NEW PORT RICHEY — After previous winless seasons, Hudson continues to distance itself from the past, beating Gulf 30-0 on Friday night.Junior running back Noah Siegrist carried 25 times for 154 yards and three touchdowns — on 3-, 20- and 4-yard runs — as the Cobras (3-5, 3-3) dominated on ...
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Fri. Oct. 26, 2012 at 8:12 p.m. | Bradley Schenk
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
HUDSON — With starting quarterback Joey Caruso out with an injury, Owen Derksen led a run-heavy Hudson (2-5-0, 2-3-0) offense to a 17-14 Homecoming win over Wesley Chapel on Friday night. Derksen attempted just three passes and handed the ball off to Noah Siegrist 28 times.Hudson took its first lead, ...
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Fri. Oct. 19, 2012 at 7:50 p.m. | Chad Wise
Volleyball North Suncoast Super 7 1. Mitchell (15-4): The Mustangs’ only North Suncoast loss came to Anclote this week. Mitchell is in good shape heading into next week’s district tournament. 2. Fivay (19-5): The Falcons have won three of their past four contests, with the only defeat coming to Mitchell. ...
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Wed. Oct. 17, 2012 at 10:29 a.m. | Matt Baker
BROOKSVILLE — In between a rain shower and some slow greens, there was a neck-and-neck race for the individual Class A, District 8 title at Rivard Golf & Country Club on Monday evening. Nature Coast’s Kae Elliot (5-over 77) emerged with a two-stroke victory over Bishop McLaughlin’s Brooke Dalton (7-over ...
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Mon. Oct. 15, 2012 at 11:35 p.m. | Derek J. LaRiviere
DADE CITY — Pasco cruised to a 63-0 victory at home against Hudson on Friday night, stretching its unbeaten run this season to six.Pasco (6-0, 4-0) did not have to run many plays, a total of 31, but gained 304 yards in the first half. Running back David Emmanuel led ...
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Fri. Oct. 12, 2012 at 7:33 p.m. | Chad Wise
Volleyball North Suncoast Super 7 1. Mitchell (14-4): The Mustangs rebounded from another 3-2 loss to Tarpon Springs with wins over Wiregrass Ranch, Land O’Lakes and River Ridge. Jessika Hester and her team remain Pasco County’s best. 2. Fivay (18-4): After getting revenge against Ridgewood, the Falcons turn their attention ...
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Wed. Oct. 10, 2012 at 1:53 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 7 1. Mitchell (13-4): The Mustangs can’t quite get past Tarpon Springs, which has two five-set victories over Mitchell, but they’ve got the North Suncoast figured out just fine. 2. Fivay (15-3): The Falcons’ past three matches are brutal with games against Ridgewood, Mitchell and River Ridge. ...
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Wed. Oct. 03, 2012 at 11:15 a.m. | Matt Baker
HUDSON — Willie Williams had a great night for Zephyrhills, finishing with 172 yards on 16 carries and two touchdowns as the Bulldogs ended Hudson's one-game win streak 41-7.The Cobras — a week removed from ending a 24-game losing streak — had a hard time in the rain against the ...
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Fri. Sept. 28, 2012 at 8:47 p.m. | Bradley Schenk
HUDSON — When Nathan Binder’s overtime field goal sailed through the uprights Friday night, Hudson’s sideline erupted in cheers. After 1,050 long days and 24 lost games, Tampa Bay’s longest winless streak was over. Hudson 27, Ridgewood 24. “Elation,” first-year coach Mark Kantor said. “Pure joy,” senior WR/DB Owen Derksen ...
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Wed. Sept. 26, 2012 at 4:16 p.m. | Matt Baker
Volleyball: North Suncoast Super 7 1. Mitchell (11-3): Two defeats in last week’s Tampa Catholic tournament don’t dampen the Mustangs’ season. Senior Jessika Hester looks like the county’s top player so far. 2. Fivay (11-2): Tuesday’s back-and-forth, five-game victory over Anclote was an important win for the Falcons, who remain ...
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Wed. Sept. 26, 2012 at 1:32 p.m. | Matt Baker
Hudson coach Mark Kantor has been named the Tampa Bay Bucs’ coach of the week after leading the Cobras to their first win in his tenure. Hudson snapped a 24-game losing streak with an 18-point fourth-quarter comeback to earn a 27-24 overtime victory against Ridgewood on Friday. It was the ...
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Tue. Sept. 25, 2012 at 7:42 p.m. | Matt Baker
HomeTeam Hot Shots A spotlight on the Times’ bay area players of the week. Female Hot Shot: Casey Moore, Clearwater Central Catholic Sport: Volleyball Skinny: The senior setter has been the Marauders’ leader all season. That was never more apparent than when Moore recorded 95 assists to lead Clearwater Central ...
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Mon. Sept. 24, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. | Times Staff