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East Bay, Riverview move to 6A-8 final

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Cambridge Christian's Janellee Moscato applies the tag on Bayshore Christian's Sam Green.

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A Tribune staff report

Published: April 21, 2009

PLANT CITY - East Bay scored six runs in the bottom of the sixth to dethrone defending district champ Durant, 6-3, while Riverview weathered a seven-run rally from Plant City in the sixth inning to win, 8-7, as both teams advanced to Thursday's Class 6A-District 8 final.

The Indians (16-8) will be making their first district final appearance since 2005, while the Sharks (14-10) will make their first since 2003.

Riverview led 8-1 before Plant City scored six runs on five hits in the bottom of the sixth to close the deficit, 8-7, but couldn't plate the tying run in the seventh as Katie Gwinn struck out the final batter to earn the save.

Freshman Allysa Caisse's three-run double highlighted East Bay's six-run sixth.

Nick Williams

Cambridge takes 1A-10 championship

TAMPA - Led by Lindsey Hagberg's hitting and Alexis Caruso's pitching, Cambridge made short work of Bayshore Christian in the Class 1A-District 10 championship, defeating the Faith Warriors 16-0 in five innings.

The Lancers (16-7) host the 1A-9 runner-up in next week's region quarterfinal round, while Bayshore Christian (7-9) play at the 1A-9 champ.

Hagberg went 3-for-4 with a triple, home run, six RBIs and two runs scored to pace Cambridge's 11-hit attack.

Caruso (16-6) gave up only one hit and one walk while striking out 10, including the side to end the game.

Gregg Becnel

Kelsey carries Tampa Prep

TAMPA - Tampa Prep pitcher Kirsten Kelsey was dominating as the Terrapins made short work of Calvary Christian, winning Tuesday's Class 2A-District 9 semifinal 10-0 in five innings.

The Warriors were no match for Kelsey, who overpowered batters with her fastball and fooled them with her change-up. In five innings, Kelsey had a hand in all 15 outs, fanning 14 and scooping a grounder up and throwing to first for the only other out.

Kelsey said she had good control of both of her pitches and worked them regularly.

The Terrapins scored five runs in the first inning, including a bases-clearing, three-run double from Alyssa Bryant (2-for-2, two runs). Dana Malinowski added a double and drove in the game's first run.

Jarrett Guthrie

River Ridge, Ridgewood win

NEW PORT RICHEY - River Ridge earned the right to defend its district title, while Ridgewood advanced to play Land O' Lakes tonight in the Class 5A-District 7 semis.

River Ridge (20-6) eliminated Central 9-1 and awaits the winner of the Land O' Lakes-Ridgewood matchup. Ridgewood collected a come-from-behind 5-4 victory against Wesley Chapel in a game delayed by Monday's rain. The Rams (4-18) will play Land O' Lakes at 5 p.m. today.

After scoring twice in the fifth to cut it deficit to 4-3, Ridgewood scored twice in the seventh to remain alive. The winning run scored when Allison Thomas walked with the bases loaded.

River Ridge was in control from start to finish, cranking out 12 hits.

Eddie Daniels

1A-11 features 2 lopsided wins

ST. PETERSBURG - Academy at the Lakes and Canterbury won their Class 1A-District 11 district semifinals in routs.

Academy at the Lakes defeated Citrus Park 21-5. Canterbury beat Oldsmar Christian 15-0.

Lee Diekemper

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