Alonso 3B Juan Bracamonte signed with Webber International, Ravens coach Landy Faedo announced Wednesday. Bracamonte, who was voted the team's most improved player, led Alonso's regulars with a .429 batting average and two triples. The two-year starter also scored 13 runs, drove in six runs and was a perfect 13-for-13 in stolen ...
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Wed. May 16, 2012 at 8:17 p.m. | Laura Keeley
Alonso P Nick Alonso has signed a letter of intent with Hillsborough Community College, his mother, Jennifer Alonso Villa, said Friday. Alonso pitched 39.1 innings for the Ravens (15-8) this year, recording a 3-0 record with a 2.14 ERA and 33 strikeouts. He picked up a win in a Feb. ...
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Fri. April 27, 2012 at 4:20 p.m. | Laura Keeley
PLANT CITY — The previous three times Durant had faced Bloomingdale this season, the Cougars scrapped across two runs only to see the Bulls put up three. And in the teams’ fourth meeting of the year, Durant once again manufactured two runs. But this time, with the win-or-go-home stakes that ...
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Wed. April 25, 2012 at 12:19 a.m. | Laura Keeley
After Alonso officially wraps up its regular season Friday against Hillsborough, OF Joe Gainey will cap his senior day by signing a letter of intent with Division II Coker (S.C.) College. The Ravens (14-7), the No. 2 seed in the upcoming Class 8A, District 7 tournament, have primarily used Gainey ...
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Fri. April 20, 2012 at 1:43 p.m. | Laura Keeley
Times’ Super Seven Records through Wednesday 1. Jesuit (19-1): Tigers are No. 1 in the nation again, just in time for their out-of-town competition at the Jesuit Easter Tournament. 2. Jefferson (18-4): Pitching continues to carry the Dragons, who are 5-1 in one-run games. 3. Bloomingdale (19-3): Champion of the ...
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Thu. April 12, 2012 at 2:40 p.m. | Laura Keeley
Times’ Super Seven Records through Wednesday 1 Jesuit (16-1): Tigers pounced all over rival Tampa Catholic in a 13-5 win Saturday and will be looking to devour a few out-of-state teams in their Easter Tournament 2. Jefferson (16-4): With a team ERA under 2.00 and a batting average right around ...
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Thu. April 05, 2012 at 3:04 p.m. | Laura Keeley
Times’ Super Seven Records through Wednesday 1. Jesuit (13-1): Saturday’s game against Tampa Catholic is a welcome challenge for a team that’s 10-runned opponents in six of seven district games. 2. Plant (13-3): Panthers responded with an 8-2 win over Newsome to avenge an upset in the Saladino quarterfinals. 3. ...
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Thu. March 29, 2012 at 1:03 p.m. | Laura Keeley
Times’ Super Seven Records through Wednesday 1. Jesuit (10-1): It’s going to take more than a loss to another nationally ranked team to knock the Tigers out of this spot. 2. Jefferson (13-3): With Jimmy Herget and Corbin Olmstead both throwing effectively on short rest en route to the Saladino ...
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Thu. March 22, 2012 at 5:56 p.m. | Laura Keeley
All-tournament selections Catcher: Eric Schindler, Sr., Freedom First baseman: Zack Zaversnik, Sr., Wharton Infielders: Richie Martin, Sr., Bloomingdale; Oscar Mercado, Jr., Gaither; Nolan Schrenker, Sr., Bloomingdale Outfielders: Tommy Lynch, Jr., Alonso; Erik Dowse, Jr., Newsome; Chris Toney, Sr., Brandon Pitchers: Corbin Olmstead, Sr., Jefferson; Cody Crouse, Jr., Bloomingdale Designated hitter: ...
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Sat. March 17, 2012 at 1:26 a.m. | Laura Keeley
Times' Super Seven Records through Wednesday 1. Jesuit (10-0): In a pitching duel between Jacksonville Bolles’ Hayden Hurst, a Florida State signee, and Lance McCullers, a Florida commit, it was McCullers who went six innings and racked up 13 strikeouts and Jesuit that earned the 6-1 win 2. Bloomingdale (12-1): ...
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Thu. March 15, 2012 at 6:05 p.m. | Laura Keeley
At University of Tampa Scores Sickles 5, Tampa Bay Tech 0 Gaither 4, Alonso 0 Pitchers of the day Junior hurler Manny Coto pitched a complete-game shutout against Tampa Bay Tech for Sickles, racking up three strikeouts and walking only one batter while giving up six hits. … Gaither senior ...
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Tue. March 13, 2012 at 5:41 p.m. | David Rice
At University of Tampa Scores Gaither 10, Tampa Bay Tech 5 Alonso 10, Sickles 0 Pitchers of the day Junior Josh Mollett threw four shutout innings in relief for Gaither, which trailed TBT when he entered in the third inning. He finished with three strikeouts and allowed three hits. …Alonso’s ...
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Mon. March 12, 2012 at 3:53 p.m. | David Rice
TAMPA — Longtime Gaither baseball coach Frank Permuy isn't a huge fan of 10 a.m. starting times."The breakfast game," he said. "Nobody likes the breakfast game. It's hard to get going, especially when you're not used to doing it."Luckily for the Cowboys, who have another 10 a.m. game Monday, the ...
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Sat. March 10, 2012 at 5:57 p.m. | Laura Keeley
Times’ Super Seven Records through Thursday 1. Jesuit (9-0): The Tigers have no visible weakness right now. Out of town visits from Jacksonville Bolles (Wednesday) and nationally ranked Miami Gulliver Prep (Saturday) should keep Jesuit sharp. 2. Plant (7-2): The Panthers, with their pitching depth, have to be considered the ...
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Fri. March 09, 2012 at 5:09 p.m. | Laura Keeley
HomeTeam Hotshots Standout performances from Thursday night Paul Barrett, Gaither: The Cowboys senior won three individual events (high jump, 110-meter hurdles, 300 hurdles) and ran on the winning 4x400 relay team in a tri-meet with Chamberlain and Tampa Bay Tech. Jordan LaFave, Durant: The senior leadoff hitter went 4-for-4 with ...
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Fri. March 09, 2012 at 12:07 a.m. | Times Staff