Pictures: East Ridge High Softball Playoff Game vs. Venice
By Stephen M. Dowell, Orlando Sentinel The Tribune Content Agency
East Ridge High softball player Veronica Peterson (3) holds on to second base safely ahead of the tag by Venice infielder Maelle Creamer (9) during the Class 7A region quarterfinal game of Venice High at East Ridge High in Clermont on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
East Ridge High softball player Bailey Page screams in celebration during the Class 7A region quarterfinal game of Venice High at East Ridge High in Clermont on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
East Ridge High softball players celebrate during the Class 7A region quarterfinal game of Venice High at East Ridge High in Clermont on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
East Ridge High softball player Bailey Page smiles as she rounds second base during the Class 7A region quarterfinal game of Venice High at East Ridge High in Clermont on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
East Ridge High softball players Lelia Bolden (left) and Molly O'Hara (right) celebrate during the Class 7A region quarterfinal game of Venice High at East Ridge High in Clermont on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
East Ridge High softball coach Al Peterson smiles during the Class 7A region quarterfinal game of Venice High at East Ridge High in Clermont on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
East Ridge High softball players gather during the Class 7A region quarterfinal game of Venice High at East Ridge High in Clermont on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
East Ridge High softball pitcher Simmone Hymiller throws during the Class 7A region quarterfinal game of Venice High at East Ridge High in Clermont on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
East Ridge High softball player Molly O'Hara hits during the Class 7A region quarterfinal game of Venice High at East Ridge High in Clermont on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
East Ridge High softball player Lelia Bolden is pictured during the Class 7A region quarterfinal game of Venice High at East Ridge High in Clermont on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
East Ridge High softball pitcher Simmone Hymiller celebrates during the Class 7A region quarterfinal game of Venice High at East Ridge High in Clermont on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
East Ridge High softball player Veronica Peterson bunts during the Class 7A region quarterfinal game of Venice High at East Ridge High in Clermont on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
East Ridge High softball pitcher Simmone Hymiller is pictured during the Class 7A region quarterfinal game of Venice High at East Ridge High in Clermont on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
East Ridge High softball coach Al Peterson signals during the Class 7A region quarterfinal game of Venice High at East Ridge High in Clermont on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
East Ridge High softball player Lelia Bolden hits during the Class 7A region quarterfinal game of Venice High at East Ridge High in Clermont on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
East Ridge High softball player Victoria Peterson is pictured during the Class 7A region quarterfinal game of Venice High at East Ridge High in Clermont on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
East Ridge High softball coach Al Peterson is pictured during the Class 7A region quarterfinal game of Venice High at East Ridge High in Clermont on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
East Ridge High softball player Kaitlyn Halley hits during the Class 7A region quarterfinal game of Venice High at East Ridge High in Clermont on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
East Ridge High softball player Brianna Santos (left) slides safely into second base ahead of the tag by Venice High infielder Maelle Creamer (right) during the Class 7A region quarterfinal game of Venice High at East Ridge High in Clermont on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
East Ridge High softball player Victoria Peterson runs after a hit during the Class 7A region quarterfinal game of Venice High at East Ridge High in Clermont on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
East Ridge High softball player Bailey Page celebrates during the Class 7A region quarterfinal game of Venice High at East Ridge High in Clermont on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
East Ridge High softball pitcher Simmone Hymiller throws during the Class 7A region quarterfinal game of Venice High at East Ridge High in Clermont on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
East Ridge High softball player Veronica Peterson celebrates during the Class 7A region quarterfinal game of Venice High at East Ridge High in Clermont on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)