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Region softball semifinals roundup: Freedom makes early lead hold up
The first postseason in Freedom softball history has been extended. First by the weather, and now by some timely offense. Caroline Whiteside’s bases-loaded walk in the second stood up as the winning RBI for the Patriots, who struck early and held on for a 4-2 win against reigning state champ ...
Read moreThu. May 02, 2013 at 7:11 p.m. | Joey Knight
Hillsborough: Softball region semifinal capsules
Region softball semifinals 7 p.m. Tuesday unless noted Durant (20-8) at Palm Harbor University (24-4) First pitch: 4 p.m. At stake: Winner faces Orlando Timber Creek/Orlando East River winner in Friday’s Class 8A region finals Who’s hot for Durant: Everyone with a bat. The Cougars, hitting .363 as a team, ...
Read moreMon. April 29, 2013 at 3:37 p.m. | Joey Knight
Region softball roundup: Freedom's offense comes alive late
CLEARWATER — The stretch of zeroes on the scoreboard extended through six innings as Freedom and Countryside, teams known for offense, had trouble manufacturing runs in Wednesday’s Class 7A region quarterfinal. It appeared to be more of the same in the seventh as the Patriots led off the inning with ...
Read moreWed. April 24, 2013 at 11:08 p.m. | Bob Putnam
District baseball roundup: Wharton's late-season surge takes out Alonso
VALRICO — Before the district tournament started Monday, Wharton coach Scott Hoffman noticed a funny little quirk about the bracket. It looked awfully familiar. The Wildcats were poised to face the same teams they had last year, when they won the District 8A-7 championship and made it to the region ...
Read moreTue. April 23, 2013 at 11:07 p.m. | Joel Anderson
District softball roundup: Past champions boost East Bay
GIBSONTON — If East Bay needed any motivation, the Indians didn’t have to look far. Perched behind the plate were a number of Indians from the 2010 state championship team, and their presence didn’t go unnoticed. “It’s an exciting thing knowing they were here for us,” catcher Madison Culver said. ...
Read moreThu. April 18, 2013 at 11:01 p.m. | Brandon Wright
Baseball: Saladino at Riverview, Day 3
At Riverview Scores • Hillsborough 6, Lennard 3 • Plant 8, Sickles 3 • Leto 15, Blake 6 • Bloomingdale 6, Riverview 0 Pitchers of the day Bloomingdale right-hander Cody Crouse held Riverview scoreless through six innings in the evening’s win-or-go-home game to determine the champion of Pool E. Crouse ...
Read moreTue. March 12, 2013 at 11:14 p.m. | Bryan Burns
Baseball: Saladino at Riverview, Day 2
At Riverview Scores • Hillsborough 5, Plant 4 • Sickles 10, Lennard 1 • Bloomingdale 8, Leto 2 • Riverview 10, Blake 0 (5) Pitchers of the day Bloomingdale 6-foot-5 sophomore Logan Crouse, one of three brothers on the Bulls’ roster, tossed four strong innings. He allowed two runs and ...
Read moreMon. March 11, 2013 at 8:53 p.m. | Joel Anderson
District girls basketball roundup: With dominant outing, Freedom widens the gap
TAMPA — When the outcome was no longer in doubt, Freedom coach Laurie Pacholke started pulling her starters from the floor one by one. She shared a long embrace with her daughter, senior guard Neena Pacholke. Faith Woodard joined them on the sideline, accompanied by the exuberant cheers of the ...
Read moreFri. Feb. 01, 2013 at 8:32 p.m. | Joel Anderson
Football: Gibbs 28, Blake 26
TAMPA — Gibbs quarterback Emmanuel Stewart threw a 30-yard touchdown heave to Kendrick Battle on the last play of regulation to tie, and then Stewart ran in a botched extra-point attempt hold to stun Blake 28-26.Stewart bobbled the hold on the extra-point attempt, but he scooped up the ball and ...
Read moreFri. Nov. 02, 2012 at 9:55 p.m. | Mike McCollum
Football: Wharton 38, Blake 7
TAMPA — Chase Litton ran for a touchdown and connected with Deon Thompson for two more as Wharton drubbed Blake 38-7 Friday night.Wharton (6-2) got out of the gate quickly. The Wildcats opened the game with a 10-play drive on their first possession, capped by a 2-yard TD run by ...
Read moreFri. Oct. 26, 2012 at 9:06 p.m. | Mike McCollum
District volleyball roundup: Freedom finally gets past Wiregrass Ranch
TAMPA — Freedom wasted little time putting Wiregrass Ranch on its heels Tuesday night, scoring the first 12 points. Then it knocked the Bulls on their backs. Finally, it made sure they stayed right there. From start to finish, the Patriots were in control, winning the Class 7A, District 9 ...
Read moreTue. Oct. 23, 2012 at 11:12 p.m. | John C. Cotey
Football: Blake 18, Lennard 0
RUSKIN — Blake confined all of its scoring to the first half, keeping Lennard winless in an 18-0 victory Thursday night.Both teams combined for just three completed passes on 19 attempts, but junior quarterback Kristian Johnson made his count, including a 49-yard bomb to DeAndre James just before the end ...
Read moreThu. Oct. 18, 2012 at 7:55 p.m. | Michael Hinman
Football: Spoto 21, Blake 6
TAMPA — Spoto came out guns blazing in the second half Friday, defeating Blake 21-6. Senior receiver Bryan Barr caught two touchdowns to put away the Yellow Jackets. Barr finished with four catches for 47 yards, including a 10-yard touchdown grab on a halfback pass from sophomore Kevin Hobley that ...
Read moreFri. Oct. 12, 2012 at 8:24 p.m. | Jacob Stewart
Midweek Grab Bag: It's all here. Really. All of it.
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, ...
Read moreWed. Oct. 10, 2012 at 12:32 p.m. | John C. Cotey
Football: Blake 40, Middleton 34
TAMPA — Blake stifled the Middleton offense on its final drive to hold on at home. Blake's DeAndre James intercepted QB Todd Sims at midfield with two seconds left to end the potential tying drive. That capped a busy night for James, who rushed for two touchdowns and 156 yards ...
Read moreFri. Oct. 05, 2012 at 8:44 p.m. | Joe Polito