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North Suncoast softball preview
In the 23 seasons the FHSAA has hosted a state softball tournament, no North Suncoast school has broken through to win a title. Hernando Christian came closest the past two seasons, battling to the state semifinals each year before bowing out. Will any team snap the area’s 0-for streak this ...
Read moreMon. Feb. 07, 2011 at 9:35 p.m. | Bryan Burns
Football: Bishop McLaughlin 45, All Saints' 14; Merritt Island Christian 34, Hernando Christian 0
Bishop McLaughlin scored 38 first-half points and shut down All Saints' potent offense. The Hurricanes (6-3) led 10-7 in the first quarter before exploding for 28 unanswered points before halftime. "The defense started playing well, we got some three-and-outs and got the ball back in our offense's hands," Bishop coach ...
Read moreFri. Nov. 05, 2010 at 8:41 p.m. | Times Staff
Football: Foundation Academy 44, Hernando Christian 6
Hernando Christian gave up 14 points in the first and second quarters and couldn’t recover Friday. Foundation quarterback Blake Summers tossed two touchdowns for the homestanding Lions (5-2). Hernando Christian (0-8) scored a late touchdown in the fourth quarter for its only points.
Read moreFri. Oct. 29, 2010 at 4:22 p.m. | Times Staff
A-8 volleyball semifinals: Seffner sweeps, HCA ousted
TAMPA — In the first matchup of the Class A, District 8 semifinals at Bayshore Christian on Tuesday, Bradenton Christian swept Hernando Christian 25-14, 25-21, 25-16 to earn a berth in Thursday night’s final. In the other semifinal, Seffner Christian swept Bayshore Christian 25-19, 25-14, 25-17. It was the Crusaders’ ...
Read moreTue. Oct. 26, 2010 at 11:05 p.m. | Patti McDonald
Football: First Academy of Leesburg 38, Hernando Christian 22
BROOKSVILLE — Hernando Christian, winless with eight points scored all season coming into Friday’s game, nearly tripled its points total in a 38-22 loss to First Academy of Leesburg. First Academy opened the game with a defensive score when Brandon Foster picked off a Hernando Christian pass and took it ...
Read moreFri. Oct. 15, 2010 at 11:11 p.m. | Rodney Robinson
Football: Bishop McLaughlin 66, Hernando Christian 0
Bishop McLaughlin coach Matt Nardo said his Hurricanes played their cleanest game of the season in a 66-0 shutout victory at Hernando Christian.The Hurricanes (4-1) didn't turn the ball over once, had few penalties and even fewer missed assignments in the blowout win."My hope was that when we walked off ...
Read moreFri. Oct. 01, 2010 at 8:22 p.m. | Bryan Burns
Football: Seven Rivers Chr. 66, Hernando Chr. 0
BROOKSVILLE — Hernando Christian Academy was overwhelmed by visiting Seven Rivers Christian in a 66-0 defeat Friday. Junior Lions defensive back Donald Wainscott created an early bright spot for his team when he intercepted a Josh Downey pass early in the first quarter. However, Seven Rivers Christian (3-1) quickly retook ...
Read moreFri. Sept. 24, 2010 at 8:51 p.m. | Sean Arnold
Football: Landmark Christian 55, Hernando Christian 0
BROOKSVILLE — Hernando Christian hoped implementing a spread option offense this season would give the team a more explosive look.The hopes of bouncing back from last season's 1-9 season were dashed early as Landmark Christian shut out HCA 55-0 at Ernie Wever Park.What the Lions (0-1) didn't count on was ...
Read moreFri. Sept. 10, 2010 at 8:16 p.m. | Derek J. LaRiviere
Hernando County icon Ernie Chatman running strong
Ernie Chatman is still running those marathons. The 60-year-old Hernando County icon completed a personal goal of all 50 states after completing a race in Maui in 2006. Now he's in the midst of running a second 50-state tour taking on his 21st state this weekend with a marathon in ...
Read moreTue. Sept. 07, 2010 at 3:31 p.m. | Izzy Gould
North Suncoast: Volleyball preview
The North Suncoast will be hard-pressed to find a program with state final four potential to begin the 2010 season. The graduation of several star players, and the moves of several coaches has left most programs with unproven talent, unproven coaches and more questions than answers heading into the regular ...
Read moreSat. Aug. 28, 2010 at 4:37 p.m. | Izzy Gould
Times' All-Suncoast softball team
Player of the YearMadison O’Brien, Sr., Palm Harbor UniversityGifted in every facet of the game, the senior shortstop put together a season to remember for the Hurricanes. O’Brien, a four-year starter, guided PHU to the PCAC title game and its second straight district title. O’Brien possess a dangerous bat, has ...
Read moreFri. June 11, 2010 at 8:38 p.m. | Times Staff
Spring football games offer insight for fall strategy
Pasco County enjoyed the return of spring football for the first time in 19 years. Why was it so important? The games provided teams an opportunity to put the players they anticipate will start in the fall against an opponent. Now they have a true sense of what needs tinkering ...
Read moreTue. June 01, 2010 at 4:14 p.m. | Izzy Gould
Spring football: Orangewood Christian 35, Hernando Christian 0
At Orangewood Christian in Maitland Orangewood Christian 35, Hernando Christian 0 Spring game-breakers: The Lions' two standouts were Dakota D'Ambrosio and Nate Kautsky, according to first-year coach Mike D'Ambrosio. Dakota had a strong running game and a kickoff returned 65 yards. Kautsky had more than 15 tackles and three sacks. ...
Read moreSat. May 22, 2010 at 2:51 p.m. | Izzy Gould
Class A state softball: Hernando Christian falls 10-0 to Grandview Prep in semis
photo gallery CLERMONT — Somewhere behind the mirrored lenses of Courtney Riddle’s sunglasses were two eyes in search of something. Maybe it was run support, better defense or perhaps a little more from herself? The Lions could have used all those things in Monday afternoon’s 10-0 six-inning loss to Boca ...
Read moreMon. May 10, 2010 at 12:10 p.m. | Izzy Gould
State softball preview: HCA exceeds expectations
BROOKSVILLE There were days none of the 13 players believed they would be shagging fly balls in the soupy heat of May. After all, Hernando Christian reached the final four last season, then lost six starters for various reasons. The first indicator this might not be the Lions' year was ...
Read moreSat. May 08, 2010 at 5:13 p.m. | Izzy Gould