Airport’s Caleb Roberts crosses homeplate during this past Saturday’s playoff game versus Hartsville. THOMAS GRANT JR. | CHRONICLE

Airport’s Blake Palyok (center) celebrates with teammates at homeplate following his home run versus Hartsville. The Eagles had a 7-run lead erased by the Red Foxes in the top 6th inning before prevailing 10-9 in 8 innings in the Class 4A Lower State District 3 playoffs. They faced James Island in the winner’s bracket Monday and lost 4-2. THOMAS GRANT JR. | CHRONICLE

Gilbert’s Leah Kearse races towards homeplate. THOMAS GRANT JR. | CHRONICLE

Gilbert’s Taylor Branham with the catch versus Lakewood. THOMAS GRANT JR. | CHRONICLE

Dutch Fork’s Collin Shealy takes a swing in the 11-1 victory over Ashley Ridge in the Class 5A Lower State District 3 playoffs. PHOTO | WWW.GOFLASHWIN.COM