Prom or playoffs? St. John Paul II baseball team faces tough choice

St. John Paul II Academy's baseball team faces a scheduling conflict with their prom as they prepare for a Region 4-2A semifinal against Chaminade-Madonna. The Eagles wanted to start Game 1 at noon to accommodate their prom on a cruise ship, but the opposing school and the FHSAA rejected earlier proposals. Consequently, the Eagles must decide whether to miss their prom or leave the game early to make the 5 p.m. boarding time. slot-chickenroad.org

Coach Pete Graffeo expressed frustration with the situation, noting that Chaminade-Madonna rejected the noon start due to class time concerns and the Thursday proposal due to pitching plans. With top players like Jack Wilhoit and Tommy Ciaccio involved, the team is left with a difficult choice: miss the game, miss the prom, or arrive late to the cruise ship. Graffeo stated he supports the players regardless of their decision.