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Football: Springstead 42, Central 7
Springstead remained perfect with a 42-7 victory over Central in a Class 6A, District 6 matchup Friday. Springstead (6-0, 3-0) exploded offensively with a 21-point first quarter. The Eagles struck first on a 5-yard touchdown pass from Joe Jeffords to Latavious Hannah. Sophomore running back Daniel Wright powered through with ...
Read moreFri. Oct. 05, 2012 at 8:42 p.m. | Matt Baker
Midterms: How well do you know North Suncoast football?
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? ...
Read moreThu. Oct. 04, 2012 at 2:41 p.m. | Matt Baker
Football: Hernando 33, Central 0
BROOKSVILLE — Hernando walked into the Bears Den on Friday as defending Class 6A, District 6 champion, and walked out with a 33-0 shutout win over Central despite losing the penalty and first down battles and turning the ball over twice.Central (1-4) moved the ball pretty well against a Hernando ...
Read moreFri. Sept. 28, 2012 at 8:51 p.m. | Derek J. LaRiviere
Football: Nature Coast 47, Central 0
BROOKSVILLE — The only thing that was going to slow down Nature Coast on Friday night was its own coach. The Sharks shut out Central 47-0 late Friday night to open Class 6A, District 6 play on the strength of some early breakaway runs from star tailback Matt Breida. Breida ...
Read moreSat. Sept. 22, 2012 at 1:04 a.m. | Derek J. LaRiviere
North Suncoast: Sunday morning quarterback
Three things we learned1. Nature Coast is tough. The Sharks gave up 21 consecutive points to lose to Crystal River by a score in the opener. They struggled in Week 2 in a 46-7 loss to Fleming Island. Give Nature Coast credit for battling back to knock off Dunnellon. That ...
Read moreSat. Sept. 15, 2012 at 4:14 p.m. | Matt Baker
Football: Lecanto 26, Central 13
BROOKSVILLE — Lecanto overwhelmed Central 26-13 with a strong offensive performance Friday night. Lecanto amassed 354 yards of total offense compared to Central's 194. Central got on the board first when Jamarcus Hayes intercepted a Lecanto pass and returned it to the 34-yard line. The Bears converted off the turnover ...
Read moreFri. Sept. 14, 2012 at 8:34 p.m. | Joseph Kornecki III
Central's Battle a playmaker poised for big things
BROOKSVILLE — When college recruiters ask to see the highlight reel for Central’s do-everything athlete Quadavis Battle, the senior doesn’t hand over a link to a slickly produced, 10-minute video masterpiece complete with professional editing and a hip-hop soundtrack. In fact, Battle’s highlights last just seven plays and can be ...
Read moreThu. Sept. 13, 2012 at 2:31 p.m. | Bryan Burns
Midweek Grab Bag: Upset special to end all upset specials, and more
The Grab Bag is getting bigger and bigger, and you don't need to do any panning to find the nuggets here. The're everywhere. And do not EVER forget, people: Big bank take 'lil bank. P.S. Coaches, players, fans, parents, to reach the Grab Bag, and you should, email cotey@tampabay.com or ...
Read moreWed. Sept. 12, 2012 at 12:46 p.m. | John C. Cotey
North Suncoast: Week 2 Sunday Morning QB
North Suncoast Super 7 1. Pasco (1-0): The Pirates regain the top spot, bouncing back from a preseason loss to Hernando to demolish Land O'Lakes. 2. Springstead (2-0): It's early, but the Eagles have been one of Tampa Bay's most impressive teams. Can they keep it up? 3. Mitchell (2-0): Ditto. 4. Sunlake ...
Read moreSat. Sept. 08, 2012 at 7:27 p.m. | Matt Baker
Football: Central 28, Wildwood 17
For the first time since October 2010, Central players celebrated victory on the gridiron with Friday night's 28-17 win at Wildwood.With Central down 10-6, Cole Teater came in for a second straight week to relieve starting quarterback Cody Brooks when a hard hit sent the sophomore to the hospital. Teater ...
Read moreFri. Sept. 07, 2012 at 8:52 p.m. | Derek J. LaRiviere
Football: Weeki Wachee 33, Central 14
BROOKSVILLE — The first offensive play in Weeki Wachee varsity history was a fumbled quarterback-center exchange recovered by Central. So, too, was its second offensive play. What didn’t slip out of the Hornets’ grasp, however, was the program’s first victory. After falling behind early 7-0, Weeki Wachee scored 33 unanswered ...
Read moreSat. Sept. 01, 2012 at 1:16 a.m. | Bryan Burns
Preseason football: Zephyrhills 40, Central 7
BROOKSVILLE — Despite the final score, a 40-7 loss to Zephyrhills, there was a marked improvement seen from Central in Friday's preseason classic.Mike Einspahr, entering his third season as Central coach, has been preaching about a culture change since he arrived, and for the first time in his tenure there ...
Read moreFri. Aug. 24, 2012 at 8:42 p.m. | Derek J. LaRiviere
Smaller Central roster searching for consistency
It’s easy to focus on who hasn’t been around Central’s program. Numbers are down, thanks in part to the opening of Weeki Wachee, from about 90 the last two years to 72 this August. And one of those key departures is Brandon Miller, one of the North Suncoast’s top kickers, ...
Read moreWed. Aug. 08, 2012 at 4:43 p.m. | Matt Baker
District deconstruction: Class 6A, District 6
We’re breaking down a football district a day — from 2A to 8A. Today: Class 6A-6. Teams Listed in order of 2011 finish with overall/district record 1. Hernando (8-3, 7-0) 2. Sunlake (10-2, 6-1) 3. Nature Coast (6-4, 5-2) 4. River Ridge (7-3, 4-3) 5. Mitchell (6-4, 3-4) 6. Springstead ...
Read moreFri. July 27, 2012 at 12:04 p.m. | Matt Baker
North Suncoast 7-on-7 resumes at Springstead
After a one-month hiatus because of weather and holidays, the Hernando and Pasco County 7-on-7 League resumed Tuesday at Springstead. The programs that attended included the Eagles, Hernando, Hudson, Nature Coast, Fivay, and Central. Players to watch Connor Ross, LB, Springstead: A state wrestling finalist, Ross made an big impact ...
Read moreWed. July 18, 2012 at 9:26 a.m. | Derek J. LaRiviere