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Times' all-Suncoast softball teams
Player of the Year: Bianka Bell, Sr., Chamberlain Put a 34-inch Easton Synergy in Bell’s hands, and the term “softball” never seemed more contradictory. The line-drive homers, the scorching grounders capable of ripping off a shortstop’s glove, the laser-type comebackers to the circle — try ascertaining what’s soft about any ...
Read moreWed. June 13, 2012 at 2:05 p.m. | Times Staff
Times' all-Pinellas County softball teams
Player of the year: Samantha McCloskey, Sr., Palm Harbor University Why we picked her: On a team loaded with explosive hitters, McCloskey emerged as the most fearful hitter in the county because of sheer power. She first showed it off in practice, hitting balls so far over the fence teammates ...
Read moreFri. June 01, 2012 at 9:12 p.m. | Bob Putnam
Region softball roundup: PHU stunned by late-game rally
PLANT CITY — Chuck Poetter stood near the first-base box, hands on hips, staring toward his dugout, looking stunned and bewildered as his players filed out. Then, as the last players left the dugout, Poetter followed them off the field. For the last time. After three state titles and nearly ...
Read moreFri. April 27, 2012 at 7:58 p.m. | John C. Cotey
Region softball roundup: Countryside D shrugs off early jitters
CLEARWATER — Countryside coach Kaylyn Bayly has never been too worried about her team’s offense. It’s defense that gives her anxiety. In nearly every loss, the Cougars have committed costly errors. But after some hiccups early on Wednesday, Countryside’s defense turned in two key plays in a 5-1 victory over ...
Read moreThu. April 26, 2012 at 12:29 a.m. | Bob Putnam
District softball roundup: Hurricanes’ bats have plenty of pop
PALM HARBOR — If Palm Harbor University keeps playing like it did Thursday in the Class 8A, District 8 final against East Lake, the Hurricanes could put one last championship ring on coach Chuck Poetter’s finger. PHU exploded for 17 hits, including two home runs by Samantha McCloskey, in a ...
Read moreThu. April 19, 2012 at 11:41 p.m. | Rodney Page
District softball: Confident Seminole defeats St. Petersburg
PINELLAS PARK — The offense was opportunistic Wednesday, but that has been the case a lot lately. Seminole scored key runs early and got contributions from everyone. Add pitching that was effective, if not spectacular, and you have a 2-1 victory over St. Petersburg from a team that no longer ...
Read moreThu. April 19, 2012 at 12:02 a.m. | Bob Putnam
Pinellas County: Softball statistics, super 7
Times’ Super Seven Records through Tuesday 1. Palm Harbor University (22-2): Wrapped up top seed in district and berth in Friday’s conference title game against St. Petersburg. 2. Countryside (19-4): Patience at the plate is paying off for the Cougars, who are the top seed in their district. 3. East ...
Read moreWed. April 11, 2012 at 5:39 p.m. | Bob Putnam
Pinellas: Softball statistics and super 7
Times’ Super Seven Records through Tuesday 1. Palm Harbor University (20-2): Offense continues to shine with recent wins over Canterbury and district rival Sarasota Riverview. 2. Countryside (17-4): Idle through most of the past week, the Cougars will wrap up district play and possible No. 1 seed by next week. ...
Read moreWed. April 04, 2012 at 4:12 p.m. | Bob Putnam
Softball: Countryside revives bats
Two weeks ago, Countryside’s offense was in a funk. The Cougars were shut out against Palm Harbor University and managed just four hits and three runs (all on errors) in a narrow win over St. Petersburg. Countryside coach Kaylyn Bayly believes in a lineup that makes pitchers work. Every team ...
Read moreThu. March 22, 2012 at 10:04 a.m. | Bob Putnam
Pinellas: Softball super 7, stats
Times’ softball super 7 Records through Tuesday 1. Palm Harbor University (17-2): Impressive run for the Hurricanes with two wins against district rival East Lake and tournament title in Sarasota. 2. Countryside (13-3): Offense keeps producing big numbers in wins over Seminole, Northeast and East Lake in the past week. ...
Read moreWed. March 21, 2012 at 6:35 p.m. | Bob Putnam
Pinellas County: Tuesday's hotshots
HomeTeam Hotshots Standout performances from Tuesday night Nate Montano, East Lake: The Eagles live on pitching and defense, and Montano provided the pitching Tuesday night. He held Palm Harbor University to five hits and one run in a 3-1 win. Logan Peel, Northeast: The senior right-hander lost to Osceola 4-1, ...
Read moreWed. March 21, 2012 at 12:38 a.m. | Times Staff
Pinellas: Softball Super 7, statistics
Times’ Super Seven Records through Tuesday 1. Palm Harbor University (11-1): Won its tournament last week by outslugging opponents, including a 15-14 victory against East Lake in final. 2. East Lake (13-3): Went 4-1 at Lady Canes Spring Tournament with only loss coming against PHU. 3. Countryside (11-3): Offense and ...
Read moreWed. March 14, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. | Bob Putnam
Pinellas: Tuesday's live roundup
Softball Boca Ciega 5, Dixie Hollins 0: Mallory Allen pitched a three-hit shutout as the Pirates improved to 7-3 with a win over the Rebels. Two of the Pirates’ five hits went for extra bases. Brittany Price had a double and Samantha Marra hit a home run. Lakewood 2, Northeast ...
Read moreWed. March 14, 2012 at 12:55 a.m. | Bob Putnam
Softball: Countryside district win a 'mess'
CLEARWATER — It was a mistake-prone game that featured few hits and plenty of errors. But for Countryside, it was a win. The Cougars overcame their own miscues Tuesday to beat St. Petersburg 3-2 in a key Class 7A, District 10 game. The Cougars rallied by scoring on a throwing ...
Read moreTue. March 13, 2012 at 7:23 p.m. | Bob Putnam
Softball: Sittloh's bat boosts Seminole at Lady Canes tourney
CLEARWATER — Canterbury has been known to pull off an upset of softball teams in higher classifications. Seminole made sure it was not a victim of one. The Warhawks rallied from an early deficit Friday to beat the Class A defending state champion Crusaders 4-2 in the opening round of ...
Read moreSat. March 10, 2012 at 12:43 a.m. | Bob Putnam