Player of the YearMF Alicia Schuering, Sr., Hudson Why we picked her: The pulse of Hudson’s Class 4A region final team was Schuering. Her gritty play personified the Cobras’ grind-it-out attitude. From start to finish, Schuering was there to help guide Hudson through some difficult stretches, ultimately ending one win ...
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Wed. March 10, 2010 at 6:34 p.m. | Izzy Gould
EUSTIS — The duo had been teammates since seventh grade. Katy McGee and Jessica Imbimbo were best friends, seemingly inseparable. They watched each other's backs — in sport and in life. The realization of Hudson's 5-1 loss to Eustis in a Class 4A region final Friday set in rather quickly. ...
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Fri. Feb. 05, 2010 at 8:15 p.m. | Izzy Gould
TEAM OF THE NIGHT The Hudson girls soccer team is headed to the region final for the first time in school history, and it did it in remarkable fashion, ralling from a 3-1 deficit to beat River Ridge 4-3 on two goals by freshman Brooke McKillen. That's pretty remarkable considering ...
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Wed. Feb. 03, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. | John C. Cotey
HUDSON — The handball could be debated in girls soccer circles for years. Hudson fans will contend the ball hit the River Ridge defender's arm. River Ridge fans would argue it did not and the late whistle — they would say influenced by the raucous home crowd — was proof. ...
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Tue. Feb. 02, 2010 at 8:39 p.m. | Izzy Gould
They represent the top teams on the North Suncoast. Overall records don't lie. The Hudson Cobras are on a constant search for respect. Homefield advantage is one way they've earned it. The River Ridge Royal Knights are searching for success. Sure, they stockpile district title trophies and bully just about ...
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Mon. Feb. 01, 2010 at 4:25 p.m. | Izzy Gould
HUDSON — Land O'Lakes coach Vicky King knew before her team's Thursday night showdown with Hudson that the game would probably come down to one goal. With her squad having one of the stingiest defenses in the Tampa Bay area, allowing only 10 goals all season, it seemed inevitable that ...
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Thu. Jan. 28, 2010 at 8:36 p.m. | Times Correspondent
Girls soccer region quarterfinals All games Thursday at 7 p.m. 5A, East Bay (12-4-2) at Springstead (15-3) How they got here: East Bay lost 3-0 to Newsome in the 5A-8 final; Springstead beat Ocala Forest 3-0 to claim the 5A-7 title Winner: Advances to region semifinal to face Newsome-Ocala Forest ...
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Wed. Jan. 27, 2010 at 5:25 p.m. | Izzy Gould
HUDSON — After a kick from 30-plus yards by Hudson senior midfielder Alicia Schuering, the Cobras stormed through the fog in claiming their third consecutive 4A-7 district crown Friday night. Schuering's kick capped off a 96-minute showdown among two of Pasco County's top squads, with Hudson pulling out a 2-1 ...
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Fri. Jan. 22, 2010 at 9:01 p.m. | Times Correspondent
HUDSON — Gulf coach Shari Schau felt like this might be the year her squad could make its first playoff appearance since 2006. But what is one team's loss is another's gain, as Mitchell earned a berth into the Class 4A playoffs with four goals from forward Marisa Russo in ...
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Wed. Jan. 20, 2010 at 9:01 p.m. | Times Correspondent
Some of the can't-miss events on the North Suncoast: Boys basketball, Nature Coast (11-1) at Wiregrass Ranch (10-5), 7:30 tonight: This marks a huge Class 4A, District 8 battle. The Sharks have been dominant with stars Tyler Bergantino and Adam Smith in the frontcourt. The Bulls will counter with Eric ...
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Mon. Jan. 11, 2010 at 5:59 p.m. | Izzy Gould
Girls1. River Ridge (13-1-1): The Royal Knights have shut out their past three opponents and have games against Tampa Catholic and Lakeland George Jenkins next week.2. Mitchell (13-1-2): Tough stretch of games against Tampa Prep, Tampa Catholic and St. Petersburg Catholic.3. Hudson (14-2-1): The Cobras have registered seven consecutive shutouts ...
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Wed. Jan. 06, 2010 at 1:18 p.m. | Izzy Gould
SPRING HILL — The winter break could not have come at a better time for Springstead coach Polo Furlong. With injuries and inconsistent play slowing the Eagles (8-3) during the holiday season, plus facing Hudson at full strength made for a rough night for the Eagles, who suffered a 3-0 ...
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Mon. Dec. 21, 2009 at 8:29 p.m. | Times Correspondent
NEW PORT RICHEY — They have the look of confidence — and hunger. Hudson's desire is to continue on a victorious path paved the past few seasons, to prove the doubters wrong. Another 2-0 girls soccer victory Monday night at Gulf only strengthened the Cobras' case. That on the heels ...
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Tue. Dec. 15, 2009 at 4:27 p.m. | Izzy Gould
TRINITY — After outscoring teams 10-4 in the preseason, Mitchell had a bit more trouble finding the back of the net in the first half of Tuesday's season-opening game against Hudson. But the Mustangs turned up the energy in the second half and used a 20-2 shot advantage in the ...
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Tue. Nov. 03, 2009 at 8:16 p.m. | Times Correspondent
By Izzy Gould | Times Staff WriterWhen a new sports season begins, it’s natural to wonder how a team compares to the competition. ¶ Of course, predictions often look foolish in retrospect. But it’s fun to speculate and even more fun to poke fun at why Team A is better ...
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Mon. Nov. 02, 2009 at 9:23 a.m. | Izzy Gould