Hernando CF Ashley Sims signed with Seminole State earlier this week. The Leopard earned honorable mention all-North Suncoast honors as a junior thanks to a .397 average with 8 RBIs and 24 runs scored. She also stole 33 bases. This spring, she’s batting .357 and has already swiped seven bases. ...
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Thu. Feb. 21, 2013 at 1:31 p.m. | Matt Baker
Hernando softball players Tana McDaniel and Megan Lane have both made recent college decisions. Lane has orally committed to UCF, and McDaniel has made a verbal pledge to Morehead State, Leopards coach Kevin Bittinger said Wednesday night in an email. Both earned second-team all-North Suncoast honors last season, despite their ...
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Wed. Jan. 23, 2013 at 10:10 p.m. | Matt Baker
Hernando CF Ashley Sims has verbally committed to play softball at Seminole State, Leopards head coach Kevin Bittinger said Thursday morning in a text message. Sims earned honorable mention all-North Suncoast honors after her junior season. She compiled a .397 batting average with 8 RBIs and 24 runs scored last ...
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Thu. Sept. 13, 2012 at 9:35 a.m. | Matt Baker
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 ...
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Wed. June 13, 2012 at 2:05 p.m. | Times Staff
Pitcher of the year: Alexis Adams, Sr., Springstead Why we picked her: Adams dominated the North Suncoast during the best individual and team season in school history. The powerful right-hander set single-season records in wins (22), strikeouts (227) and shutouts (11). Her top-notch accuracy helped her walk only 18 batters ...
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Fri. June 01, 2012 at 10:36 a.m. | Matt Baker
Hernando outfielder Destiny Hunter has signed to play softball at Pasco-Hernando Community College, Leopards coach Kevin Bittinger said Tuesday. The 5-foot-7 Hunter is batting .259 and scored 10 runs for the 14-10 Leopards this spring. She has seven outfield assists and has stolen bases in nine of her 10 attempts. ...
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Tue. April 17, 2012 at 3:25 p.m. | Matt Baker
Times’ Super Seven Records through Tuesday 1. Springstead (17-3): Eagles’ three losses have come by a combined four runs. Expect Springstead to make a strong playoff push. 2. Pasco (16-3): Losses to Gulf and Mitchell in their past five games barely keep Lisa Herndon’s Pirates out of the top spot. ...
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Wed. April 11, 2012 at 3:02 p.m. | Matt Baker
Times’ Super Seven Records through Tuesday 1. Springstead (15-2): Eagles have eked out close wins — like a 6-5 victory over River Ridge — and had blowouts in an impressive five-game win streak. 2. Gulf (14-3): Bucs are the North Suncoast’s hottest team with 10 consecutive victories, including five by ...
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Wed. March 28, 2012 at 6:27 p.m. | Matt Baker
BROOKSVILLE — Although it didn't result in a championship, Hernando made a significant statement during this weekend's Leopard Slam Tournament.Fort Lauderdale University won the eight-team event by beating the Leopards in the championship 4-0 on Saturday.Hernando (10-6) and the Suns (14-2) were locked in a scoreless tie for the first ...
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Sat. March 24, 2012 at 8:27 p.m. | Derek J. LaRiviere
BROOKSVILLE — The Leopard Slam Tournament featured dominant performances on its first day, including 10-run rule victories Friday from host Hernando and visiting Fort Lauderdale University. Looking to advance to this morning’s semifinal round, Hernando stood on the shoulders of ace pitcher Courtney Riddle to dispatch Central 10-0 in only ...
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Sat. March 24, 2012 at 12:26 a.m. | Derek J. LaRiviere
Times’ Super 7 Records through Tuesday 1. Pasco (12-1): Pirates keep rolling behind a pitching staff and defense that have only allowed more than three runs once. 2. Springstead (14-2): The Eagles showed their toughness with last week’s gritty 6-5 win over River Ridge. 3. Gulf (13-3): Buccaneers are on ...
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Wed. March 21, 2012 at 11:20 a.m. | Matt Baker
By the numbers 0 Runs allowed by Bishop McLaughlin in a 5-0 win over St. Thomas Aquinas. It was the Hurricanes’ first shutout since a season-opening win over Mitchell. 2 Triples by Zephyrhills softball in its 12-2 win over Anclote. Jessica Geiger and Briana Blanyar each had triples. 2 Triples ...
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Fri. March 16, 2012 at 11:45 p.m. | Matt Baker
BROOKSVILLE — Through 12 games, Hernando’s offense had been inconsistent. If the top half hit well, the bottom half didn’t. If the bottom half was hot, the first four hitters were cold. Friday night at rival Nature Coast, the Leopards’ bats clicked. Hernando racked up 15 hits to blow past ...
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Fri. March 16, 2012 at 11:41 p.m. | Matt Baker
Times’ Super Seven Records through Tuesday 1. Pasco (8-1): Since a loss to Zephyrhills, the Pirates have won three in a row by a combined 28 runs. 2. Springstead (10-2): Pitcher Alexis Adams averages almost 10 strikeouts per game, and her 16 RBIs are tied for the team lead. 3. ...
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Wed. March 14, 2012 at 6:36 p.m. | Matt Baker
Times’ Super Seven Records through Tuesday 1. Pasco (6-1): The loss to Zephyrhills was heartbreaking, but the Pirates fired back with a blowout win over Hudson. 2. Springstead (7-1): The Eagles’ hitting is hot, with two 12-run games in their past three contests. 3. Sunlake (8-1): The Seahawks’ four-game winning ...
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Wed. March 07, 2012 at 6:31 p.m. | Matt Baker