Savita Bagіnathan. {MSD Tennis}
Marjory Stoneman Douglas’s success in athletics continues, highlighted by a win in the State Championship from Savita Bagirathan.
Bagirathan, a Sacred Heart University commit, did not lose a match in singles all year, finishing with four wins at State to claim her second straight Title. She also competed in doubles with Dhea Bagirthan and reached the State Semifinals. The team previously lost to Cypress Bay High School at Regionals after winning all their matches at the District Championship.
The track and field team competed at the State Championship, with Samanta Bandres Chourio placing fifth in the 400 hurdles and 13th in the 100 hurdles. She was also part of the 4 x 100 relay team that finished 11th place with Alexis Freckleton, Naomi Grissette, and Samara Osouna. Christopher Jackson was the lone member from the boys team to compete and came in sixth in the long jump.
The softball team’s season ended with a loss to Park Vista Community High School on Thursday. The Eagles lost 11-1 after earning the sixth seed in Regionals. Addison Zajkowski scored the only run in her final game with MSD. Antonia Nelke, Dani Rincon, and Caleigh D’Agoti all had hits, while Kaitlin Enright and Jasjkow pitched for the Eagles. MSD finished the season 12-12 and was previously beaten by Coral Glades in the District Tournament.
However, they qualified for the Big-8 Tournament and went 1-1 and 3-1 in the Orange Bowl Classic. Zajkowski finished the season with only two home runs and drove in 17 runs. Mya Boleen added 16 RBIs while Carmyn Ferro knocked in 10, Zajzowski will graduate with Nelke, and Lucia Perez.
Seniors from the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Softball Team. {Courtesy}
The baseball team’s bracket was also released as they aim to win their fifth straight State Championship, as the Eagles will face Alonso High School in the Semifinals. They are 20-12 this year and won a Region Championship after being seeded seventh. They knocked out top-seeded Venice High School in the Regional Final. The other side of the draw will feature second-seeded Haggerty High School against Jupiter High School, which features longtime J.P. Taravella Coach Joe Giummule. The winner of each game will meet in the final on Saturday, May 17, at 7 p.m.
MSD graduates also continued their success with Devin Fitz-Gerald hitting his first home run in the minors. Christian Rodriguez and Jake Clemente closed out a win for the Florida Gators against the number one team in the country. At the same time, Rylan Lujo ranks among the best freshmen in the country at Dayton University.
The Eagles also recognized their scholar athletes with Ella Casagrandre-Stevens, Grace Dykstra, Grissette, Ella Makena Navqi, Morgan Melchiorri, James Ross, Mikayla Ryan and Sahil Sule being recognized, while Adam Shaikh was nominated a finalist for the Brian Piccolo Award, which is named after the late NFL player and South Florida native Brian Piccolo, honoring senior athletes for their outstanding achievements in football, academics, and community service.
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Baseball. {954 Preps}
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