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  • State baseball: Barons just a step behind in semifinal loss

    State baseball: Barons just a step behind in semifinal loss PORT ST. LUCIE — St. Petersburg Catholic came up a step short of advancing to the Class 3A state final Wednesday afternoon. Make that a half step short. Or perhaps a quarter step. With a runner on third and two outs in the top of the ninth inning against Delray ...
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    Wed. May 23, 2012 at 9:04 p.m. | Rodney Page

  • Pinellas Park baseball coach Ruttencutter resigns

    Bill Ruttencutter has resigned as Pinellas Park baseball coach after 12 years. Ruttencutter compiled a 151-171 record and two PCAC south championships. Last season, Pinellas Park advanced to the Class 7A region final, its best showing since 1984. "It was just one of those things where it felt right,’’ Ruttencutter ...
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    Tue. May 22, 2012 at 2:01 p.m. | Rodney Page

  • State baseball: Unexpected pitching prowess powers St. Petersburg Catholic

    State baseball: Unexpected pitching prowess powers St. Petersburg Catholic ST. PETERSBURG — Stewart Wilkes wanted to do something more to help St. Petersburg Catholic this season. He had been a designated hitter and third baseman. “I got booted from third,’’ Wilkes said. “I’ve got rock hands.’’ He had been a rightfielder. “That didn’t work out either,’’ he said. “I ...
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    Tue. May 22, 2012 at 12:21 p.m. | Rodney Page

  • Baseball: Canterbury seniors finally have state bragging rights

    Baseball: Canterbury seniors finally have state bragging rights ST. PETERSBURG — Around this time last year, Canterbury’s softball team was busy winning a Class A state championship. The Crusaders’ baseball team wasn’t so busy. While happy for their classmates, returning members of the baseball team made mental notes. They wanted to be the ones getting pats on the ...
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    Sat. May 19, 2012 at 5:42 p.m. | Rodney Page

  • Two Countryside baseball players sign with colleges

    Countryside pitcher/outfielder Vinny Ballantoni and outfielder Adam Rasmussen have signed college letters of intent. Ballantoni will attend Rollins College in the fall while Rasmussen will play at Florida Christian College in Kissimmee. Ballantoni was 5-2 with a 1.70 ERA for the Cougars this season. Rasmussen hit .270 with three doubles.
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    Wed. May 16, 2012 at 1:10 p.m. | Rodney Page

  • Two East Lake baseball players sign

    East Lake centerfielder Justin DiSanto and catcher Garrett Franklin have signed with colleges. DiSanto will play at North Carolina Wesleyan in Rocky Mount, N.C. Franklin will play at the University of Tampa. DiSanto hit .307 with 22 runs scored and 21 stolen bases. Franklin hit .322 with 19 RBIs and ...
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    Tue. May 15, 2012 at 11:31 a.m. | Rodney Page

  • PCAC baseball teams released

    Here are the Pinellas County Athletic Conference baseball teams, as voted on by county public school coaches: South County first team Pitchers: Keith Weisenberg (Osceola), Logan Peel (Northeast), Matt Harris (Dixie Hollins). Infielders: Cornelius Copeland (Lakewood), Ricardo Rivera (St. Petersburg), Josh Townsend (Osceola), Nick Stanney (Dixie Hollins), Michael Wiley (Northeast). ...
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    Mon. May 14, 2012 at 12:08 p.m. | Rodney Page

  • Region baseball: St. Petersburg Catholic ends state drought

    Region baseball: St. Petersburg Catholic ends state drought ST. PETERSBURG — In a game with numerous close calls and near misses, it was fitting that Friday night’s Class 3A region final between St. Petersburg Catholic and West Palm Beach King’s Academy came down to a play at the plate. With runners on second and third and one out ...
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    Fri. May 11, 2012 at 11:44 p.m. | Rodney Page

  • Region baseball: Barons C Santos fights for his last chance

    Region baseball: Barons C Santos fights for his last chance ST. PETERSBURG — St. Petersburg Catholic coach John Vigue has one word to describe his team. “Resilient,” he said. Players have dealt with death in the family. Some of their parents have cancer. Other players have struggled with injuries. Then there is senior catcher Tito Santos. Santos was good enough ...
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    Thu. May 10, 2012 at 9:28 p.m. | Rodney Page

  • Region baseball: Crusaders leave midseason struggles in past

    Region baseball: Crusaders leave midseason struggles in past ST. PETERSBURG — During a seven-game span in the middle of the season, Canterbury couldn’t figure out how to win. Four of the seven losses were by one run. Another was a 14-3 loss to a small school from Pittsburgh. And the worst was a 6-4 loss to Class 2A ...
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    Wed. May 09, 2012 at 10:14 p.m. | Rodney Page

  • Canterbury's Adams will play at Winthrop University

    Canterbury senior softball player Lacy Adams has committed to play at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, S.C. Adams has been a member of the Crusaders' varsity squad since sixth grade and has been part of six straight district championships. Since joining the team, she has played rightfield, first base, third ...
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    Wed. May 09, 2012 at 1:47 p.m. | Rodney Page

  • Calvary's Piatt named FACA Class 3A-14 Player of the Year

    Calvary Christian baseball player Matt Piatt was named the Class 3A, District 14 Player of the Year by the Florida Athletic Coaches Association. Piatt, a junior outfielder and pitcher, hit .400 with 30 RBIs and two home runs to help the Warriors to their first region semifinal. He had a ...
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    Wed. May 09, 2012 at 1:38 p.m. | Rodney Page

  • Baseball: Seminole's Phillips immune to pressure

    Baseball: Seminole's Phillips immune to pressure SEMINOLE — From his view in centerfield, Seminole’s Brett Phillips can see the men with notepads and radar guns. They’ve been coming to just about every Warhawks game this season. They are there to watch him chase down fly balls, beat out infield grounders and throw out runners at the ...
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    Mon. May 07, 2012 at 10:40 p.m. | Rodney Page

  • Canterbury's Cieutat to play at Spring Hill College next year

    Canterbury's Cieutat to play at Spring Hill College next year Canterbury softball player Julia Cieutat has signed to play next year at Spring Hill College in Mobile, Ala. Cieutat has been a member of the Canterbury varsity team since she was in eighth grade. Cieutat played centerfield for Canterbury and ended her career with a .350 batting average. As a ...
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    Mon. May 07, 2012 at 11:43 a.m. | Rodney Page

  • Canterbury's Hughes signs with Belmont Abbey

    Canterbury's Hughes signs with Belmont Abbey Canterbury senior catcher Dalton Hughes has signed a letter of intent to play at Belmont Abbey College in Charlotte, N.C., according to coach Dave Smith. Hughes has batted over .300 for his career at Canterbury. This year, Hughes is batting .309 with 16 RBI and six doubles. He also has ...
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    Mon. April 30, 2012 at 10:53 a.m. | Rodney Page

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