HUDSON — Chris Taylor has seen his share of 1,000-yard running backs. Usually right in his own backfield. The Fivay coach has had record setters and record breakers, from Byronell Arline to Sterling Ross (when he was coaching at Ridgewood), to his latest, Davion Sutton. And while Sutton, a junior, ...
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Wed. Oct. 31, 2012 at 7:53 p.m. | John C. Cotey
Offensive MVPsTrent Crawford, Anclote: The junior running back scored the winning touchdown on an 18-yard run in the fourth quarter that helped the Sharks stay in the playoff race with a 21-14 victory over Wesley Chapel.Tyler Mahla, Springstead: The junior quarterback rushed for a career-high 151 yards on 15 carries. ...
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Sat. Oct. 27, 2012 at 3:36 p.m. | Matt Baker
photo gallery ZEPHYRHILLS — The near perfect start to Zephyrhills’ Homecoming transformed into a near disaster. But the Bulldogs held on Friday for a wild 35-28 win over Fivay to keep their playoff hopes alive. Fivay trailed 35-7 in the second half but got to the 9-yard line with 17 ...
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Sat. Oct. 27, 2012 at 12:50 a.m. | Darek Sharp
North Suncoast Super 71. Pasco (7-0, 5-0): Is there any question, after Janarion Grant led the Pirates to 47 consecutive points in a 54-20 win over Fivay?2. Springstead (8-0, 5-0): The Eagles are off to their best start in school history with a victory over Hernando. The defense continues to ...
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Sat. Oct. 20, 2012 at 6:14 p.m. | Matt Baker
We were at three of the week's biggest district matchups: Lakewood-Jesuit, Clearwater Central Catholic-Berkeley Prep and Pasco-Fivay.
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Sat. Oct. 20, 2012 at 4:29 a.m. | Times Staff
photo gallery HUDSON — Pasco coaches were silent about their secret weapon’s health. They cloaked him in a different jersey during warmups, and they covered his trademark dreadlocks in a skull cap. But when the game started, the Pirates couldn’t conceal Janarion Grant any longer. The senior athlete returned from ...
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Sat. Oct. 20, 2012 at 12:45 a.m. | Matt Baker
North Suncoast Super 7 1. Pasco (6-0): Another blowout win and a fifth consecutive shutout, 63-0 over Hudson, for the state's top-ranked defense. This week brings the toughest test yet: Fivay. 2. Springstead (7-0): Even on rough offensive night like Friday, the Eagles find a way to win. Can they do it ...
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Sat. Oct. 13, 2012 at 8:33 p.m. | Matt Baker
HUDSON — Fivay came out firing in the first half against winless district foe Gulf to prevail 42-7 Friday night.Gulf's first two possessions resulted in two four and outs, and the Falcons (5-1, 4-0) capitalized both times. Running back Davion Sutton accounted for four of the Falcons' five first-half touchdowns. ...
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Fri. Oct. 12, 2012 at 8:05 p.m. | Tim Porson
North Suncoast Super 71. Pasco (5-0): The Pirates were without their best athlete and (mostly) without their starting quarterback. And they still won in the rain 26-0.2. Springstead (6-0): The Eagles dominated Central but better not look past River Ridge this week.3. Sunlake (4-1): QB Josh Zifer continues to improve, ...
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Sat. Oct. 06, 2012 at 5:05 p.m. | Matt Baker
HUDSON — The season didn’t start fast for Fivay, but the Falcons are finding their stride at the right time. The team was no more potent than Friday against rival Hudson. In an effort to prove it is still a major contender for the postseason, Fivay dominated Hudson 46-3 on ...
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Sat. Oct. 06, 2012 at 12:55 a.m. | Derek J. LaRiviere
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? ...
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Thu. Oct. 04, 2012 at 2:41 p.m. | Matt Baker
North Suncoast Super 71. Pasco (4-0, 1-0): If the Pirates look this good without star Janarion Grant, how dominant will they be in the district when he returns from his broken hand?2. Springstead (5-0): Steady Springstead continues to get it done, especially on defense. Joe Predoehl had another big fumble ...
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Sat. Sept. 29, 2012 at 6:10 p.m. | Matt Baker
WESLEY CHAPEL — Davion Sutton solidified his status as a first-year starter Friday night with 190 rushing yards and four touchdowns in leading Fivay to a 28-7 win over host Wesley Chapel (1-3, 0-2) in a Class 5A, District 6 matchup.The Falcons showed plenty of balance as well, with quarterback ...
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Fri. Sept. 28, 2012 at 8:31 p.m. | Steve Lee
The Grab Bag is compiled by me, John C. Cotey, digging my nose into stats provided by coaches to MaxPreps and HomeTeam. So if you want to get in here, your stats will need to be in one of these places. You can always reach me at cotey@tampabay.com or on ...
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Wed. Sept. 26, 2012 at 12:37 p.m. | John C. Cotey
HUDSON — If his mother was still here, Eric Vitale Jr. knows what she would have done. She would have seen the Fivay High School quarterback wincing after banging his right hand on an opponent’s helmet. She would have seen the junior’s frustration after throwing away a shot at the ...
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Mon. Sept. 24, 2012 at 7:28 p.m. | Matt Baker