, 1.175 OPS) continues to emerge as a new star at the plate for Knights.
5. OAKLEAF (10-4, District 3-6A)
Previous: Not ranked.
Last week: Won 13-6 vs. Keystone Heights, won 4-1 at Creekside.
This week: Kissimmee Klassic tournament, Thursday-Saturday.
Notable: With a 1.110 OPS and a 1.62 ERA, junior Charlotte Maddox is among the First Coast's top double-threat pitchers.
On the bubble: Baker County (9-3, District 2-4A); Fleming Island (9-4, District 3-5A); Fort White (8-2, District 6-1A); Paxon (7-4, District 2-4A); University Christian (9-3, District 3-2A); West Nassau (5-4, District 4-3A).
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BOYS LACROSSE
The Times-Union releases its rankings through games played Saturday.
1. BOLLES (14-1, District 4-1A)
Last week: Won 19-6 vs. Fleming Island, won 19-6 vs. Episcopal.
This week: Friday vs. Our Lady of Good Counsel.
Notable: Maryland opponent closes Bulldogs' regular season.
2. PONTE VEDRA (9-6, District 2-2A)
Previous: 2.
Last week: Won 15-5 vs. Tampa Plant, lost 8-7 vs. Paul VI.
This week: Thursday vs. Fletcher, Friday at Gainesville Oak Hall.
Notable: Sharks nearly downed Virginia champions.
3. FLETCHER (12-1, District 2-2A)
Previous: 3.
Last week: Won 22-0 at Mandarin, won 12-8 vs. Nease, won 17-6 vs. Providence.
This week: Tuesday at Creekside, Thursday at Ponte Vedra.
Notable: Senators stretched winning streak to 12.
4. EPISCOPAL (10-6, District 4-1A)
Previous: 4.
Last week: Won 16-0 vs. Fernandina Beach, lost 19-6 at Bolles.
This week: Tuesday at Fleming Island, Friday vs. Melbourne Holy Trinity.
Notable: Eagles are locked into No. 2 seed for district tournament.
5. NEASE (10-5, District 2-2A)
Previous: 5.
Last week: Won 12-11 vs. Bartram Trail, lost 12-8 at Fletcher, won 16-3 vs. Gainesville Buchholz.
This week: Tuesday at St. Augustine, Thursday vs. Tocoi Creek.
Notable: Rivalry matchup with St. Augustine looms Tuesday.
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GIRLS LACROSSE
The Times-Union releases its rankings through games played Saturday.
1. BARTRAM TRAIL (8-4, District 3-2A)
Previous: 2.
Last week: Lost 17-7 vs. Colorado Academy, won 19-0 at Gainesville Buchholz.
This week: Monday at Bishop Moore, Wednesday vs. Bishop Ireton, Saturday at Fletcher.
Notable: Emily Barnette and Ryann Frechette each scored five times against Buchholz.
2. EPISCOPAL (7-6, District 2-1A)
Previous: 1.
Last week: Lost 15-12 vs. Ponte Vedra, won 15-4 at Bolles.
This week: Thursday at St. Augustine, Friday vs. Bishop Ireton.
Notable: Eagles have taken on the area's statistically toughest schedule.
3. PONTE VEDRA (7-7, District 3-1A)
Previous: 3.
Last week: Won 15-12 at Episcopal, lost 15-5 vs. Hagerty.
This week: Monday vs. Creekside, Friday at Lake Mary.
Notable: Sharks couldn't keep up with top state candidate Hagerty.
4. CREEKSIDE (11-3, District 3-2A)
Previous: 4.
Last week: Won 21-2 vs. Beachside, won 17-4 vs. Nease.
This week: Monday at Ponte Vedra, Wednesday vs. Fletcher.
Notable: Two local games this week will wrap up regular season for Knights.
5. TOCOI CREEK (10-4, District 3-1A)
Previous: 5.
Last week: Won 16-9 vs. Nease, won 19-0 at Atlantic Coast.
This week: Tuesday vs. Gainesville Oak Hall, Thursday vs. Fletcher.
Notable: Attack erupted for 35 goals this week.
TRACK & FIELD
The Times-Union rounds up Northeast Florida’s best times in track and field through March 31, 2024.
New best mark — #. State leader — *.
Boys
Event, Athlete, School, Time/distance, Meet
100: Christian Miller, Creekside, 10.14#*, Florida Relays
200: Christian Miller, Creekside, 20.51*, Bob Hayes Invitational
400: Christian Miller, Creekside, 47.63, River City Relays
800: Roman Mollicone, Fleming Island, 1:53.51#, Florida Relays
1,600: Tanner Andrade-Brinsko, Ponte Vedra, 4:17.11, Bolles Bulldog Classic
3,200: Graham Myers, Fleming Island, 9:05.76, Bolles Bulldog Classic
110 hurdles: Ben Miller, Ponte Vedra, 14.73, North Florida-South Florida Challenge
400 hurdles: Neiko Garnes, Jackson, 54.56, Bob Hayes Invitational
High jump: T'Vario Willis, Ridgeview, 6-7.25, Craig Speziale Memorial
Pole vault: Nicholas DeSanto, Ponte Vedra, 14-5.25#, Florida Relays
Long jump: Devin Collins, Oakleaf, 24-0.50, Clay County Meet
Triple jump: Elijah Kellum, Bradford, 47-6.50, Santa Fe Mini Meet
Discus: Will Wainwright, Suwannee, 168-10, Jesse Forbes Invitational
Javelin: Will Wainwright, Suwannee, 202-5.25, FSU Relays
Shot put: Garrison Butler, Bolles, 51-7.75, Bob Hayes Invitational
4x100 relay: Creekside, 40.72#, Florida Relays
4x400 relay: Mandarin, 3:20.74, North Florida-South Florida Challenge
4x800 relay: Fleming Island, 8:00.47#, Florida Relays
Girls
Event, Athlete, School, Time/distance, Meet
100: Kyndal Turner, Paxon, 11.90, North Florida-South Florida Challenge
200: Janay Moorer, Creekside, 24.02, Bob Hayes Invitational
400: Janay Moorer, Creekside, 53.92#, Florida Relays
800: Sarah Rose, Creekside, 2:13.96#, Florida Relays
1,600: Alyson Johnson, Creekside, 4:56.84, FSU Relays
3,200: Lindy White, Ponte Vedra, 10:41.11*, FSU Relays
100 hurdles: Brittney Jennings, Creekside, 13.77#, Florida Relays
400 hurdles: Amelia Kosiewska, Bartram Trail, 1:06.95, North Florida-South Florida Challenge
High jump: Danielle Pal, Mandarin, 5-5.75#, Florida Relays
Pole vault: Presley Wolfe, Bolles, 12-3.75#, Florida Relays
Long jump: Tristen Evatt, Yulee, 18-10.50, Yulee Meet 2
Triple jump: Mikayla Shavers, Fleming Island, 39-3.25, North Florida-South Florida Challenge
Discus: Zee Curtis, Bolles, 138-7, Coach Hunt Classic
Javelin: Isabella Madaffari, Ponte Vedra, 113-6, Craig Speziale Memorial
Shot put: Terrell McCoy, Bolles, 41-9.25, FSU Relays
4x100 relay: Creekside, 47.83#, Florida Relays
4x400 relay: Jackson, 3:55.26, Bob Hayes Invitational
4x800 relay: Creekside, 9:16.47#, Florida Relays
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