District boys basketball 8A-8, Sarasota Riverview 65, East Lake 54: The Eagles jumped out to a 9-0 lead and were ahead 19-16 at the end of the first quarter. But it was not enough as the Rams found their shooting touch in the second and third quarters to pull away. ...
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Sat. Feb. 11, 2012 at 12:25 a.m. | Times Staff
Girls region basketball 8A, East Lake 57, Wharton 42: The Wildcats had an early six-point lead and only trailed by one at halftime, but could not find an answer for East Lake’s offense in the second half. Seniors Monica Cazes and Abbigale Kaczmarek led Wharton with nine points each. 8A, ...
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Thu. Feb. 09, 2012 at 11:33 p.m. | Times Staff
Girls region basketball 3A, Indian Rocks Christian 51, Sarasota Cardinal Mooney 22: The Golden Eagles bounced back from an embarrassing district loss to St. Petersburg Catholic, playing what coach Phil Farver called his team’s most complete game of the season. Kristen Scholl scored 21 and Rachel Boyette and Tori Trador ...
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Thu. Feb. 09, 2012 at 11:22 p.m. | Times Staff
Seminole is hosting two big playoff games on Friday night, prompting a time change for one of the events. The boys soccer team will still host its Class 4A state semifinal against Hialeah American at 7 p.m. But the boys 7A-10 district basketball final between the Warhawks and St. Petersburg ...
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Thu. Feb. 09, 2012 at 3:45 p.m. | Times Staff
BRANDON — Marissa Kazbour, one of the most decorated girls soccer players in Hillsborough County history, makes her return to Tampa sidelines Saturday.But this time, she'll be doing so with a whistle around her neck.Kazbour leads George Jenkins against Cape Coral Ida S. Baker at the USF Soccer Stadium with ...
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Wed. Feb. 08, 2012 at 10:57 a.m. | Times Staff
TAMPAFew, including longtime coach Bob Bauman, knew what to expect heading into this season.Considering the wake left by the exodus of 15 seniors from the 2010-11 Tigers, the coach had more questions than answers."I was concerned about who would assume the leadership role because we lost a lot," Bauman said. ...
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Wed. Feb. 08, 2012 at 10:36 a.m. | Times Staff
Jesuit senior ace Lance McCullers Jr. will likely be one of Hillsborough County's most decorated high school baseball players when he graduates. And he's happy to share some of that prestige with his school. On Tuesday night before the Tigers' preseason opener against Land O'Lakes, McCullers gave the school his Jackie Robinson ...
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Tue. Feb. 07, 2012 at 11:45 p.m. | Times Staff
Another national signing day is in the books. Let’s take one last look at how our local schools and atheltes fared, and sneak a peek at 2013. Top high school classes 1. Armwood: Quantity and quality. Ten of the Hawks’ 11 signees are D-I dudes, and the class packs a ...
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Sat. Feb. 04, 2012 at 2:46 p.m. | Times Staff
Girls district basketball 7A-9, Steinbrenner 51, Freedom 39: Having already clinched the third-year program’s first playoff berth, the Warriors added the first district crown to their list of accomplishments from this season. Junior Bailey Hooker led Steinbrenner with 16 points and added five blocks. 6A-11, Jefferson 52, Sickles 48: Down ...
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Sat. Feb. 04, 2012 at 12:36 a.m. | Times Staff
Girls district basketball 5A-12, Lakewood 49, Bradenton Southeast 44: Alexis Ungro scored 24 points and Shineice Beamon added 12 to lead the Spartans. Since losing to Palm Harbor University in the final regular-season game, Lakewood has won three straight and will host a region quarterfinal Thursday. “It was a total ...
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Fri. Feb. 03, 2012 at 10:28 p.m. | Times Staff
Girls district basketball 6A-10, Tarpon Springs 32, Mitchell 26: The Mustangs hung with the top-seeded Spongers but faded late in the District 6A-10 final. Mitchell took a three-point lead on a three-point play by Emily Morales with four minutes to go, but she fouled out moments later after scoring seven. ...
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Fri. Feb. 03, 2012 at 10:24 p.m. | Times Staff
This list is just as massive as the football list. You know the drill: If we're missing anyone, email us at hometeam@tampabay.com Hillsborough Emily Ball, Freedom Girls Soccer South Carolina Mark Biddinger, Berkeley Prep Boys soccer Louisville Sienna Brooks, Sickles Girls soccer Palm Beach Atlantic Travis Christenberry, Plant Cross ...
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Wed. Feb. 01, 2012 at 9:08 p.m. | Times Staff
A video roundup of some of the signings from the bay area Wednesday.
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Wed. Feb. 01, 2012 at 9:03 p.m. | Times Staff
The list is huge and it's quite possible we missed someone. Hit us up at hometeam@tampabay.com if there are any additions. Pinellas Football signees Shawn Barker, Largo DL Wayne State Kenny Blanch, Tarpon Springs DB Highland CC Stephen Buric, East Lake TE Yale Cody Chmelik, Countryside DB Quincy ...
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Wed. Feb. 01, 2012 at 8:56 p.m. | Times Staff
Can't get enough of Nelson Agholor? Miss his live announcement on ESPNU? No worries; HomeTeam has you covered. Here's video of the Berkeley Prep star's decision to attend Southern Cal.
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Wed. Feb. 01, 2012 at 2:58 p.m. | Times Staff