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Preseason football: Newsome 34, Steinbrenner 34, tie
TAMPA — The game clock was the only thing to stop Newsome and Steinbrenner Friday night.The teams tied 34-all after combining for 851 yards and 33 first downs. The preseason game was moved to Chamberlain from Steinbrenner because of unplayable field conditions.Jon Marc Carrier scored four touchdowns for Steinbrenner, two ...
Read moreFri. Aug. 24, 2012 at 8:57 p.m. | Don Jensen
Football: Spring jamboree at Blake
At Blake Scores: Chamberlain 30, Blake 6 Hillsborough 15, Middleton 0 Spring game-breakers: Chamberlain running back Xavier Johnson ran for three touchdowns and had 73 of the Chiefs’ 153 rushing yards. Johnson scored on runs of 4, 2 and 4 yards. Chamberlain’s other TD came on a 14-yard pass from ...
Read moreThu. May 24, 2012 at 11:33 p.m. | Don Jensen
District softball: Riverview keeps pressure on to stifle top-seeded Plant City
TAMPA — Emily Gaitan’s book on Plant City was right on the money. “Plant City is not going to let up — ever,” she said. “You have to expect that and you’ve got to do your job.” The Riverview junior right-handed pitcher did her job Friday night, and freshman outfielder ...
Read moreSat. April 21, 2012 at 12:22 a.m. | Don Jensen
District softball roundup: Chamberlain ace keeps her cool
LUTZ — When opposing runners get into scoring position, Chamberlain pitcher Rachel Dwyer keeps the positive thoughts. “Just because someone’s on (base) doesn’t mean they have to score,” she said. The junior right-hander escaped a pair of mid-game jams and went the distance on a three-hitter as No. 1 seed ...
Read moreThu. April 19, 2012 at 11:47 p.m. | Don Jensen
Region boys basketball: Tampa Prep survives late drama
TAMPA — Playing in front of a standing-room-only crowd, Tampa Prep stood tall Saturday. Marshall Holmes’ free throw with 6.6 seconds remaining, his only point of the game, was the difference as the Terrapins outlasted Orlando First Academy 46-45 for the Class 3A, Region 2 boys basketball championship. But Tampa ...
Read moreSat. Feb. 25, 2012 at 10:45 p.m. | Don Jensen
Region boys basketball: Berkeley Prep pours it on
TAMPA — Berkeley Prep went inside — again and again. The Buccaneers (20-7) turned their Class 4A region quarterfinal against Arcadia DeSoto County (17-8) into a layup shooting drill as they rolled to an 82-49 victory Thursday night. Senior Nelson Agholor poured in 24 points and 12 Berkeley Prep players ...
Read moreThu. Feb. 16, 2012 at 9:48 p.m. | Don Jensen
District boys basketball: Missed free throw lifts Sickles to 6A-11 title
TAMPA — Somehow, Strawberry Crest managed to stay close. And somehow, Brandon Channer’s final free-throw attempt failed to go through the basket as No. 1 seed Sickles held on for a 38-37 victory Friday night in the Class 6A, District 11 championship game. Sickles (21-6), which lost starting point guard ...
Read moreFri. Feb. 10, 2012 at 9:32 p.m. | Don Jensen
Girls district basketball: Blake, Robinson overcome poor shooting
TAMPA — Missed shots didn’t keep Blake and Robinson from making statements Wednesday night in the Class 5A, District 11 tournament. Despite misfiring on a combined 94 field-goal attempts, the host Yellow Jackets and Knights earned regional playoff berths and a spot in Friday’s 7 p.m. district finale with almost ...
Read moreThu. Feb. 02, 2012 at 12:42 a.m. | Don Jensen
Football: Plant 49, Orlando Dr. Phillips 13
TAMPA — Orlando Dr. Phillips brought offensive power to Dads Stadium on Friday night with Boise State commitment Nick Patti at quarterback and former major-league home run hitter Ken Griffey Jr. in the stands to watch his son Trey. Plant senior linebacker Mike Tate reminded everyone that defense counts even ...
Read moreSat. Nov. 26, 2011 at 12:09 a.m. | Don Jensen
Football: Plant 54, Orlando Boone 21
TAMPA — Plant had a Few good men Friday night. Senior quarterback James Few topped the list, throwing for a career-high six touchdowns as Plant pulled away from Orlando Boone 54-21 in a Class 8A playoff region quarterfinal at Dads Stadium.Plant (10-1) is undefeated in seven first-round region quarterfinals under ...
Read moreFri. Nov. 18, 2011 at 10:32 p.m. | Don Jensen
Football: Hillsborough 43, Chamberlain 15
TAMPA — Hillsborough junior running back Trevor Steinke had a career game on a night when Chamberlain coach Joe Severino called it a career.Steinke set personal highs with his three touchdowns and 143 yards rushing on 19 carries Thursday as Hillsborough (8-2) scored 43 unanswered points in a 43-15 win ...
Read moreThu. Nov. 10, 2011 at 9:09 p.m. | Don Jensen
Football: Wharton 44, Alonso 21
TAMPA — Running back Vernon Hargreaves scored three touchdowns and ran for four two-point conversions, and center Gabe Nold led a dominant offensive line as Wharton clinched its first playoff berth in three years with a 44-21 win over Alonso on Friday.The teams were playing for the No. 2 spot ...
Read moreFri. Nov. 04, 2011 at 8:37 p.m. | Don Jensen
Football: Jesuit 31, Gibbs 0
TAMPA — Jesuit's homecoming was a one-sided affair. The Tigers didn't allow Gibbs to cross midfield and completed their Class 5A, District 8 schedule with a perfect record in a 31-0 victory Friday night in the rain.It was the eighth consecutive victory and third shutout for Jesuit, which ends its ...
Read moreFri. Oct. 28, 2011 at 7:53 p.m. | Don Jensen
Football: Gaither 37, Freedom 0
TAMPA — The defense was dominant and decisive. The offense wasn't bad, either.Gaither remained atop the 7A-7 standings Thursday with a 37-0 pasting of Freedom. Quarterback Alex McGough accounted for four touchdowns (three passing, one running). But the Cowboy defense was even better. Led by linebacker Josh Scarberry's four sacks, ...
Read moreThu. Oct. 20, 2011 at 7:53 p.m. | Don Jensen
Football: Seffner Christian 56, Shorecrest 7
TAMPA — Seth Lewis, Tanner Richardson and Garrett Saunders combined for all eight touchdowns and Seffner Christian forced four turnovers — all leading to scores — in a record victory at Tampa Bay Tech.The Crusaders, a second-year program, eclipsed its previous mark of 53 points set against Kissimmee Life Christian ...
Read moreFri. Oct. 14, 2011 at 7:52 p.m. | Don Jensen