PHOTO BY ROBERT BLANCHARD

The bleachers were full Friday night as Lake Wales challenged Winter Haven in Varsity Baseball at LWHS.

PHOTO BY ROBERT BLANCHARD

Lake Wales' Brandon Hadley warms up in the On-Deck circle as Winter Haven and Lake Wales compete Friday night at Lake Wales High School.

PHOTO BY ROBERT BLANCHARD

The Highlander's Edgar Cordova rounds third base heading for home. Lake Wales fought hard but fell short as Winter Haven finished ahead 10-2.

PHOTO BY ROBERT BLANCHARD

Lake Wales' Taylor Cockrell covers the plate at first base as Winter Haven's David Whann takes a cautious lead towards second base for a possible steal.

PHOTO BY ROBERT BLANCHARD

Highlander Coach Jasone Dewitt watches as Clayton Hill "beats the ball to the bag" coming into third base.

PHOTO BY ROBERT BLANCHARD

Head Coach Jasone Dewitt and First Baseman Taylor Cockrell "bump fists" as Lake Wales and Winter Haven change innings.