PREP SOFTBALL: Fort White’s comeback falls short against Jay in Class 1A championship

  • Fort White outfielder Gracie Clemons (left) reacts next to pitcher Kadence Compton after making the final out of the Class 1A state championship against Jay at Legend Way Ballfields on Wednesday in Clermont. The Royals won 6-5, holding on after the Indians loaded the bases with two outs in the seventh inning. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)
    Fort White outfielder Gracie Clemons (left) reacts next to pitcher Kadence Compton after making the final out of the Class 1A state championship against Jay at Legend Way Ballfields on Wednesday in Clermont. The Royals won 6-5, holding on after the Indians loaded the bases with two outs in the seventh inning. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

    CLERMONT — If Ella Nelson stood a few feet further to either side, Fort White and Jay might still be playing.

    Royals relief pitcher Alayna Lowery was already reeling. She inherited a three-run lead jus…