PREP SOFTBALL: Columbia scores two on booted grounder for walk-off win over Keystone Heights

  • Columbia left fielder Sakiya Merriex jumps after crossing home plate with the game-winning run against Keystone Heights Friday night. Shortstop Lillyenne Mayhew, who had also scored on the play, celebrates alongside Merriex. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)
    Columbia left fielder Sakiya Merriex jumps after crossing home plate with the game-winning run against Keystone Heights Friday night. Shortstop Lillyenne Mayhew, who had also scored on the play, celebrates alongside Merriex. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

    Needing two runs to avoid an 0-3 week, Columbia coach Joe Saucier turned to his two runners on base in the bottom of the seventh inning.

    Lillyenne Mayhew had a plan with Brooklynn White at the plate.

    “M…