Freshman Katelyn Balka drives in the only run for the Gators during their 20th consecutive appearance in a state championship game. In baseball, Atlantic Shores, Greenbrier Christian and Walsingham Academy reach Saturday's finals.
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Gators softball coach Dan Moore has been sidelined by a lung condition, but his daughter, Kelly Gregory, has the team on track for another state championship run.
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