LUTZ — Logan LaPace could hardly settle himself long enough to sleep, he was so ready to take the mound Thursday. But when steady rain left Steinbrenner’s baseball field a virtual mud puddle, LaPace was forced to wait another couple of days to take the mound. “I was really disappointed ...
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Sat. May 04, 2013 at 8:17 p.m. | Joel Anderson
TAMPA — This was supposed to be a rebuilding year for Tampa Prep, one following a trip to the state semifinals and the graduation of seven seniors. But the biggest — and most surprising — loss came in January when longtime coach A.J. Hendrix announced he had taken ill and ...
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Sat. April 27, 2013 at 12:01 a.m. | Joel Anderson
TAMPA — After only a handful of pitches, it was clear Brandon Caples did not — and would not — have his best stuff. The King senior, who came into the game with an 8-0 record and 1.25 ERA, was obviously not his usual self in the District 6A-11 championship ...
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Fri. April 26, 2013 at 12:15 a.m. | Joel Anderson
At Brandon Scores • King 11, Spoto 0 (5 innings) • Durant 8, Brooks DeBartolo 1 • Newsome 12, Armwood 1 (5) • Brandon 10, Freedom 1 Pitchers of the day King junior left-hander Tyeler Checkley was one batter from a perfect game before allowing a single to Spoto’s Marc ...
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Mon. March 11, 2013 at 10:40 p.m. | Bryan Burns
Brooks DeBartolo first baseman Brenden Rivera has signed a letter of intent to play at High Point (N.C.) University. Rivera, who also was a pitcher, was one of Hillsborough County’s top players last spring. As a junior, Rivera had a .438 batting average, 32 RBIs, nine stolen bases, seven doubles, ...
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Thu. Nov. 15, 2012 at 7:37 p.m. | Joel Anderson
Standout center Tatiana Manuel has transferred from Brooks-DeBartolo to Academy at the Lakes, Wildcats coach Karim Nohra confirmed Wednesday in a text message. Manuel, a 6-foot-3 senior, was one of the Phoenix’s top performers last season during its 18-9 season. She averaged 11.7 points per game while leading her team ...
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Wed. Aug. 22, 2012 at 3:21 p.m. | Matt Baker
Throughout the summer, several Tampa Bay high school baseball players have made or will make the trip up to North Carolina's triangle area to compete at USA Baseball events and trials in Cary and Durham. Here's the full list: • Brooks-DeBartolo 1B/OF Brenden Rivera, King P Brandon Caples and Lakewood ...
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Mon. July 16, 2012 at 12:56 p.m. | Laura Keeley
Brooks-DeBartolo 1B/OF/P Brenden Rivera has committed to High Point (N.C.) University, a Division I program, his father, Mickey, said Tuesday. Rivera, a Mr. Baseball nominee, led Hillsborough County in regular-season RBIs and finished with a .438 batting average, 30 RBIs, 13 runs scored, seven doubles, one triple and one home run. ...
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Tue. July 10, 2012 at 5:35 p.m. | Laura Keeley
Pitcher of the Year: Lance McCullers, Jesuit, Sr. Why we picked him: Well, let’s see. McCullers was named the Gatorade National Baseball Player of the Year. He gave up two earned runs the entire season, ending with a 0.18 ERA through 77 1/3 innings. He also struck out 45 percent ...
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Fri. June 08, 2012 at 6:24 p.m. | Laura Keeley
Six Hillsborough County baseball players, including three from Jesuit, have been selected and confirmed to attend June's USA Baseball Tournament of Stars, according to Brant Ust, the director of the 18-and-under national team. The tournament, which is the first step in the selection process for the 18U national team, is ...
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Tue. May 22, 2012 at 5:46 p.m. | Laura Keeley
The Florida Dairy Famers released the ballot for the 2012 Mr. Baseball and Coach of the Year awards Wednesday. Media members from around the state will vote for the player and coach of the year in each classification. Once that group has been selected, writers will vote again on the ...
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Mon. May 21, 2012 at 8:28 p.m. | Laura Keeley
Times’ Super Seven Records through Wednesday 1 Jesuit (16-1): Tigers pounced all over rival Tampa Catholic in a 13-5 win Saturday and will be looking to devour a few out-of-state teams in their Easter Tournament 2. Jefferson (16-4): With a team ERA under 2.00 and a batting average right around ...
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Thu. April 05, 2012 at 3:04 p.m. | Laura Keeley
Times’ Super Seven Records through Wednesday 1. Jesuit (13-1): Saturday’s game against Tampa Catholic is a welcome challenge for a team that’s 10-runned opponents in six of seven district games. 2. Plant (13-3): Panthers responded with an 8-2 win over Newsome to avenge an upset in the Saladino quarterfinals. 3. ...
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Thu. March 29, 2012 at 1:03 p.m. | Laura Keeley
ST. PETERSBURG — Largo won an unlikely game from an unlikely source Wednesday in the consolation game of the Northeast Spring Tournament. Not only did the Packers face their potential final strike of the game, but they also had to rally from a five-run deficit after the top of the ...
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Thu. March 29, 2012 at 12:37 a.m. | Bob Putnam
ST. PETERSBURG — Every start for John Hollis is a revelation. He started the season as a closer. He is now a member of Dixie Hollins’ rotation. On Tuesday, he flummoxed Lakewood hitters, throwing a complete-game two-hitter to lead the Rebels to a 4-3 victory in the semifinals of the ...
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Wed. March 28, 2012 at 12:27 a.m. | Bob Putnam