At Bishop McLaughlin Score: Carrollwood Day 41, Bishop McLaughlin 7 Spring game-breakers: CDS’ run game seems to have picked up where it left off in 2012, just sans Robert Davis. Rising junior Elias Earley popped a 33-yarder on the first play from scrimmage and finished with 160 yards on 12 ...
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Sat. May 18, 2013 at 11:01 p.m. | Andy Warrener
SHADY HILLS One of the North Suncoast’s top returning quarterbacks may not be familiar to those outside of Bishop McLaughlin. • Rising senior R.J. Perciavalle is going into his third season as the starter under center and even saw some looks at quarterback as a freshman. • As a sophomore, ...
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Fri. May 17, 2013 at 8:56 p.m. | Derek J. LaRiviere
Bishop McLaughlin sophomore Alyssa Mathis has orally committed to play volleyball at San Diego State, Hurricanes coach Doug Chinchar said Thursday morning. Mathis, a 6-foot outside hitter, also had an offer from Wake Forest and was recruited by Tennessee, among others. “She still has lots to learn, but the package ...
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Thu. May 16, 2013 at 8:18 a.m. | Matt Baker
Tom LoSauro will not return as Bishop McLaughlin’s baseball coach, the school announced Wednesday afternoon. LoSauro was a high-profile hire for the Hurricanes in 2011 after taking Fort Myers Bishop Verot Catholic to the Class 3A state title and a top-15 national ranking. In two seasons for the Hurricanes, he ...
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Wed. May 08, 2013 at 3:44 p.m. | Matt Baker
Tom LoSauro will not return as Bishop McLaughlin’s baseball coach, the school announced Wednesday afternoon. LoSauro was a high-profile hire for the Hurricanes in 2011 after taking Fort Myers Bishop Verot Catholic to the Class 3A state title and a top-15 national ranking. In two seasons for the Hurricanes, he ...
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Wed. May 08, 2013 at 3:44 p.m. | Matt Baker
A few recruiting tidbits from the North Suncoast: * Anclote lineman Josh Parsons has orally committed to Webber International, he announced via Twitter this weekend. Parsons, a 6-foot, 235-pound two-way lineman, racked up 52 tackles, three sacks and a forced fumble during his senior season. He also had four pancake ...
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Mon. April 29, 2013 at 8:13 a.m. | Matt Baker
TRINITY — Mitchell’s first celebration at home plate came in the fourth inning, after Mustangs slugger Marcus Begg bashed a massive home run to extend his team’s lead in Thursday’s Class 6A, District 10 final. The second came an hour later, after pitcher Christopher McCormick launched his glove in the ...
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Thu. April 25, 2013 at 9:47 p.m. | Matt Baker
Bishop McLaughlin RHP/SS Josh Falk plans to sign with Lynn University on Friday, Hurricanes coach Tom LoSauro said in an email. Falk is one of Bishop’s top hitters, with a .361 average, three home runs and 26 RBIs. On the mound, The 6-foot-2, 205-pound senior is 0-2 with a 4.20 ...
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Thu. April 18, 2013 at 1:37 p.m. | Matt Baker
OCALA — Central’s softball program has come a long way in recent years, but the top-seeded Bears won’t be advancing in the playoffs. The Bears were ousted 6-4 by Lecanto in the Class 6A, District 6 semifinals Tuesday night. Amber Atkinson hit an inside-the-park home run in the fifth inning ...
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Tue. April 16, 2013 at 11:27 p.m. | Joseph Kornecki III
Boys player of the Year F Erik Thomas, Sr., Wesley Chapel Why we picked him: Thomas compiled one of the most prolific seasons and careers in North Suncoast history. He ranked among the nation’s leaders by averaging 33 points and 16 rebounds while earning all-state honors from the Florida Athletic ...
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Sat. March 23, 2013 at 5:40 p.m. | Matt Baker
Former Bishop McLaughlin pitcher Cory Woodward has signed with Jacksonville University, his father, Gary, said in an email. Woodward, a right-hander, pitched three scoreless innings for the Hurricanes last year and batted in eight runs. He threw out 11 would-be stealers at catcher. Woodward transferred to Elev8 Sports Institute in ...
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Tue. March 19, 2013 at 5:34 p.m. | Matt Baker
With winter sports wrapping up this week, baseball is swinging into focus. Here are the North Suncoast’s five biggest questions after the season’s first few games, plus a look at some of 2013’s top early performers: Five early questions 1. How will Land O’Lakes rebound from 2012? The Gators have ...
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Thu. Feb. 28, 2013 at 1:01 p.m. | Matt Baker
Although the basketball season continues over the next few days with boys state championships in Lakeland, the North Suncoast’s year is already over. We’ll announce our all-area honors next month. In the meantime, here’s a look back at some of the other notable players, teams and moments from the 2012-13 ...
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Tue. Feb. 26, 2013 at 2:59 p.m. | Matt Baker
Bishop McLaughlin girls soccer player Katie Hellman plans to sign with Palm Beach Atlantic next week, the school announced Friday morning. Hellman was one of the Hurricanes’ top players this winter as a senior. She plans to sign at a ceremony at Bishop McLaughlin on Tuesday. Palm Beach Atlantic is ...
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Fri. Feb. 08, 2013 at 1:16 p.m. | Matt Baker
Four North Suncoast girls basketball players have been honored by the Florida Athletic Coaches Association. Bishop McLaughlin freshman Brielle Downing was named the Class 3A, District 10 player of the year. As a freshman, she set new school records in scoring, scoring average, 3-pointers, free throw percentage and assists. She ...
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Thu. Feb. 07, 2013 at 1:46 p.m. | Matt Baker