Catholic edges Dolphins, 2-1
GBHS fourth seed in six team district tournament at West Florida
BY JASON THOMPSON Gulf Breeze News jason@gulfbreezenews.com

Jason Thompson/Gulf Breeze News Soaring with the Eagles Kameron Brunty signed a baseball scholarship with the University of Southern Mississippi Monday. Also pictured are from left. mother Michele Brunty. Back row (fromleft): GBHS Athletic Director Mark Kostic, baseball coach Randy Renfroe and Principal Sylvan Ladner.

A dropped fly ball in the sixth inning was the difference as Catholic avenged a season opening loss to Gulf Breeze with a 2-1 win in Gulf Breeze April 15.

The Crusaders (20-2) took a 1-0 lead in the first inning on a solo homer off Dolphin starter Mark Waghalter, who struck out five in 3 2/3 innings after pitching 4 1/3 innings four nights ago at Navarre.

The Dolphins tied the game in the fifth when Dane Monnin's two out double scored Corey Downs, who singled. Gulf Breeze left two runners on in that inning and in the sixth, as well.

Thomas Dorsey was the tough luck loser for the Dolphins, allowing an unearned run in the sixth. He struck out two and allowed only one hit in 2 1/3 innings. Ben Lively struck out a batter in the seventh.

The Dolphin seniors - Kameron Brunty, Bo Dobson, Shane Dorlag, Kolton Hanke, T.J. Jordan, Monnin, Brandon Scott and Waghalter - were honored before the game, their final regular season game at home.

Dolphin JV 2, Catholic 1

Robin Hoffpauir went 2-for-3 with a double and scored a run in the Dolphin JV's season ending win over Catholic.

Josh Suelflow walked and scored the Dolphins' other run, while Tyler Boylan singled for the team's other hit. Alex Ball allowed only two hits and struck out six to get the win. Jackson Yates struck out one in the fifth.

Dolphins 15, Flomaton 7

Gulf Breeze blasted four home runs, including a grand slam by Brunty, as the Dolphins had to rally twice to beat the Hurricanes April 14.

The Dolphins jumped out to a 3-0 first inning lead, with all three runs coming with two outs. Dorlag, who doubled off the top of the center field fence, scored on a double by Scott. Kris Matsoukas then singled to score Scott, while Monnin's double scored Matsoukas.

The Hurricanes then scored four runs in the top of the third on two walks, two throwing errors, a double and a wild pitch. Gulf Breeze reclaimed the lead in the bottom of the third on back-to-back solo homers by Scott and Matsoukas.

The Canes took the lead back in the top of the fifth off a pair of errors and a two-run double. Gulf Breeze took the lead for good with seven in the bottom of the fifth.

Monnin led off with a walk before Downs singled. Hanke walked to load the bases for Dorlag, who singled off the pitcher's leg to score Monnin.

Jordan then reached on an error, scoring Downs, before Brunty's grand slam over the scoreboard in right center field.

Jordan hit a three-run homer in the sixth inning, scoring Patrick Vance, who reached on an error, and Dorlag, who walked.

Dorlag went 3-for-4 with an RBI and three runs scored, while Scot went 3-for-5 with a double, a home run, three runs scored and two RBIs. Matsoukas went 3-for-4 with an RBI, two runs scored and two RBIs.

Monnin, who pitched only 2/3 of an inning, got the win. Scott struck out three in the final two innings.