We’re breaking down a football district a day — from 2A to 8A. Today: Class 6A, District 7. Teams Listed in order of 2011 finish with overall/district record 1. Largo (8-2, 5-0) 2. Lakewood Ranch (5-4, 4-1) 3. Tarpon Springs (6-4, 2-3) 4. Osceola (4-6, 2-3) 5. Boca Ciega (4-6, ...
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Mon. July 30, 2012 at 2:11 p.m. | Times Staff
LARGO — Marcus Paschal wore many hats Friday night. One minute he was jotting down scores and directing teams where to play. Then he started instructing Largo defensive players on how to cover certain routes. It was the start of a busy two days for the former Packer standout, who ...
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Fri. July 13, 2012 at 11:52 p.m. | Bob Putnam
Jason Szafarski has resigned as baseball coach at Dixie Hollins to become an assistant coach at St. Petersburg College. Assistant coach Joshua Jackson is the new head coach. He is a former player at Dixie Hollins. Szafarski just completed his second season as Rebels coach. Dixie Hollins was 17-9 and ...
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Tue. July 03, 2012 at 1:43 p.m. | Rodney Page
East Lake quarterback Pete DiNovo wanted to play college football in Florida. So after two state schools extended offers in the past three days, it didn’t take long for the senior to make up his mind. DiNovo committed to UCF, three days after the Knights offered him at the IMG ...
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Tue. July 03, 2012 at 11:43 a.m. | Bob Putnam
Dixie Hollins football coach Mike Morey has resigned to spend more time with his family, according to principal Dan Evans. The Rebels moved quickly to find a replacement, hiring offensive coordinator Shannon Brooks as interim head coach for 2012. “Mike’s decision was based on some health problems related to his ...
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Tue. July 03, 2012 at 9:51 a.m. | Bob Putnam
Dixie Hollins hasn't been a regular participant in 7-on-7 tournaments the past few years, but expect the Rebels to be more visible on this summer's circuit as the sport continues to reap benefits. Especially when trying to build a winning attitude and decide between quarterbacks. The Rebels competed Saturday in ...
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Mon. June 25, 2012 at 4:42 p.m. | John C. Cotey
Player of the year: Brett Phillips, Sr., Seminole Why we picked him: Earlier this season, Phillips pointed out to Seminole’s centerfield, his home away from home the past four years. He noted the area between the signs in left- and right-centerfield. That’s his patch of land and any ball hit ...
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Fri. June 08, 2012 at 6:24 p.m. | Rodney Page
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 ...
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Fri. June 01, 2012 at 9:12 p.m. | Bob Putnam
Remember the spring football primer? Well, spring's over. Let's see how I did. Spring’s top 10 teams How I had it back on May 1: 1. Armwood; 2. Plant; 3. East Lake; 4. Countryside; 5. Lakewood; 6. Pasco; 7. Hillsborough; 8. Gaither; 9. Tampa Bay Tech; 10. Jesuit How I would rank them now: 1. Plant: Yep, I'm ...
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Fri. June 01, 2012 at 8:49 p.m. | John C. Cotey
At Dixie Hollins Score: Dixie Hollins 41, Central 0 Spring game-breakers: The Rebels dominated on both sides of the football. The offense ran for 340 yards while the defense held the Bears to negative 13 yards of offense and forced five turnovers. … Demondre Lambert led Dixie Hollins with 165 ...
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Fri. May 25, 2012 at 10:50 p.m. | Nathan Cowan
After most of the private schools played last week, the Pinellas County public schools get their turn with spring games or jamborees Thursday or Friday. (Lakewood and Pinellas Park are the lone teams playing next week) Here’s a quick primer on the teams, players and positions to follow as spring ...
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Wed. May 23, 2012 at 6:14 p.m. | Bob Putnam
Dixie Hollins’ Brandon Bell and Dana Harrington were two-sport athletes who shined in football and wrestling. Both signed with Menlo College, an NAIA school in Atherton, Calif., this week, but will concentrate on one sport there. Bell will play football. This past season, he rushed for more than 500 yards ...
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Tue. May 22, 2012 at 11:47 a.m. | Bob Putnam
DUNEDIN — Dunedin High football coach Max Smith walked around school with just about the prettiest thing any of his football players had ever seen tucked under his arm. Boys and girls, they stared. Teachers, they gawked. Smith, he just smiled. Where he went, it went. His classroom, the weight ...
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Sun. May 13, 2012 at 4:12 p.m. | John C. Cotey
The Sunshine Football Officials Association held eight-team controlled scrimmages at three Clearwater schools Saturday to provide training for officials. So every participating team got in extra spring work, running at least 24 plays on offense and 24 plays on defense. Here are our observations from each site: At Countryside 1. River ...
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Sat. May 12, 2012 at 9:34 p.m. | Times Staff
In 2006, the Sunshine Football Officials Association held its first clinic for officials to get up to speed on rules and regulations. Eight county teams participated that year at Clearwater. Six years later, the scrimmages have become so popular they are now held at three sites to accommodate 24 teams ...
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Fri. May 11, 2012 at 6:04 p.m. | Times Staff