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
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
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
North Suncoast Super 7 1. Pasco (3-0): Through three games last season, the Pirates outscored opponents 146-33. Through three games this fall, Pasco has won its games by a total of 173-7. 2. Mitchell (4-0): Forget the run game. Behind QB Trey Drury, Mitchell threw four passes Friday, and the Mustangs scored ...
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Sat. Sept. 22, 2012 at 9:29 p.m. | Matt Baker
Each week, our HomeTeam staffers will nominate one male and one female Hot Shot athlete from each of the counties we cover, then we turn the voting over to our readers. These nominations span Saturday, Sept. 15 through Friday, Sept. 21. The winners get a free T-shirt and bragging rights ...
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Sat. Sept. 22, 2012 at 4:12 a.m. | Times Staff
NEW PORT RICHEY — After falling behind 18-0, Hudson picked up its first victory Friday, shocking Ridgewood in overtime 27-24.Joey Caruso started the comeback with a 1-yard run. Down 24-6 early in the fourth, the Cobras started an impressive comeback with interceptions returned for touchdowns by Justyn Johnson and Owen ...
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Fri. Sept. 21, 2012 at 8:50 p.m. | Bradley Schenk
CLEARWATER — Diquan Walker and Jeff Smith each scored two rushing touchdowns as Clearwater Central Catholic beat Hudson 34-0 Friday night.Walker and Smith accounted for nearly half of the Marauders' total ground offense, combining for just under 100 yards. CCC (2-1) pounded the Cobras (0-2) from the air as well, ...
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Fri. Sept. 14, 2012 at 7:51 p.m. | Michael Hinman
HUDSON — Hudson's winless streak, which spans two seasons, was extended Friday night with a 44-6 loss to Sunlake. The Seahawks dominated with a superior ground game led by seniors Eddie Burgos and Ron Richards. Richards finished with 97 total yards on seven attempts and had two touchdowns. Burgos led ...
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Fri. Aug. 31, 2012 at 8:31 p.m. | Samuel Henninger
SPRING HILL — There may have been a new coach patrolling the sidelines for Hudson in Thursday night’s preseason classic at Springstead, but the results did not change much. The Cobras were shut out 37-0 by Springstead after the Eagles scored three touchdowns in the first quarter on three turnovers. ...
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Thu. Aug. 23, 2012 at 10:45 p.m. | Derek J. LaRiviere
HUDSON — The thunder rumbled in the distance and the opponents crashed in, just as they did three months ago on the hit that nearly ended Jamie Hamby’s career. The 5-foot-9, 145-pound senior took one blow, then another, then another on that kickoff return 10 minutes into Hudson’s spring jamboree ...
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Mon. Aug. 06, 2012 at 8:14 p.m. | Matt Baker
North Suncoast teams wrapped up their rainy 7-on-7 passing league this week, with six teams competing at Land O’Lakes and five battling at Anclote. Some of the highlights: Wiregrass connection Two players on Wiregrass Ranch’s roster could transform its offense. Senior wide receiver Jordan Viches and sophomore quarterback Shane Bucenell ...
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Thu. July 26, 2012 at 1:06 p.m. | Times Staff
Over the next few weeks, we’ll be taking a look at a football district a day. Today: Class 5A-6. Teams Listed in order of 2011 finish with overall/district record 1. Pasco (13-1, 7-0) 2. Fivay (7-4, 6-1) 3. Zephyrhills (7-3, 5-2) 4. Anclote (4-6, 4-3) 5. Wesley Chapel (6-4, 3-4) ...
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Wed. July 25, 2012 at 3:04 p.m. | Matt Baker
At Anclote Scores: River Ridge 7, Anclote 0 (half) River Ridge 35, Gulf 0 (half) Mitchell 26, Gulf 0 (half) Anclote 28, Hudson 0 (half) Spring game-breakers: River Ridge QB Josh Maisel hit George Cordova on a 34-yard touchdown pass to give the Royal Knights the victory over Anclote. Receiver ...
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Fri. May 25, 2012 at 11:07 p.m. | Matt Baker