Spring Fling: Lakeland, Munford baseball advance; Bartlett soccer falls
Lakeland Prep's Ryan Pitts (4) scores a run during Spring Fling in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, May 23, 2025. Pitts got the victory, scattering six hits throughout seven innings while also going 2 for 3 with a triple, two runs scored and two RBI. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)
MURFREESBORO — Rain earlier in the week pushed the Division 1 baseball games at Spring Fling back to Saturday. Lakeland Prep and Munford will be more than happy to stick around.
The Lions advanced to the Class AA championship game Friday with a 9-3 victory against Forrest, keeping their remarkable season alive. Coach Chris Godwin’s squad improved to 29-3 and will play for the title in its first trip to the state tournament.
Moreover, it’s a team without any seniors and is still a relatively new program. Lakeland Prep opened in 2022 and has yet to graduate its first senior class.
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John Varlas
John Varlas is a lifelong Memphian who has covered high school sports in various capacities for over 20 years.
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