Times' Super 71. Armwood (4-1): If nothing else, give the Hawks props for rallying from a 21-point deficit against Jefferson.2. Plant (3-1): Panthers collect nary a style point for their comeback win at TBT, and they probably don't care.3. Robinson (5-0): Meet the most opportunistic defense (11 touchdowns already) in ...
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Sat. Sept. 29, 2012 at 8:15 p.m. | Times Staff
TAMPA — Other than a lightning delay of about 30 minutes, little could stop Chris Williams. The senior ran for 221 yards and three touchdowns to help the Bucs hold off pesky Lennard.Berkeley Prep (5-0) managed only one score in the second half but did enough defensively to stave off ...
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Fri. Sept. 28, 2012 at 8:39 p.m. | Rod Gipson
Super 7 1. Armwood (3-1): Sean Callahan gets 200th win on the field in 49-0 rout of Leto. 2. Plant (2-1): After devastating Richy Klepal news, Panthers needed this week off. 3. Robinson (4-0): Barring something unforeseen, Knights should be 9-0 entering Plant game. 4. Wharton (3-0): Idle Wildcats needed every bit of the ...
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Sat. Sept. 22, 2012 at 11:24 p.m. | Times Staff
After a one-hour weather delay on the road, Berkeley Prep squeaked out a one-point win. Lake Highland Prep came out strong in the second half, scoring on a kickoff return, turning a Berkeley Prep fumble into a field goal and notching a punt return touchdown for a 23-7 lead in ...
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Fri. Sept. 21, 2012 at 8:14 p.m. | Times Staff
Volleyball Hillsborough County Super 7 1. Berkeley Prep (3-1): The Bucs head into their Berkeley Premier tournament on a three-game win streak with a chance to reclaim their spot among the nation’s top programs. We’re saying they’re the best in the county until someone proves they aren’t. 2. Wharton (10-0): ...
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Wed. Sept. 19, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. | Joel Anderson
How many numbers and names can you fit into one Grab Bag? A million! Go ahead, prove me wrong. ONE MILLION! Dandy Dozen 1. Clearwater Central Catholic at Palm Harbor U.: This is a reversal of the "little school hoping to take down the big school for a signature win" ...
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Wed. Sept. 19, 2012 at 12:35 p.m. | John C. Cotey
Times' Super 71. Armwood (2-1): Hawks trounce TBT minus Alvin Bailey for a quarter and Caylon Holloway for the game.2. Plant (2-1): Panthers bounce back from New Orleans debacle about how we thought they would.3. Robinson (3-0): We were astounded at how much faster the Knights were than Jesuit.4. Wharton ...
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Sat. Sept. 15, 2012 at 6:01 p.m. | Times Staff
Four Bucs scored twice each Friday night to pick up a 39-23 road win for Berkeley Prep against Golden Gate in Naples. Quarterback Brad Mayes rushed for a TD and threw a 57-yard score to Bubba Olivera — who added a 73-yard punt return for a score. Austin Iglehart also ...
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Fri. Sept. 14, 2012 at 9:18 p.m. | Times Staff
The Grab Bag is getting bigger and bigger, and you don't need to do any panning to find the nuggets here. The're everywhere. And do not EVER forget, people: Big bank take 'lil bank. P.S. Coaches, players, fans, parents, to reach the Grab Bag, and you should, email cotey@tampabay.com or ...
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Wed. Sept. 12, 2012 at 12:46 p.m. | John C. Cotey
TAMPA — If the standard on turnovers forced is three, you know you have a good chance to win when that number is doubled. Berkeley Prep forced six turnovers (three fumbles, three interceptions) as it rolled Lakeland Victory Christian Academy 30-7 Friday."Our defense was unbelievable tonight," Berkeley Prep coach Dominick ...
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Fri. Sept. 07, 2012 at 7:33 p.m. | Todd Foley
Times’ Super 7 1. Armwood (1-0) In a re-loading sense, Hawks are Hillsborough County’s version of Alabama. 2. Plant (1-0) Unlike past years, Panthers defense will carry torch ‘til offense catches up. 3. Robinson (1-0) Truth be told, Knights probably should’ve scored even more against Jefferson 4. Sickles (1-0) We ...
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Sun. Sept. 02, 2012 at 3:38 a.m. | Joey Knight
TAMPA — Berkeley Prep bent but it didn't break in the key moments.The Buccaneers made big plays at the right time on defense, and moved the ball on the ground and in the air well enough in a 28-6 victory against Winter Park Trinity Prep on Friday."It ended up being ...
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Fri. Aug. 31, 2012 at 9:26 p.m. | Todd Foley
In keeping with today’s theme, here are five new things to expect this season in Hillsborough County: New coaches The county has eight new coaches to start the season, and the one best positioned for success might be Steinbrenner’s Andres Perez. The former Warrior offensive coordinator has experience at most ...
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Tue. Aug. 28, 2012 at 8:38 p.m. | John C. Cotey
At Newman Stadium, sophomore quarterback Brad Mayes hooked up with converted Berkeley baseball standout Bubba Olivera for three touchdowns as the Buccaneers rolled. Mayes, replacing four-year starter Destine Nichols, had TD strikes of 68 and 31 yards to Olivera. Tailback Chris Williams ran for two TDs, while Jorge Morjon added ...
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Fri. Aug. 24, 2012 at 8:01 p.m. | Times Staff
Summer vacation is over for Tampa Bay football players. You do remember the time off, right? I think it was June 15-June 16. Am I right? Good times. While the time between the end of the 2011 season and the start of the 2012 season isn’t filled with a lot ...
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Fri. Aug. 03, 2012 at 6:54 p.m. | John C. Cotey