Buchholz and Newberry oh my! Newest baseball, softball FHSAA rankings released
The FHSAA released its latest rankings for baseball and softball as the regular season nears its close. Here's what we learned as they relate to the Gainesville area.
The end of the regular season is near for Gainesville-area baseball and softball, and the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) released its latest rankings Tuesday, April 7. For baseball , this is the penultimate rankings before district play begins next week. Softball still has a few more weeks, but the games are only gaining importance from here on out.
Speaking of which, here’s what we learned in the latest polls: Here comes Buchholz…and Newberry All this talk of the “best baseball team” in the area, and it seems like it was Buchholz all along. The Bobcats have lost just three times since February 20 and once since March 17. That came last Monday to Lowndes – one of the best teams in Georgia.
In this week’s rankings, BHS is into the top 30 at No. 29 – fifth in 6A and second in Region 1. Like years past, BHS’ pitching is the reason for the change.
The Bobcats haven’t allowed more than three runs in a game since that March 17 loss to Bishop Kenny. Chris Malphurs’ squad has four arms – Aidan Kastensmidt, Dion Wilburn, Reed Thomas and Coen Laffler – all with ERAs under 3. 05 in at least 27.