The First Academy Wins Florida Class 2A Baseball Title Over Trinity Christian

The First Academy Royals defeated Trinity Christian 7-2 to win the Class 2A state baseball championship in Fort Myers, with senior pitcher Thomas Achey delivering a standout performance by pitching six innings and striking out seven. Achey overcame an early home run to lead the Royals, who capitalized on Trinity's pitching wildness, including seven walks that contributed to three unearned runs. Trinity Christian, ranked No. 1 in the state, had reached the final after a 1-0 semifinal win over Berkeley Prep, powered by ace Aaron Watson's dominant pitching. In the semifinal round, The First Academy also narrowly defeated St. Andrew’s 3-2, with Kyle Hopper pitching six strong innings and Kinon Bastian providing key hits. The Royals, who had a 16-game winning streak culminating in the title, were praised by first-year coach Alan Kunkel for their consistency, resilience, and leadership from seniors. Despite a powerful lineup and deep pitching staff, Trinity Christian was unable to overcome The First Academy’s effective mound control and offensive output in the championship game.