All-tournament selections Catcher: Eric Schindler, Sr., Freedom First baseman: Zack Zaversnik, Sr., Wharton Infielders: Richie Martin, Sr., Bloomingdale; Oscar Mercado, Jr., Gaither; Nolan Schrenker, Sr., Bloomingdale Outfielders: Tommy Lynch, Jr., Alonso; Erik Dowse, Jr., Newsome; Chris Toney, Sr., Brandon Pitchers: Corbin Olmstead, Sr., Jefferson; Cody Crouse, Jr., Bloomingdale Designated hitter: ...
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Sat. March 17, 2012 at 1:26 a.m. | Laura Keeley
BRANDON — As his team was jumping around in celebration and proving too energetic to stand still for a picture, Jefferson coach Pop Cuesta told his players to settle down and act like they’ve been there before. Immediately, a response from the scrum: “But we haven’t!” It’s true, this year’s ...
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Sat. March 17, 2012 at 12:00 a.m. | Laura Keeley
BRANDON — If there is such a thing as a clutch performance, Bloomingdale’s Austin Wilson and Tyler Harris delivered two of them Thursday in the Saladino Tournament semifinals. Their two hits produced five RBIs as the Bulls beat Wharton 8-4 to advance to the final, where they will meet Jefferson, ...
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Fri. March 16, 2012 at 12:23 a.m. | Laura Keeley
Times' Super Seven Records through Wednesday 1. Jesuit (10-0): In a pitching duel between Jacksonville Bolles’ Hayden Hurst, a Florida State signee, and Lance McCullers, a Florida commit, it was McCullers who went six innings and racked up 13 strikeouts and Jesuit that earned the 6-1 win 2. Bloomingdale (12-1): ...
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Thu. March 15, 2012 at 6:05 p.m. | Laura Keeley
BRANDON — As one of the hardest hit balls of the night sped toward Bloomingdale first baseman Garrett Lorenzo, time, from his perspective, seemed to slow down. “It was just one of those moments where everything went in slow motion,” he said. With runners on second and third in the ...
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Wed. March 14, 2012 at 11:46 p.m. | Laura Keeley
At Brandon Scores Durant 3, Strawberry Crest 2 Plant City 7, Spoto 0 Leto 12, Middleton 1 (6 innings) Bloomingdale 2, Brandon 1 (8) Pitchers of the day Of the three gems tossed Tuesday, none produced a win. Bloomingdale junior right-hander Cody Crouse allowed two hits over six innings — ...
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Wed. March 14, 2012 at 12:40 a.m. | Joey Knight
At Brandon Scores Durant 9, Plant City 1 Strawberry Crest 14, Spoto 0 Bloomingdale 13, Middleton 4 Brandon 6, Leto 0 Pitchers of the day When Bloomingdale freshman Tommy McLaughlin came on in the bottom of the second, there were no outs, runners on first and second, and Bloomingdale and ...
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Mon. March 12, 2012 at 11:35 p.m. | Laura Keeley
At BrandonScoresStrawberry Crest 5, Plant City 1Durant 5, Spoto 1Bloomingdale 9, Leto 4Brandon 9, Middleton 2Pitcher of the dayDespite dropping the decision, Spoto senior Geronimo Allison pitched a five-hit complete game against Durant, striking out five and not walking a batter. Only two of the runs were earned.Hitter of the ...
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Sat. March 10, 2012 at 8:21 p.m. | Andy Warrener
Times’ Super Seven Records through Thursday 1. Jesuit (9-0): The Tigers have no visible weakness right now. Out of town visits from Jacksonville Bolles (Wednesday) and nationally ranked Miami Gulliver Prep (Saturday) should keep Jesuit sharp. 2. Plant (7-2): The Panthers, with their pitching depth, have to be considered the ...
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Fri. March 09, 2012 at 5:09 p.m. | Laura Keeley
VALRICO — On a picture perfect afternoon, with temperatures in the high 70s and a slight breeze, the same word keeps popping up when the Bloomingdale Bulls talk about their season thus far. Fun. "The most fun I’ve had in a while, we’re winning, and having fun doing it,” senior ...
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Fri. March 09, 2012 at 11:06 a.m. | Laura Keeley
HomeTeam Hotshots Standout performances from Thursday night Paul Barrett, Gaither: The Cowboys senior won three individual events (high jump, 110-meter hurdles, 300 hurdles) and ran on the winning 4x400 relay team in a tri-meet with Chamberlain and Tampa Bay Tech. Jordan LaFave, Durant: The senior leadoff hitter went 4-for-4 with ...
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Fri. March 09, 2012 at 12:07 a.m. | Times Staff
RIVERVIEW — After three hours and eight minutes, a combined 17 walks and six errors, four passed balls and two wild pitches, neither Riverview nor Bloomingdale was particularly satisfied. But the Bulls won the nondistrict game Tuesday 15-7. Bloomingdale (7-1) quickly erased a 4-1 deficit in the top of the ...
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Wed. March 07, 2012 at 12:41 a.m. | Laura Keeley
Baseball: Times’ super seven (records through Wednesday's games) 1. Jesuit (5-0): Over the past 24 innings, the Tigers’ pitching staff has allowed one hit. For the year, Jesuit has only surrendered one run, and it was unearned. 2. Bloomingdale (6-0): Quality wins against Alonso and Durant prove the Bulls are ...
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Thu. March 01, 2012 at 7:21 p.m. | Laura Keeley
ESPNHS is the latest national outlet to highlight Hillsborough County’s finest on the diamond. In its pre-season all-state baseball team, ESPNHS named Jesuit P Lance McCullers, a Florida signee expected to be among the top picks of the upcoming June MLB draft, and King 1B Keon Barnum, a Miami commit, ...
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Thu. March 01, 2012 at 11:50 a.m. | Laura Keeley
VALRICO—When asked to describe his summer ball team’s shortstop, Richie Martin, coach Chet Lemon only needed one word. “Unbelievable.” Martin, Lemon’s son, Marcus, currently with the Atlanta Braves’ AA minor league affiliate, and Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Dee Gordon grew up working out together. And yesterday, Martin took a step ...
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Thu. Nov. 10, 2011 at 2:50 a.m. | Laura Keeley