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Spring football: Tampa Bay Tech 7, Freedom 6; King 19, Wharton 8
At Tampa Bay Tech Scores Tampa Bay Tech 7, Freedom 6 King 19, Wharton 8 Spring game-breakers: Tampa Bay Tech used a 57-yard drive in the second quarter to outlast Freedom. Deon Thompson keyed the Tech attack, rushing for 31 yards on drive. Derrell Thompson then capped off ...
Read moreFri. May 20, 2011 at 10:32 p.m. | Mike McCollum
4A region softball: Strawberry Crest can't solve opposing ace
DOVER — Braden River used yet another strong pitching performance from Courtney Mirabella to defeat Strawberry Crest 3-1 in the Class 4A region quarterfinals Wednesday night. Great pitching outings are nothing new for Mirabella. After all, the nationally acclaimed sophomore averaged 15 strikeouts per game for the Pirates. But Mirabella ...
Read moreWed. April 27, 2011 at 10:20 p.m. | Mike McCollum
Basketball: Barrage of 3-pointers sets tone for East win in All-Star Classic
TAMPA — Jefferson High School played host to the 26th annual United Negro College Fund All-Star Basketball Classic on Friday night, showcasing some of the top seniors in the Tampa Bay area.In all-star games, fans can usually anticipate seeing a few fastbreak dunks, dazzling ballhandling, and a lot of 3-point ...
Read moreFri. March 11, 2011 at 9:56 p.m. | Mike McCollum
2A region basketball: Tampa Prep 60, Santa Fe Catholic 36
TAMPA — Tampa Prep was without starting guard Josh Heath for Thursday night's region quarterfinal against Santa Fe Catholic.But the absence of one of their best players didn't matter much as the Terrapins overwhelmed Santa Fe Catholic 60-36.Tampa Prep didn't waste time as it began with a 14-1 run. But ...
Read moreThu. Feb. 17, 2011 at 9:23 p.m. | Mike McCollum
6A region basketball: Sarasota Riverview 44, Plant 41
TAMPA — All season, defense has been the calling card for Sarasota Riverview. And on Thursday night, the Rams turned in yet another excellent defensive effort as they defeated Plant 44-41 in the 6A region quarterfinals.The Rams held Plant to 16 second-half points."It was a tough loss and way to ...
Read moreThu. Feb. 10, 2011 at 9:41 p.m. | Mike McCollum
6A-8 district basketball: Wharton seniors step up again; Plant cruises
TAMPA — Wharton used strong finishes to both halves to defeat Alonso 54-44 Wednesday night. After a tightly contested first quarter, Wharton went on a 14-4 run in the second to extend its lead and gain some breathing room. The Wildcats continued their strong play and took a 26-18 lead ...
Read moreWed. Feb. 09, 2011 at 9:38 p.m. | Mike McCollum
6A-8 district basketball: Plant 53, Wharton 27
TAMPA — Plant defeated Wharton 53-27 for the 6A-8 district title. And much like the entire season against district foes, the Panthers made it look easy.Plant entered Friday night's district final undefeated in district play, and from the opening tip Plant seemed determined to keep it that way.Wharton did its ...
Read moreFri. Feb. 04, 2011 at 9:35 p.m. | Mike McCollum
6A-8 district basketball: Plant cruises, sets up Wharton rematch
TAMPA — There was good and bad news for Alonso after its district playoff game against Plant on Wednesday night. The good news was the Ravens played a lot better than they had in their previous two meetings against the Panthers. However, the bad news was they still lost as ...
Read moreWed. Feb. 02, 2011 at 9:34 p.m. | Mike McCollum
Girls basketball: Tampa Catholic clinches district's top seed
TAMPA — Although her team lost the first meeting at St. Petersburg Catholic by 14 points, Tampa Catholic coach Nancy Kroll knew the outcome of the rematch would be much different."We're a much different team now from the first time that we played them," Kroll said before tip-off. "I feel ...
Read moreFri. Jan. 21, 2011 at 8:51 p.m. | Mike McCollum
Girls basketball: Jefferson holds off Plant 59-54
TAMPA — With this being his first season, Jefferson coach Jim Baxter didn't know how big of a rivalry Plant-Jefferson is. According to Baxter, supporters always tell him they hope his Dragons win. But Thursday, it seemed like there were more than normal. "Everyone was coming up to me saying ...
Read moreThu. Jan. 06, 2011 at 9:42 p.m. | Mike McCollum
Berkeley Prep Invitational: Bucs' offense stifled down stretch in final
TAMPA — For the host team, much of the championship game of the Berkeley Prep Invitational played out like its semifinal with Wharton one night earlier. The Buccaneers controlled the first half and dominated the third quarter. But also like Tuesday, Berkeley Prep managed to blow a large lead in ...
Read moreThu. Dec. 23, 2010 at 12:17 a.m. | Mike McCollum
Berkeley Invitational: Bucs keep cool, reach final
TAMPA — Host Berkeley Prep used a 3-point barrage in the first half and big shots down the stretch in the fourth quarter Tuesday at the Berkeley Prep Invitational to squeak by Wharton 66-65 in a hard-fought battle that came down to the very, very end. The Bucs controlled the ...
Read moreWed. Dec. 22, 2010 at 12:40 a.m. | Mike McCollum
Boys basketball: Chamberlain 62, Sickles 57
TAMPA — Aggressive was the best word to describe Chamberlain's effort Friday as the Chiefs beat host Sickles 62-57 to remain undefeated.From the opening tip, the Chiefs, who were without one of their starters, made it clear their plan was to be aggressive on both ends of the floor, especially ...
Read moreFri. Dec. 10, 2010 at 8:34 p.m. | Mike McCollum
Basketball: Nature Coast 48, Sickles 44
TAMPA — Nature Coast improved to 4-0 after holding on for a 48-44 victory over tournament host Sickles at the Thanksgiving Shootout on Saturday night.The game was close throughout, with the largest lead being seven points for the Sharks in the first half.The Gryphons battled back in the second half, ...
Read moreSat. Nov. 27, 2010 at 7:55 p.m. | Mike McCollum
Football: Berkeley Prep 48, Anclote 0
TAMPA — Berkeley Prep appears very focused entering the playoffs, as the Bucs thumped Anclote 48-0 in their regular-season finale on homecoming night.Berkeley Prep led 41-0 by halftime, scoring on every single possession, five of which took three plays or fewer. Quarterback Destin Nichols connected with Christian Hardegee for a ...
Read moreFri. Nov. 12, 2010 at 8:36 p.m. | Mike McCollum