Blustery temperatures and 35-mph wind gusts shot scores soaring for North Suncoast competitors and the rest of the field Tuesday in the first round of the state tournaments. None of the North Suncoast’s golfers finished the first of two days on the top 16 of the leaderboard. Saddlebrook Prep had ...
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Tue. Oct. 30, 2012 at 6:25 p.m. | Matt Baker
Coming off her freshman season with Nicholls State (La.) University, former Bishop McLaughlin standout Spencer Valdespino was named to the All-Southland Conference team as an honorable mention Tuesday. One season after leading the Hurricanes to a state playoff berth as a senior, Valdespino signed with the Colonels and made an ...
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Tue. Oct. 30, 2012 at 4:21 p.m. | Derek J. LaRiviere
SHADY HILLS — Bishop McLaughlin's Homecoming wasn't much of a celebration as Holy Trinity Episcopal romped 61-0 Friday night.After scoring once in the first quarter, Holy Trinity really got its offense going in the second quarter. It had multiple big plays, including a 60-yard pass from quarterback Daniel Welch to ...
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Fri. Oct. 26, 2012 at 8:54 p.m. | Chris Mills
TAMPA — They were flat. Then they were fighters. In the end, however, it was futile. No matter how much the Wiregrass Ranch Bulls bucked up against a night that clearly wasn’t theirs, no matter how many comebacks they attempted, Jasmyn Perry was still there, soaring and swinging until Freedom ...
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Tue. Oct. 23, 2012 at 9:27 p.m. | John C. Cotey
Mallory Etcheberry made the most of her final shot at a trip to state. The Academy at the Lakes senior fired 3-over 75 on a windy Monday to win the Class A, Region 3 title at Black Bear Golf Club in Eustis. "She put in a lot of hard work," ...
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Mon. Oct. 22, 2012 at 11:38 p.m. | Matt Baker
One midweek match last week provided an example of just how unsettled North Suncoast volleyball remains. The area's top team, Mitchell, was swept by Anclote, giving the Sharks their first-ever victory over the Mustangs. Whether the match was an aberration or a premonition, consider it a reminder of how quickly ...
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Sat. Oct. 20, 2012 at 9:31 p.m. | Matt Baker
ST. PETERSBURG — Senior tailback Aaren Johnson rushed for 152 yards and three touchdowns in the second half, as Shorecrest (5-2) knocked off Bishop McLaughlin 42-15 Friday night. Johnson was partnered by senior Garrett Schulte on the ground. The two combined for 31 carries, 328 rushing yards and four touchdowns.The ...
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Fri. Oct. 19, 2012 at 9:13 p.m. | Christian Sandler
Volleyball North Suncoast Super 7 1. Mitchell (15-4): The Mustangs’ only North Suncoast loss came to Anclote this week. Mitchell is in good shape heading into next week’s district tournament. 2. Fivay (19-5): The Falcons have won three of their past four contests, with the only defeat coming to Mitchell. ...
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Wed. Oct. 17, 2012 at 10:29 a.m. | Matt Baker
Volleyball North Suncoast Super 7 1. Mitchell (14-4): The Mustangs rebounded from another 3-2 loss to Tarpon Springs with wins over Wiregrass Ranch, Land O’Lakes and River Ridge. Jessika Hester and her team remain Pasco County’s best. 2. Fivay (18-4): After getting revenge against Ridgewood, the Falcons turn their attention ...
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Wed. Oct. 10, 2012 at 1:53 p.m. | Matt Baker
I don’t want to say I’m on a roll, but I. AM. ON. A. ROLL. For the third straight week, I went 10-1 on my picks, and for a change, I nailed the Upset Pick of the Week, making my record 11-1. So to summarize: Tons of facts, numbers, trends, ...
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Wed. Oct. 10, 2012 at 12:32 p.m. | John C. Cotey
Bishop McLaughlin volleyball turned the corner on its season by winning its tournament over the weekend. The Hurricanes improved to 10-6 with five victories in the event, including a 2-0 win over Seffner Christian that avenged a sweep last month. Bishop also beat Gulf, Seven Rivers Christian, Crystal River and ...
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Tue. Oct. 09, 2012 at 9:11 a.m. | Matt Baker
North Suncoast Super 71. Pasco (5-0): The Pirates were without their best athlete and (mostly) without their starting quarterback. And they still won in the rain 26-0.2. Springstead (6-0): The Eagles dominated Central but better not look past River Ridge this week.3. Sunlake (4-1): QB Josh Zifer continues to improve, ...
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Sat. Oct. 06, 2012 at 5:05 p.m. | Matt Baker
SHADY HILLS — Bishop McLaughlin entered Friday night's game coming off three straight road wins and looking to make it four in a row at home. And that's just what the Hurricanes did, beating Cornerstone Charter 60-6."I think the kids have finally found their stride. They've played hard every single ...
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Fri. Oct. 05, 2012 at 7:50 p.m. | Chris Mills
With the football season halfway over, it’s time for a midterm exam. Pick up your No. 2 pencils and follow along with the most important questions about the season’s first five weeks and what might happen the rest of the way. Multiple choice Who will win Class 6A, District 6? ...
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Thu. Oct. 04, 2012 at 2:41 p.m. | Matt Baker
North Suncoast Super 7 1. Mitchell (13-4): The Mustangs can’t quite get past Tarpon Springs, which has two five-set victories over Mitchell, but they’ve got the North Suncoast figured out just fine. 2. Fivay (15-3): The Falcons’ past three matches are brutal with games against Ridgewood, Mitchell and River Ridge. ...
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Wed. Oct. 03, 2012 at 11:15 a.m. | Matt Baker