Kennedy Jackson, the dynamic freshman who helped lead Winter Springs High’s softball to the Class 5A state championship earlier this year, passed away on Wednesday.
The administrator of the Winter Springs High School Softball Facebook page said the school was planning to hold a candlelight vigil for Jackson at the school’s softball field the evening of Friday, Oct. 17. Information on a memorial service or funeral was not available.
Jackson burst onto the scene during the 2024-25 school year, batting .437 with 13 doubles, two triples, three home runs, 32 runs scored and 24 RBI…