LAND O’LAKES — Lauren Evans picked the right time to have one of the best games of her life. She was 10 years old, and her Land O’Lakes youth softball team was playing New Tampa in a playoff game. Evans delivered a perfect game, struck out 12 batters, and added ...
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Sat. April 14, 2012 at 3:16 p.m. | Matt Baker
Times’ Super Seven Records through Tuesday 1. Springstead (17-3): Eagles’ three losses have come by a combined four runs. Expect Springstead to make a strong playoff push. 2. Pasco (16-3): Losses to Gulf and Mitchell in their past five games barely keep Lisa Herndon’s Pirates out of the top spot. ...
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Wed. April 11, 2012 at 3:02 p.m. | Matt Baker
Times’ Super Seven Records through Tuesday 1. Springstead (15-2): Eagles have eked out close wins — like a 6-5 victory over River Ridge — and had blowouts in an impressive five-game win streak. 2. Gulf (14-3): Bucs are the North Suncoast’s hottest team with 10 consecutive victories, including five by ...
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Wed. March 28, 2012 at 6:27 p.m. | Matt Baker
LAND O’LAKES — After a five-run first inning Thursday, Academy at the Lakes and Hernando Christian settled in to a nine-inning pitchers’ duel. Academy led 5-2 going into the sixth inning, then a Hernando rally tied the score at 5. The teams went 2 1/2 innings before Wildcats sophomore Lauren ...
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Thu. March 22, 2012 at 9:02 p.m. | Andy Warrener
Times’ Super 7 Records through Tuesday 1. Pasco (12-1): Pirates keep rolling behind a pitching staff and defense that have only allowed more than three runs once. 2. Springstead (14-2): The Eagles showed their toughness with last week’s gritty 6-5 win over River Ridge. 3. Gulf (13-3): Buccaneers are on ...
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Wed. March 21, 2012 at 11:20 a.m. | Matt Baker
Times’ Super Seven Records through Tuesday 1. Pasco (8-1): Since a loss to Zephyrhills, the Pirates have won three in a row by a combined 28 runs. 2. Springstead (10-2): Pitcher Alexis Adams averages almost 10 strikeouts per game, and her 16 RBIs are tied for the team lead. 3. ...
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Wed. March 14, 2012 at 6:36 p.m. | Matt Baker
Times’ Super Seven Records through Tuesday 1. Pasco (6-1): The loss to Zephyrhills was heartbreaking, but the Pirates fired back with a blowout win over Hudson. 2. Springstead (7-1): The Eagles’ hitting is hot, with two 12-run games in their past three contests. 3. Sunlake (8-1): The Seahawks’ four-game winning ...
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Wed. March 07, 2012 at 6:31 p.m. | Matt Baker
Times’ super 7 Records through Tuesday 1. River Ridge (7-1): Kenzi Maguire and the Royal Knights are perfect against North Suncoast foes with only a loss to Tarpon Springs. 2. Pasco (3-0): The Pirates are always strong but face a big test Friday against rival Zephyrhills. 3. Sunlake (8-1): A ...
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Wed. Feb. 29, 2012 at 2:35 p.m. | Matt Baker
Academy at the Lakes sophomore first baseman Lauren Evans has verbally committed to play softball at USF, Wildcats athletic director Tom Haslam said Wednesday evening. Evans had interest from a handful of other colleges but committed to USF because she wanted to stay close to home and because she liked ...
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Wed. Feb. 08, 2012 at 10:41 p.m. | Matt Baker
SARASOTA — After losing to Academy at the Lakes in the Class A region quarterfinals last season, Sarasota Christian was prepared for the Wildcats this time around. The Blazers won 10-0 on Tuesday, holding Academy at the Lakes to only two hits. Four consecutive trips to the state playoffs have ...
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Tue. April 26, 2011 at 10:42 p.m. | Derek J. LaRiviere
Region quarterfinals All games Tuesday at 7 p.m.; Admission $6 Class 5A: Durant (20-8) at Springstead (21-2) Outlook: Arguably the top team on the North Suncoast, Springstead is enjoying the greatest season in school history. The Eagles have won a program-best 21 games and at one point this season were ...
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Mon. April 25, 2011 at 12:36 p.m. | Bryan Burns
ST. PETERSBURG — The staples that have made Canterbury one of the most successful small-school softball teams in the state the past six years were on display in Thursday’s Class A, District 9 championship. Krissy Longstreet and Emily Winesett combined to throw a four-hit shutout. Each pitcher was aided by ...
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Thu. April 21, 2011 at 10:03 p.m. | Bob Putnam
ST. PETERSBURG — Three years ago, a bunch of overachieving youngsters were filled with elation upon making their first state tournament in school history. Now after three disappointing endings to the season, Canterbury is ready to complete the journey with a state title. The Crusaders took the first step Tuesday ...
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Tue. April 19, 2011 at 10:21 p.m. | Chris Girandola
In the 23 seasons the FHSAA has hosted a state softball tournament, no North Suncoast school has broken through to win a title. Hernando Christian came closest the past two seasons, battling to the state semifinals each year before bowing out. Will any team snap the area’s 0-for streak this ...
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Mon. Feb. 07, 2011 at 9:35 p.m. | Bryan Burns
photo gallery ST. PETERSBURG — Julia Cieutat is the archetypal leadoff hitter. A scrapper who can work the count, slap a hit or drop a bunt to reach first base. In the Class A, District 9 final Thursday, Cieutat chose the latter, beating a throw for a single. The sophomore ...
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Thu. April 22, 2010 at 7:41 p.m. | Bob Putnam