ST. PETERSBURG — Lakewood jumped out to an early lead and held a comfortable cushion Friday, defeating Palmetto 72-61 for the district championship. The Spartans depended on superior guard play. Senior LaDarius Barnes led the way by penetrating the lane, shooting 9-of-14 and scoring a game-high 28 points. "Thank God ...
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Fri. Feb. 12, 2010 at 9:48 p.m. | Times Correspondent
TAMPA — Given the annual success the Jesuit soccer team has had over the years — in the past 21 years, the Tigers failed to make the state tournament just six times and won six state titles — it's rare to hear coach Bob Bauman use the "R" word. But ...
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Tue. Feb. 09, 2010 at 9:01 p.m. | Eduardo A. Encina
PALMETTO — Palmetto used a pregame play for an early goal, then poured on the offense in a 5-0 shutout over Steinbrenner in the Class 4A region quarterfinals Thursday. Keeper Brandon Tarpley jump-started the Tigers (18-2-2) with a booming kick, following a save that caught the Warriors off guard. Junior ...
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Thu. Feb. 04, 2010 at 9:01 p.m. | The Herald
ST. PETERSBURG — Lakewood came into Wednesday's game having beaten every team in its district by double digits. That streak ended but the Spartans pulled out a win against Palmetto in the Class 4A, District 10 semifinal, holding on 48-41. Palmetto led 5-0 before Lakewood's Tianah Alvarado came in and ...
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Wed. Feb. 03, 2010 at 8:15 p.m. | Times Correspondent
Osceola fell victim to a late goal in a 1-0 loss at Lakewood Ranch. The Mustangs pushed the game winner into the net with three minutes remaining off a corner kick. Warriors goalkeeper Brittney Bennett collided with a Lakewood Ranch attacker on the play but no foul was called, according ...
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Fri. Jan. 22, 2010 at 8:23 p.m. | Bryan Burns