Jaguars clinch Class 5 state championship berth
The Glen Allen Jaguars erupted out of the gate on Tuesday, plating five runs in the opening inning and building a lead that would prove insurmountable.
Colby Seay sparked the offense with a decisive double to right field that brought home two runs, while Owen Holsomback followed with an RBI single that slipped past a diving shortstop, extending the advantage.
Maury answered in the middle innings, but the Jaguars' pitching staff kept the pressure on, preserving the margin and limiting the opposition to just five runs.
Looking ahead
With the semifinal victory secured, the team now turns its focus to the Class 5 state championship game, where they will meet the winner of the other semifinal bracket.
Coach Martinez praised the collective effort, noting that the early burst set the tone for the rest of the tournament run.
Fans across the Richmond area are expected to turn out in force for the upcoming final, as the Jaguars aim to capture their first state title in program history.