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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: Palm Harbor University regroups after Alonso rally
PALM HARBOR — Through two innings Tuesday, everything seemed to go right for Palm Harbor University. The Hurricanes were getting hits and scoring runs in bunches. In the first inning, they strung together six straight hits, all singles, scoring six runs. They followed with four hits, the biggest a three-run ...
Read moreWed. April 25, 2012 at 12:02 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: East Lake, PHU advance in 8A
After losing twice to Sarasota Riverview in the regular season, East Lake coach Mike Estes wanted his hitters to make contact against Rams pitcher Corrine Jenkins in Tuesday's Class 8A, District 8 semifinals.The visiting Eagles did that, getting 10 hits and striking out just five times against Jenkins in an ...
Read moreTue. April 17, 2012 at 9:27 p.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
Softball: Gabby Orito throws no-hitter as East Lake beats Seminole 3-1
EAST LAKE — It isn't so much that Makayla Powers, the second baseman nonpareil, made spectacular plays on sure base hits. It was more that she ambushed the ball.There was a smash that seemed headed into centerfield when the East Lake senior stuck out her glove to record an out. ...
Read moreThu. April 05, 2012 at 8:02 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
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
Softball players tap new power source: home runs
Perhaps it was fitting the hit Palm Harbor University’s Taylor Sabol gave up that ended her bid for a perfect game Thursday night came on a home run. Armed with better tools and new techniques, hitters are taking over softball, especially when it comes to home runs. For years, the ...
Read moreFri. March 16, 2012 at 10:42 p.m. | Bob Putnam
Softball: PHU's Sabol nearly perfect in rematch with East Lake
EAST LAKE — The mechanics on the mound were straightforward and sound, the strategy a mix of sophistication and strength, the drop ball as precise as the fastball was powerful. The demeanor was one of professional pride. Palm Harbor University’s Taylor Sabol kept facing East Lake batters and mowing them ...
Read moreFri. March 16, 2012 at 12:10 a.m. | Bob Putnam
Softball: East Lake figures out Osceola starter
EAST LAKE — All week, East Lake has made sure to mark its calendar for tonight’s district showdown with Palm Harbor University. After all, the Eagles still remember the last meeting, an extra-inning loss in which they twice gave up four-run leads. But before East Lake could zero in on ...
Read moreThu. March 15, 2012 at 12:23 a.m. | Bob Putnam
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
Softball: Palm Harbor University prevails 15-14 in 10-inning tournament finale
CLEARWATER — The Palm Harbor University Hurricanes and the East Lake Eagles are used to playing tight contests. But they never expected to have a game like the one they played in the final of the Lady Canes Spring Tournament on Saturday night at the Eddie C. Moore Complex.Logyn Lilley ...
Read moreSat. March 10, 2012 at 9:43 p.m. | Nathan Cowan
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