Toledo has offered Nature Coast’s top two prospects. The Rockets offered junior DE Rohan Blackwood and sophomore WR Jonathan Thomas this weekend, Sharks coach Rob Kazmier announced via Twitter. Blackwood, a 6-foot-5, 194-pound athlete, is one of Tampa Bay’s top two-sport athletes. He racked up 15 sacks and caught two ...
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Sun. March 03, 2013 at 2:36 p.m. | Matt Baker
USF’s recruiting push across Tampa Bay extended into Hernando County on Sunday. The Bulls offered Nature Coast DE Rohan Blackwood, Sharks assistant coach Rob Kazmier announced on Twitter. Blackwood, a 6-foot-5, 194-pound junior, is one of Tampa Bay’s top two-sport stars. He racked up 15 sacks, 69 tackles and a ...
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Sun. Feb. 17, 2013 at 8:28 p.m. | Matt Baker
A gorgeous Sunday afternoon just begged for some football, and while not the real stuff, a 7-on-7 scrimmage between Unsigned Preps and the Next Level Nighthawks at Ferrell Middle School seemed a worthy way to catch some rays. Unsigned Preps has a nice little squad, and Next Level was clearly ...
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Mon. Feb. 11, 2013 at 2:04 p.m. | John C. Cotey
BROOKSVILLE - Matt Breida woke up feeling nervous. The Nature Coast running back had been quietly committed to Georgia Southern, but other schools had been chasing him in the run toward signing day. Memphis. Boston College. Appalachian State. If something unexpected broke Wednesday, an offer from one of them could ...
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Wed. Feb. 06, 2013 at 2:13 p.m. | Matt Baker
Nature Coast running back Matt Breida plans to sign with Georgia Southern next week, Sharks coach Charles Liggett said Thursday evening. The 5-foot-10, 160-pound senior established himself as one of the North Suncoast’s top running backs by rushing for more than 3,000 yards over the last two seasons. In 2011, ...
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Thu. Jan. 31, 2013 at 8:30 p.m. | Matt Baker
Nature Coast sophomore wide receiver Jonathan Thomas has picked up his first college offer. UMass extended a scholarship opportunity to the 6-foot-3, 185-pound Thomas, Sharks assistant Rob Kazmier said late Monday afternoon. Thomas was NCT’s leading receiver this fall, catching 26 passes for 359 yards and three touchdowns. ...
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Mon. Jan. 14, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. | Matt Baker
Offensive player of the year: ATH Janarion Grant, Sr., Pasco Grant, a three-way standout, watched his Pirates dominate the first six games of the year as he sat out with a hand injury. “When I came back, that’s when all eyes were on me,” Grant said. “I had to put ...
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Sat. Dec. 22, 2012 at 11:28 a.m. | Matt Baker
Springstead OL Will Allen and Nature Coast RB Matt Breida have been chosen for the Florida Athletic Coaches Association’s North-South all-star game. Allen, a 6-foot-6, 278-pound senior, was a key part of an offensive line that helped the Eagles rack up more than 2,000 rushing yards. Springstead won the Class ...
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Thu. Dec. 13, 2012 at 6:43 p.m. | Matt Baker
North Suncoast Super 7 1. Pasco (10-0): The Pirates finished off a third consecutive undefeated regular season. And Janarion Grant scored four touchdowns four different ways for the second time in the four games since his return from injury. 2. Springstead (9-1): This team has already surprised the North Suncoast ...
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Sat. Nov. 10, 2012 at 1:55 p.m. | Matt Baker
North Suncoast Super 71. Pasco (9-0, 7-0): In a certain offensive formation, DL Joey Ivie lines up in the backfield with RB David Emmanuel and ATH Janarion Grant, a trio with 37 college offers. How many teams have that luxury?2. Springstead (9-1, 6-1): Now that the dreams of a perfect ...
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Sat. Nov. 03, 2012 at 4:30 p.m. | Matt Baker
SPRING HILL — A berth in the postseason may not be in the cards for Nature Coast, but the next best thing for the Sharks was going into Booster Stadium and denying rival Springstead its perfect season.The Eagles were upset Friday night by Nature Coast 14-7 in front of a ...
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Fri. Nov. 02, 2012 at 8:51 p.m. | Derek J. LaRiviere
Offensive MVPsTrent Crawford, Anclote: The junior running back scored the winning touchdown on an 18-yard run in the fourth quarter that helped the Sharks stay in the playoff race with a 21-14 victory over Wesley Chapel.Tyler Mahla, Springstead: The junior quarterback rushed for a career-high 151 yards on 15 carries. ...
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Sat. Oct. 27, 2012 at 3:36 p.m. | Matt Baker
Nature Coast senior RB Matt Breida said in a text message that he should be able to play in the Sharks’ season finale against Springstead. Breida, Tampa Bay’s No. 2 rusher, strained his back in the second half of Nature Coast’s 14-7 loss to Hernando and did not return for ...
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Sat. Oct. 27, 2012 at 1:40 p.m. | Matt Baker
The Friday Night Rewind crew hits Robinson-Lakewood, Plant-Armwood, Hernando-Nature Coast and Carrollwood Day-IRC.
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Sat. Oct. 27, 2012 at 2:53 a.m. | Times Staff
photo gallery BROOKSVILLE — After last week’s disappointing defeat to Springstead punctured Hernando’s hopes of a second consecutive district title, the Leopards needed a quick recovery and a reminder of what has fueled their recent renaissance — hard hitting and a swarming defense. Hernando responded Friday night with a reignited ...
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Sat. Oct. 27, 2012 at 12:47 a.m. | Matt Baker