Playoffs under way in sports

Winter Park

Boys baseball

The Winter Park baseball team dropped a close one to Cypress Creek last Wednesday, falling 4-3 at home. After facing Winter Springs at press time, they'll travel to Dr. Phillips for a showdown April 22.

Boys lacrosse

The Winter Park boys lacrosse team made it all the way to the second round of the FHSAA finals before bowing out just before the championship. They fell 10-5 to Lake Highland Prep Thursday to end their strong 18-2 season. Leading into the final game, they hadn't lost since February.

Girls lacrosse

The girls lacrosse team also bowed out against Lake Highland, falling 17-8 in the playoffs. The girls finish their season 7-6 overall.

Water polo

Winter Park's highly ranked water polo team hit the water Wednesday night at press time for the district tournament at Winter Park. They played West Orange in the first round, but with a win, they may square off with rival Bishop Moore at 7 p.m. Friday night. Only the winner advances to the next round of the playoffs.

Trinity Prep

Tennis

Trinity Prep's top player won't be playing the regional or state championships after opting to play in a California tournament instead.

Maci Epstein, who is the team's top seed as a sophomore, has been with the Saints since middle school, but has chosen not to compete with her team following its district championship last week.

She'll be playing in the U.S. Tennis Association's National Spring Championships in Southern California.

Softball

The Saints softball team is heading into districts this week, with the opener at Trinity Prep at press time, and the championship game at 5 p.m. Thursday. The Saints were 11-11 heading into the postseason, but had suffered a recent string of losses against East Ridge and two distant Florida teams.

The Saints advanced to the state semifinals last season before falling to Bolles 3-1.