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Football: Spring jamboree at King
At King Scores: Tampa Bay Tech 14, Wharton 0 King 11, Freedom 0 (one quarter) Spring game-breakers: The Titans are going to be fine with their group of offensive linemen, including rising senior Dominique Parker and rising sophomore Tyree St. Luis. The Titans rushed for 100 yards and two touchdowns. ...
Read moreThu. May 24, 2012 at 9:53 p.m. | Andy Warrener
Blount dismissed at Freedom
Freedom coach Tchecoy Blount has told the Tampa Bay Times he won't return for a third season with the Patriots. "Administration wants to move in another direction," Blount said in a text message. Freedom athletic director Elijah Thomas confirmed Blount's dismissal, but wouldn't elaborate on the reasons other than to cite the "different direction" the school is ...
Read moreWed. Jan. 11, 2012 at 4:04 p.m. | Joey Knight
Times' 2011 all-Hillsborough County football team
Offensive player of the year Alvin Bailey, Jr., Armwood Why we picked him: Two reasons: 1) No one around was more priceless to his team, and 2) he may just have completed the greatest individual playoff performance in county history. A receiver/punt returner at the season’s outset, Bailey became the ...
Read moreFri. Dec. 23, 2011 at 12:03 p.m. | Times Staff
Football: Freedom 19, Wiregrass Ranch 13 (OT)
TAMPA — In a battle of New Tampa area teams, host Freedom outlasted winless Wiregrass Ranch 19-13 Friday in an overtime thriller.After the Bulls failed to score on their opening possession in overtime, the Patriots pulled out a trick play. Quarterback Taylor King pitched the ball to Tyrell Nunn on ...
Read moreFri. Nov. 04, 2011 at 8:48 p.m. | Mike McCollum
Football: Tampa Bay Tech 69, Freedom 0
TAMPA — Tampa Bay Tech rained on Freedom's homecoming parade Friday night, pummeling the Patriots 69-0.The Titans put up 26 points in the opening quarter. Senior quarterback Aaron Midthus threw for two touchdowns and ran for another. Sophomore running back Deon Thompson (two rushing TDs) led the way for a ...
Read moreFri. Oct. 28, 2011 at 9:07 p.m. | Mike McCollum
Football: Gaither 37, Freedom 0
TAMPA — The defense was dominant and decisive. The offense wasn't bad, either.Gaither remained atop the 7A-7 standings Thursday with a 37-0 pasting of Freedom. Quarterback Alex McGough accounted for four touchdowns (three passing, one running). But the Cowboy defense was even better. Led by linebacker Josh Scarberry's four sacks, ...
Read moreThu. Oct. 20, 2011 at 7:53 p.m. | Don Jensen
Football: Wharton 28, Freedom 7
TAMPA — After playing to a draw for almost the entire first half, Wharton used a touchdown late in the second quarter to seize momentum before pulling away for a 28-7 win over Freedom.The game was scoreless with a minute to go in the half when Wildcat sophomore quarterback Chase ...
Read moreFri. Oct. 14, 2011 at 8:17 p.m. | Justin Dargahi
Cotey: Paper or plastic? That's your choice for this week's football grab bag
Dandy Dozen Games of the Week Was it overconfidence? Or just a lack of confidence in Sunlake, Canterbury and PHU? Whatever it was, it led to a 7-5 week, and I feel shame today. Shame. This week, I'm picking for my dignity. 1. Indian Rocks Christian (4-2) at Canterbury (5-1) ...
Read moreWed. Oct. 12, 2011 at 1:07 p.m. | John C. Cotey
Football: Freedom 14, Chamberlain 7
TAMPA — Freedom narrowly hung on for its win despite racking up a slew of penalty yards, edging Chamberlain 14-7 Thursday.The Patriots (1-5) committed 15 penalties and saw a clear path to the end zone wasted in the first half when Nate Godwin fumbled as he broke through the defensive ...
Read moreThu. Oct. 06, 2011 at 7:41 p.m. | David Rice
Cotey: Grab bag full of goodness
The Grab Bag is here to showcase trends, streaks, quirks but mostly the things that sometimes go overlooked, as well as spotlighting those guys playing in the shadows. So get involved at johncotey@gmail.com and don't forget to follow along on Twitter @JohnnyHomeTeam. Games of the week Another 10-2 week. I'm ...
Read moreWed. Oct. 05, 2011 at 12:59 p.m. | John C. Cotey
Football: Alonso 38, Freedom 0
TAMPA — Brandon Holloway and Ish Witter combined to scored five touchdowns and the host Ravens routed Freedom 38-0.Holloway and Witter were set up by a defense that forced three turnovers and had six sacks."I think tonight we showed that we have a lot of weapons on both sides of ...
Read moreFri. Sept. 30, 2011 at 8:28 p.m. | David Rice
Cotey: Grab bag has plenty of swag
Dang it! Two games from perfection. I've gone from 8-4 to 9-3 to 10-2, not to mention a most excellent Upset Special pick. On to this week's Dandy Dozen: 1. Armwood at Jefferson Great game! Outstanding! Terrific matchup! In 2010! In 2011, it's Armwood 35-7. 2. Admiral Farragut at Carrollwood ...
Read moreWed. Sept. 28, 2011 at 10:33 a.m. | John C. Cotey
Football: Steinbrenner 13, Freedom 6
LUTZ — A wet, torn-up field led to a sloppy game that included seven fumbles and an interception as Steinbrenner beat Freedom 13-6."When you're playing like that, in the mud, it just makes it extremely tough," Steinbrenner coach Floyd Graham said.Steinbrenner's offense totaled just 96 yards and the Warriors (3-1) ...
Read moreFri. Sept. 23, 2011 at 8:26 p.m. | Miles Parks
Cotey: Grab a handful of goodies in the midweek football grab bag
Like any good football team (or football game picker), the key is to get better as the season goes along. And after going 8-4 two weeks ago, I went 9-3 last week. This week? Tough to say, because quite honestly, the games aren't that great. Kind of like these picks: ...
Read moreWed. Sept. 21, 2011 at 2:59 p.m. | John C. Cotey
Football: Brandon 29, Freedom 22
TAMPA — Brandon coach John Lima felt a little bit older at the end of Friday's game. His Eagles overcame five fumbles, a slew of special teams errors and an inability to complete a pass to beat Freedom thanks to Tyrell Garner.Brandon pitched the ball to him time and time ...
Read moreFri. Sept. 16, 2011 at 8:20 p.m. | David Rice