HomeTeam Hot Shots Andrea Aaron, Chamberlain. Two days after winning girls shot put and discus titles for the second season in a row at the Hillsborough County Championships, the Chiefs senior finished fourth Thursday in the discus with a personal-best effort (130 feet, 10 inches) at the Florida Relays in ...
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Fri. April 05, 2013 at 11:01 p.m. | Joey Knight
Boys player of the Year G/F Reggie Hart, Sr., Chamberlain Why we picked him: A year after averaging a county-best 28 points, Hart again somehow flourished when every soul in the gym knew the Chiefs’ offense revolved around him. Unassuming physically (6-foot-1, 178 pounds), he slashed, slithered and spotted up ...
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Sat. March 23, 2013 at 5:40 p.m. | Times Staff
Boys player of the Year G/F Reggie Hart, Sr., Chamberlain Why we picked him: A year after averaging a county-best 28 points, Hart again somehow flourished when every soul in the gym knew the Chiefs’ offense revolved around him. Unassuming physically (6-foot-1, 178 pounds), he slashed, slithered and spotted up ...
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Sat. March 23, 2013 at 5:40 p.m. | Times Staff
Alonso senior pitcher Cody Beckman has been suspended three weeks by the Florida High School Athletic Association following his ejection from a game at the Saladino Tournament. Beckman, a 6-foot-3 lefty, was removed from a game against Jefferson on March 12 after he protested a balk call, according to an ...
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Mon. March 18, 2013 at 5:36 p.m. | Joel Anderson
At Jefferson Scores • Robinson 7, Tampa Bay Tech 6 • Strawberry Crest 4, Steinbrenner 1 • Jefferson 6, Alonso 0 Pitchers of the day Strawberry Crest junior Austin Boatwright threw a complete game against Steinbrenner with three strikeouts and allowed one run on nine hits and a walk. … ...
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Tue. March 12, 2013 at 9:45 p.m. | David Rice
At Jefferson Scores • Strawberry Crest 12, Tampa Bay Tech 2 • Steinbrenner 12, Robinson 2 • Jefferson 9, Chamberlain 2 • Alonso 7, Plant City 1 Pitchers of the day Jefferson sophomore Jordan Norman threw six innings without giving up an earned run as the Dragons picked up their ...
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Mon. March 11, 2013 at 9:42 p.m. | David Rice
Baseball super seven 1. Jesuit (10-0): Including Thursday night’s matchup against Pinellas No. 1 East Lake, the Tigers have won their past five games by a combined score of 54-9. Spencer Trayner has been an early star, hitting .500 with 12 RBIs and a home run. He’s also won three ...
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Thu. March 07, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. | Joel Anderson
TAMPA — Alonso held on for a 5-4 win over host Plant in a Class 8A, District 7 matchup Friday. Both starters, Plant’s Jake Woodford and Alonso’s Ryan Shives, had strong outings, keeping the hits down and the game scoreless for four innings. The Panthers escaped a two-on, one-out situation ...
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Fri. March 01, 2013 at 10:57 p.m. | Andy Warrener
TAMPA — In little more than a decade at Alonso, Landy Faedo gradually built one of Hillsborough County’s powerhouse baseball programs. Faedo has guided the Ravens to two Class 6A state championships, four state tournament berths and five region playoff appearances over 12 years. That resume has grown only more ...
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Thu. Feb. 28, 2013 at 4:45 p.m. | Joel Anderson
TAMPA — There was an early sign of hope, a two-out double in the bottom of the first that sailed deep into rightfield. Alonso’s fans buzzed with optimism, realizing hits and runs were sure to be at a premium with Durant ace Tyler Danish on the mound Tuesday. It was ...
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Tue. Feb. 26, 2013 at 11:15 p.m. | Joel Anderson
TAMPA — Durant junior Madi Taylor spent the first varsity start of her life assuring herself of a second. Taylor’s first hit of 2013 was a two-run home run to leftfield in the top of the fifth inning, highlighting the reigning Class 8A state champions’ 5-1 victory Tuesday against Alonso. ...
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Tue. Feb. 26, 2013 at 11:03 p.m. | Joey Knight
USF has offered scholarships to three of the bay area’s top recruits, hoping to build on new head coach’s Willie Taggart’s recent success at attracting local talent. Wharton quarterback Chase Litton, Alonso offensive tackle Gary Brown and Northeast quarterback-receiver Ryan Davis all reported receiving offers from the Bulls at the ...
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Sun. Feb. 17, 2013 at 1:29 p.m. | Joel Anderson
TAMPA — Every time Boca Ciega made a run Thursday night, Jesuit had an answer: Travis Johnson. When things got close, he muscled his way inside for a basket. He made free throws to convert two three-point plays. He made a no-look pass to a teammate for an easy bucket. ...
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Thu. Feb. 14, 2013 at 9:17 p.m. | John C. Cotey
LUTZ — When sleep does come to Wiregrass Ranch coach Jeremy Calzone, and those visions of Chamberlain senior Reggie Hart materialize, a skinny sophomore named Rashawn Fredericks may be lurking in the nocturnal backdrop. A year after scoring 40 on the Bulls in the Class 7A, District 9 final, Hart ...
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Fri. Feb. 08, 2013 at 10:09 p.m. | Joey Knight
VALRICO — Alonso parlayed its third winning season in school history with its first ever playoff berth by defeating Plant 57-52 in Wednesday’s Class 6A, District 7 semifinal at Bloomingdale. The No. 2 Ravens will play top seed Wharton, which cruised to a 69-44 win over Newsome, in Friday’s district ...
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Wed. Feb. 06, 2013 at 10:36 p.m. | Steve Lee