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  • Mitchell RHP Christopher McCormick headed to PHCC

    Mitchell RHP Christopher McCormick has orally committed to play baseball at PHCC, Mustangs coach Scot Wilcox said Wednesday in a text message. McCormick, a 6-1, 175-pound senior, was a large part of Mitchell’s run to the Class 6A region final. He finished the season with a 2.23 ERA and 71 ...
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    Wed. May 15, 2013 at 1:35 p.m. | Matt Baker

  • WVU football is a dozen offers for Marcus Applefield

    Marcus Applefield, Weeki Wachee OL (6-7, 275) The latest: Applefield landed his 12th offer of the offseason and his eighth in the last week when West Virginia extended him a scholarship opportunity, Hornets coach Mark Lee said in a text message. The Mountaineers are the first Big 12 school to ...
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    Wed. May 15, 2013 at 9:21 a.m. | Matt Baker

    • Recruit: Marcus Applefield
      University of Kentucky, University of Massachusetts, University of South Florida, University of Virginia, West Virginia University

  • Ridgewood's Brandon Green headed to Webber

    Ridgewood's Brandon Green headed to Webber PORT RICHEY - Ridgewood senior guard Brandon Green signed with Webber International during a ceremony today at his high school. Green said his decision came down to Webber’s strong business management program and playing with his brother, Marcus, who played for the Rams and was a freshman for the Warriors ...
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    Tue. May 14, 2013 at 7:21 p.m. | Matt Baker

  • HomeTeam Huddle: Rebuilding's the word at Sunlake

    HomeTeam Huddle: Rebuilding's the word at Sunlake LAND O’LAKES In Sunlake’s rise from Pasco County doormat to regular playoff contender, the Seahawks haven’t had to face an offseason like this one: The graduation of 22 seniors, including two 1,000-yard rushers (Josh Zifer and Eddie Burgos). • “This is the most puzzle pieces we’ve had to put together ...
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    Tue. May 14, 2013 at 2:56 p.m. | Matt Baker

  • Florida, Florida State football offer Pasco WR Nate Craig (with highlights)

    Nate Craig, Pasco WR (6-3, 200) The latest: One of the state's top freshmen now has the attention of two of the state's power programs. The Gators became the first state school to offer the sophomore-to-be, Pirates coach Tom McHugh announced on Twitter. UF coach Will Muschamp called McHugh to ...
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    Tue. May 14, 2013 at 12:04 p.m. | Matt Baker

    • Recruit: Nate Craig
      Clemson University, Florida State University, University of Florida, University of Tennessee, Vanderbilt University

  • FAU is first offer for Pasco ATH Malik Johns

    FAU gave Pasco ATH Malik Johns is first college offer, Pirates coach Tom McHugh announced Tuesday morning on Twitter. “FAU!!!” McHugh said. “It is about time.” Johns was one of the North Suncoast’s most dynamic weapons as a junior. He returned five punts for a touchdown – including in the ...
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    Tue. May 14, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. | Matt Baker

  • Purdue football is latest offer for Marcus Applefield

    Marcus Applefield, Weeki Wachee OL (6-7, 275) The latest: Applefield reeled in his first Big Ten offer Tuesday morning when Purdue extended him a scholarship opportunity, Hornets coach Mark Lee said in a text message. The Boilermakers give Applefield seven offers in the last five days. Florida, West Virginia and ...
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    Tue. May 14, 2013 at 8:34 a.m. | Matt Baker

    • Recruit: Marcus Applefield
      Purdue University, University of Central Florida, University of Kentucky, University of Massachusetts, University of South Florida, University of Virginia

  • HomeTeam Huddle: Testing out new arms at Anclote

    HomeTeam Huddle: Testing out new arms at Anclote HOLIDAY Despite Anclote’s reliance on the run last fall, the Sharks needed the leadership and skills of quarterback John Forgione to make their first playoff run. • That’s why one of Anclote’s big challenges this spring — along with developing the offensive line — is to find the replacement for ...
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    Mon. May 13, 2013 at 8:18 p.m. | Matt Baker

  • UK football, Virginia football offer Marcus Applefield

    Weeki Wachee OL Marcus Applefield pulled in two more big college offers Monday. The senior-to-be picked up his second SEC offer from Kentucky, on Monday evening, Hornets coach Mark Lee said in a text message. An hour later, Virginia extended him an offer — his 10th — Applefield said via ...
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    Mon. May 13, 2013 at 6:45 p.m. | Matt Baker

    • Recruit: Marcus Applefield
      University of Central Florida, University of Kentucky, University of Massachusetts, University of South Florida, Vanderbilt University

  • Eight Wiregrass athletes sign

    Eight Wiregrass Ranch athletes signed to play collegiately in a ceremony last week: Football players Ryan Shea and John Coyne will remain teammates after signing with Valparaiso (Ind.). Shea, a 5-foot-11, 170-pound athlete, tallied 473 receiving yards and two touchdowns last fall. Coyne, a 6-foot-2, 260-pound senior, recorded 15 tackles ...
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    Mon. May 13, 2013 at 3:14 p.m. | Matt Baker

  • FHSAA explains controversial Springstead ending

    Springstead cannot appeal the controversial ending to Friday’s Class 6A region final that ended the Eagles’ season, according to the Florida High School Athletic Association. “Once it’s final, it’s final,” FHSAA spokesman Corey Sobers said Monday afternoon. To recap: Springstead trailed host Orlando Edgewater 6-5 at the end of the ...
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    Mon. May 13, 2013 at 1:23 p.m. | Matt Baker

  • Cincinnati Bearcats, Marshall football offer NCT DE Rohan Blackwood

    Rohan Blackwood, Nature Coast DE (6-5, 208)   The latest: The senior-to-be is up to a dozen college offers. Cincinnati became the second Big East program (after USF) to give him a scholarship offer after making a visit Monday morning. In the evening, he landed his 12th offer, from Marshall. ...
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    Mon. May 13, 2013 at 9:57 a.m. | Matt Baker

    • Recruit: Rohan Blackwood
      Cincinnati, Marshall University, Mississippi State, University of Massachusetts, University of Minnesota, University of South Florida, University of Wisconsin

  • Region baseball: King ace a bit of a headache for Mitchell

    Region baseball: King ace a bit of a headache for Mitchell TAMPA — The best season in Mitchell history ended Friday night against one of the best prep pitchers in the country. King ace and Florida signee Brett Morales struck out a school-record 17 batters to lead his Lions to a 4-1 home victory in the Class 6A region final. “What ...
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    Fri. May 10, 2013 at 11:16 p.m. | Matt Baker

  • Eddie Burgos leads trio of Sunlake signees

    Eddie Burgos leads trio of Sunlake signees LAND O’LAKES – After an all-North Suncoast prep career, Eddie Burgos is ready for what’s next in college. The Sunlake athlete signed with Black Hills State in a ceremony Friday afternoon. He was joined by OL Aaron Protch (Geneva College) and LB Brogan Ronske (Butte College). “I just want to ...
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    Fri. May 10, 2013 at 3:51 p.m. | Matt Baker

  • Central to host recruiting seminar on May 20

    Central will host an hour-long recruiting seminar for parents and athletes at 7:30 p.m. May 20 at its auditorium. The program by Dynamite Sports will instruct students from middle school to high school and their parents about academic requirements, eligibility and other issues pertaining to college sports and recruiting. The ...
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    Fri. May 10, 2013 at 11:53 a.m. | Matt Baker

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