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Football: Lennard 28, Strawberry Crest 24
RUSKIN — Quarterback Fred Porter scored from a yard out with 2 minutes 15 seconds left as Lennard posted its first-ever comeback victory, 28-24 over Class 2A, District 5 rival Strawberry Crest."Being a young program we haven't been able to do that," Lennard coach George Edington said.The Chargers nearly pulled ...
Read moreFri. Oct. 29, 2010 at 8:22 p.m. | Steve Lee
Football: Robinson 50, Lennard 21
TAMPA — After scoring 69 points last week, Robinson again looked impressive against Lennard, cruising to a 29-point victory.The Knights (6-1, 3-1) scored at will, moving the ball with the pass and run.Quarterback Blake Rice threw a pair of touchdowns to start the scoring, then running back J.J. Hubbard put ...
Read moreFri. Oct. 22, 2010 at 9:17 p.m. | Todd Foley
Football: Jesuit 42, Lennard 7
TAMPA — Patton Chillura finished what Miles Bennett started. Jesuit used Bennett and its power running game early then let Chillura pick apart Lennard 42-7."That's how we want to play Jesuit football," coach James Harrell said. "Power football, get the running game going and open up the play action. I ...
Read moreFri. Oct. 08, 2010 at 8:46 p.m. | Todd Foley
Football: Middleton 32, Lennard 27
TAMPA — A late interception by cornerback Jyhaad Grant sealed the first win for Middleton (1-3, 1-1), which overwhelmed Lennard (4-1, 0-1) as it tallied 232 passing yards and 391 total yards in a 32-27 win. The Tigers had been blown out in their past two games, scoring 11 total ...
Read moreFri. Oct. 01, 2010 at 9:32 p.m. | Kyle Bennett
Cotey: Meanderings on Hillsborough County's undefeated teams and big matchups
Ten things preps columnist John C. Cotey is wondering about Hillsborough County football at this very second: 1. Is Robinson-Jesuit bigger than Plant-Armwood? I don’t think so. Even though the first game is a district showdown, it’s not as if both teams shouldn’t still go to the playoffs. Even when ...
Read moreThu. Sept. 30, 2010 at 6:18 p.m. | John C. Cotey
Hillsborough: Sunday morning quarterback
What we learned1. In the second half, they rested.After Plant piled up 41 first-quarter points against Riverview, the reserves finished off the Sharks 56-6. After Jefferson QB Quentin Williams threw touchdown passes No. 14 through 18 as the Dragons went up 48-0 in a 62-7 win over Osceola, the second-stringers ...
Read moreSat. Sept. 25, 2010 at 5:51 p.m. | Times Staff
Football: Lennard 35, St. Petersburg Catholic 14
RUSKIN — Lennard extended its record-setting start to 4-0 by winning its Class 2A, District 5 opener, 35-14 over St. Pete Catholic."It's taken us four years to build it to this point," Lennard coach George Edington said. The Longhorns rallied twice and pulled away thanks to Tevin Abbney, who gained ...
Read moreFri. Sept. 24, 2010 at 9:22 p.m. | Steve Lee
Hillsborough Sunday Morning Quarterback, Week 3
What we learned 1. This Plant loss will really sting: You rarely see the Panthers not capitalize on putting an opponent away, but that’s what you saw Thursday in Texas. Abilene scored 20 unanswered points to beat Plant 27-17. Even when Plant fell behind late in the third quarter, you ...
Read moreSat. Sept. 18, 2010 at 2:56 p.m. | Times Staff
Football: Lennard 42, Riverview 28
RUSKIN — Before Thursday, Lennard had never opened a season with three straight wins, beaten Riverview or had a running clock in its favor. The fourth-year Longhorns accomplished two out of three. Lennard (3-0) led 35-7 at halftime, but the Sharks scored 21 after the break to avoid being on ...
Read moreThu. Sept. 16, 2010 at 7:52 p.m. | Steve Lee
Football: Lennard 17, Leto 0
RUSKIN — For the second straight week, Lennard leaned on a stingy defense and the offense scored just enough. But the Longhorns won 17-0 Friday to reach 2-0 for the first time in school history."Obviously we're going to be more confident," coach George Eddington said. "It's good to be 2-0. ...
Read moreFri. Sept. 10, 2010 at 9:15 p.m. | Steve Lee
Football: Lennard 13, Bloomingdale 6
In a season opener that wasn't pretty and was slim on offense, the hero of the night was the kicker. Senior placekicker Alejandro Chavez made field goals of 37 and 47 yards and narrowly missed a 54 yarder, helping the Longhorns to a 13-6 win over Bloomingdale Friday night. Lennard (1-0) came back from a 6-3 second-half ...
Read moreSat. Sept. 04, 2010 at 1:01 a.m. | Eduardo A. Encina
Wilt returns to sideline for Lennard
When Lennard football coach George Edington began his search for a new offensive coordinator in the offseason, he immediately knew his first move. Edington turned to Jim Wilt, a county coaching fixture who was the Longhorns' first head coach and is still a physical education teacher at the school. Wilt agreed ...
Read moreThu. Sept. 02, 2010 at 12:01 p.m. | Eduardo A. Encina
Preseason football: Lennard 7, East Bay 6
GIBSONTON — Lennard defeated East Bay 7-6 on a soggy preseason Friday night in a game called just after halftime due to inclement weather. East Bay opened scoring in the first quarter — on its first possession. Junior Nemorin capped a five-play, 54-yard drive when he swept around right end ...
Read moreFri. Aug. 27, 2010 at 7:37 p.m. | Brandon Wright
Spring football capsule: Lennard
Around the county in 30 days A daily spring preview of every football program in Hillsborough County Lennard Coach: George Edington (third season, 7-12) Last year: 3-6 District: Class 2A, District 5 Key losses: OL/DL Leroy Campbell, WR DeMyco Winston, OL Bobby Williams, OL/DL Andy Siegworth Who’s back: RB Tevin ...
Read moreTue. May 18, 2010 at 4:06 p.m. | Eduardo A. Encina
Freedom 45, Lennard 6
RUSKIN — By halftime, Freedom 7-2 (2-1) was up 24-0 over Lennard 3-6 (2-4), led by quarterback Tyler Guy who rushed for a touchdown to put his team up 7-0 early. Guy then threw touchdowns to Keith Lewis and Robert Lohnes to put the Patriots up 17-0, after an additional ...
Read moreFri. Nov. 13, 2009 at 8:08 p.m. | Times Correspondent