Nate Craig, Pasco WR (6-3, 200) The latest: One of the state's top freshmen has landed offers from all of the state’s top three programs this week. Miami became the last of the big three to offer Craig a scholarship, Pirates assistant Chad Hatfield announced on Twitter. Later in the ...
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Thu. May 16, 2013 at 2:46 p.m. | Matt Baker
Bishop McLaughlin sophomore Alyssa Mathis has orally committed to play volleyball at San Diego State, Hurricanes coach Doug Chinchar said Thursday morning. Mathis, a 6-foot outside hitter, also had an offer from Wake Forest and was recruited by Tennessee, among others. “She still has lots to learn, but the package ...
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Thu. May 16, 2013 at 8:18 a.m. | Matt Baker
Hudson will host a signing ceremony Friday for three girls soccer players headed to college, coach Stephen Jones announced Wednesday. Sarah Staley, the school’s valedictorian, will participate in the formal ceremony after signing with Youngstown State earlier this year. She’s the first player in program history to receive a full ...
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Wed. May 15, 2013 at 1:38 p.m. | Matt Baker
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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