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Pinellas track stars continue to dazzle at Golden South meet
The Lakewood track trio of Shaquem and Shaquill Griffin and Tim Holmes added Gibbs’ Trayvon Bromell to form an all-star 4x100-meter relay at the Golden South meet. The foursome ran past an impressive field to win the event in 40.29 seconds, the fastest time in the nation this year. Bromell ...
Read moreSat. May 18, 2013 at 9:29 p.m. | Bob Putnam
Spring football: St. Petersburg Catholic 42, Indian Rocks Christian 14
At St. Petersburg Catholic Score: St. Petersburg Catholic 42, Indian Rocks Christian 14 Spring game-breakers: Relying on a big, veteran offensive line, St. Petersburg Catholic rolled up big yards on the ground Friday, rushing for 322 yards. The benefactors were Jaquan Fuller and Tony Jones, who each rushed for 100 ...
Read moreFri. May 17, 2013 at 11:24 p.m. | Bob Putnam
Track: Reunited sprinters ready to dazzle at Golden South Classic
Gibbs sprinter Trayvon Bromell grew up with Lakewood’s Shaquill and Shaquem Griffin and Tim Holmes. They ran track for the same club teams, separated geographically by zones once they reached high school. Now they are back together, forming a 4x100 relay team that will be the envy of others when ...
Read moreFri. May 17, 2013 at 8:18 p.m. | Bob Putnam
Clearwater, Shorecrest cancel spring games; CCC now hosts
For the past week, Clearwater Central Catholic has worked out in limbo, unsure which football team it will play in its spring game. On Friday, the Marauders found an opponent. CCC coach John Davis said his team will play Lakeland Victory Christian at 3 p.m. Thursday. The game, originally set ...
Read moreFri. May 17, 2013 at 1:12 p.m. | Bob Putnam
Seminole to interview eight candidates for football position
Seminole has narrowed its list of football applicants to eight finalists who will be interviewed by a committee starting Friday, assistant principal for athletics Tom Scott said. The committee will have a telephone conference call with former Countryside coach Bob Gobel and interviews on campus with Pinellas Park assistant Shawn ...
Read moreThu. May 16, 2013 at 1:03 p.m. | Bob Putnam
East Lake's Estes steps down from softball, volleyball
Mike Estes has stepped down as coach of East Lake’s volleyball and softball teams to take a job as the pitching coach for Eckerd College’s softball program. Estes, 51, resigned from both positions at East Lake within the past two weeks but did not publicly announce the decision until Tuesday ...
Read moreTue. May 14, 2013 at 10:37 a.m. | Bob Putnam
HomeTeam Huddle: Two-minute drill with CCC's Justus Reed
Clearwater Central Catholic defensive lineman Justus Reed is a two-sport star who has become one of the county’s biggest recruits with 17 offers, including Ohio State and Florida State in the past week. It’s a remarkable ascension considering the 6-foot-5, 235-pound junior did not have a single offer until transferring ...
Read moreMon. May 13, 2013 at 10:34 p.m. | Bob Putnam
State softball: Canterbury makes good on second chance to win 2A title
photo gallery VERO BEACH — The umpire waved his arms in the air, signaling the game was over. Canterbury players headed for the dugout, unable to control their emotions. Some burst into tears. Others stood in stunned disbelief. They thought they had thrown a state title away ...
Read moreSat. May 11, 2013 at 4:42 p.m. | Bob Putnam
2A state softball: Canterbury rallies for big win over Academy at the Lakes
photo gallery VERO BEACH — Canterbury is a young, exuberant team that exceeded expectations by advancing to Friday’s Class 2A state semifinal game with a lineup that includes four starters in eighth grade. The inexperience of playing on such a big stage could have been a hazard, especially when the ...
Read moreFri. May 10, 2013 at 7:15 p.m. | Bob Putnam
Clearwater's Allen Carden steps down as boys basketball coach
Clearwater boys basketball coach Allen Carden announced Friday that he is stepping down after five seasons. Carden said he made the decision Thursday. He leaves with a 110-36 record, three district titles and a state championship appearance in 2009. He will continue to teach at the school. “I had been ...
Read moreFri. May 10, 2013 at 11:05 a.m. | Bob Putnam
State softball: Canterbury roster grows up quickly
ST. PETERSBURG — The fear is gone these days for Canterbury’s youngsters, intimidation replaced by confidence. They are undaunted by the intensity of high school softball as well as the pressure that comes with playing for a perennial state title contender. And they are maturing quickly. Three victims in three ...
Read moreThu. May 09, 2013 at 9:36 p.m. | Bob Putnam
Nine Marauders announce commitments
Clearwater Central Catholic had nine athletes who made their college commitments official during a ceremony Tuesday in the school’s auditorium. The biggest contingent came from football with five players who helped the Marauders advance to the Class 3A state semifinals announcing their commitments: David Ferry (Baldwin-Wallace), JJ Fitzpatrick (Methodist), Brett ...
Read moreWed. May 08, 2013 at 6:37 p.m. | Bob Putnam
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Recruit: David Ferry
Baldwin-Wallace College
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Recruit: David Ferry
Seminole names football coaching finalists
Seminole has whittled its list of football coaching applicants to 12 finalists, nearly all of whom have ties to the bay area. Among the finalists are three former area head coaches: Bob Gobel (Countryside), Chris Miller (Admiral Farragut) and Pat O’Brien (Sickles, King). Other finalists include Pinellas Pak assistant coach ...
Read moreTue. May 07, 2013 at 1:07 p.m. | Bob Putnam
Pinellas Park's Jon Cabino resigns as boys basketball coach
Pinellas Park boys basketball coach Jon Cabino has stepped down to pursue coaching opportunities in college. Cabino coached the Patriots for five seasons. He will continue teaching at the school. “I just got engaged, and this was something I wanted to do to see if I can make more money ...
Read moreTue. May 07, 2013 at 11:21 a.m. | Bob Putnam
Region softball: Shorecrest's season ends but Chargers focus on positives
Shorecrest’s exhilarating run through the postseason came to an end Monday with an 8-5 loss to host West Palm Beach King’s Academy in the Class 3A region final. The Chargers (18-4) fell behind early and spent the rest of the game trying to rally. “That was a really good team ...
Read moreMon. May 06, 2013 at 7:45 p.m. | Bob Putnam