FORT MYERS, Fla. The Canterbury School’s baseball team defeated Spring Hill’s Bishop McLaughlin 7-4 Friday afternoon in the 3A state semifinal.
The Cougars will square off against Jacksonville University Christian Saturday for the state championship at 4 p.m.
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