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Sat. Nov. 17, 2012 at 5:31 a.m. | Times Staff
GAINESVILLE — Soon after Anclote sealed its first playoff appearance with tiebreaker wins over Zephyrhills and Fivay, the question became whether the young Sharks program could hang with the speedy athletes of a seasoned Gainesville Eastside program. The answer came early and often Thursday night at Citizens Field: No, Sir. ...
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Thu. Nov. 15, 2012 at 10:52 p.m. | Matt Baker
HOLIDAY — Three times Terry Linton had tried out for Anclote’s football team. And three times the season ended horribly, with suspensions or curse words or knockdown, drag-out shouting matches. So when Linton asked for one more chance, coach Matt Wicks wanted proof his two-way lineman was serious. He asked ...
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Wed. Nov. 14, 2012 at 4:46 p.m. | Matt Baker
Hey there, Anclote. Welcome to the playoffs, to the club. You’re the 17th member of the North Suncoast Postseason Fraternity, which includes Pasco and Hernando counties. It’s nice to have some fresh blood. I mean, there’s only so many ways one can write “Pasco is awesome.” Well, yes, I know, ...
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Wed. Nov. 14, 2012 at 2:05 p.m. | John C. Cotey
HomeTeam Hot Shots A spotlight on the Times’ bay area players of the week Male Hot Shot: Willie Barrett, Anclote Sport: Football Skinny: One of Tampa Bay’s leading rushers showed versatility in last week’s Class 5A, District 6 tiebreaker. In two must-win, one-quarter contests, Barrett dominated both sides of the ...
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Mon. Nov. 12, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. | Matt Baker
North Suncoast Super 7 1. Pasco (10-0): The Pirates finished off a third consecutive undefeated regular season. And Janarion Grant scored four touchdowns four different ways for the second time in the four games since his return from injury. 2. Springstead (9-1): This team has already surprised the North Suncoast ...
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Sat. Nov. 10, 2012 at 1:55 p.m. | Matt Baker
Each week, our HomeTeam staffers will nominate male and female Hot Shot athletes from each of the counties we cover, then we turn the voting over to our readers. These nominations span Saturday, Oct. 3 through Friday, Nov. 9. The winners get a free T-shirt and bragging rights over every ...
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Sat. Nov. 10, 2012 at 12:11 p.m. | Times Staff
HOLIDAY — Anclote finished its first winning season in school history with a defining 41-3 senior night win against Weeki Wachee on Friday. After clinching a playoff berth Monday, the Sharks (6-4, 5-2) began their third game in eight days with a Willie Barrett touchdown on the opening drive, a ...
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Sat. Nov. 10, 2012 at 12:55 a.m. | Chad Wise
Just because the playoff teams from the North Suncoast have already been decided doesn’t mean the final week of the regular season is meaningless. The teams in action Friday all have something worth playing for, from a boost headed into the postseason to much-needed confidence after rough a 2012 season. ...
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Thu. Nov. 08, 2012 at 3:43 p.m. | Matt Baker
The first playoff game in Anclote football history will happen a day sooner than expected. The FHSAA moved next week’s Class 5A region quarterfinal game against Gainesville Eastside to Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Sharks coach Matt Wicks said in a text message. It will be a busy two days for ...
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Thu. Nov. 08, 2012 at 10:29 a.m. | Matt Baker
HUDSON — Even after Anclote coach Matt Wicks took his Gatorade shower to celebrate Monday’s Class 5A, District 6 tiebreaker wins, the water kept flowing. “It’s been a long four years,” Wicks said as he wiped his misty eyes in the end zone. “And it’s worth the blood, sweat and ...
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Mon. Nov. 05, 2012 at 10:12 p.m. | Matt Baker
I’ve never covered a district tiebreaker like the one tonight between Fivay, Anclote and Zephyrhills, so I don’t know what to expect. So take the following lightly: I think Fivay will win. The Falcons have been in big games before. They made the playoffs last year. They have the best ...
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Mon. Nov. 05, 2012 at 11:17 a.m. | Matt Baker
North Suncoast Super 71. Pasco (9-0, 7-0): In a certain offensive formation, DL Joey Ivie lines up in the backfield with RB David Emmanuel and ATH Janarion Grant, a trio with 37 college offers. How many teams have that luxury?2. Springstead (9-1, 6-1): Now that the dreams of a perfect ...
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Sat. Nov. 03, 2012 at 4:30 p.m. | Matt Baker
photo gallery HUDSON — Anclote did its part Friday night with a 28-12 win away to Hudson. With Fivay’s win and Zephyrhills’ loss, the Sharks will participate in a tiebreaker Monday. “It’s going to be a shootout,” Anclote coach Scott Wicks said. A defensive battle in the first quarter was ...
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Sat. Nov. 03, 2012 at 12:58 a.m. | Chad Wise
Offensive MVPsTrent Crawford, Anclote: The junior running back scored the winning touchdown on an 18-yard run in the fourth quarter that helped the Sharks stay in the playoff race with a 21-14 victory over Wesley Chapel.Tyler Mahla, Springstead: The junior quarterback rushed for a career-high 151 yards on 15 carries. ...
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Sat. Oct. 27, 2012 at 3:36 p.m. | Matt Baker