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Region softball finals roundup: Leopards off their game in shutout
BROOKSVILLE — For Hernando, this was a new experience. The Leopards haven’t been in the region finals since 2001, when then-coach Ernie Chatman led the program to back-to-back state semifinal berths. Whether it was the nerves attached to the magnitude of the Class 5A region final or the condition of ...
Read moreFri. May 03, 2013 at 11:15 p.m. | Derek J. LaRiviere
Region softball semifinals roundup: River Ridge doing everything right
NEW PORT RICHEY — River Ridge earned its 5-0 win over Mitchell in Tuesday’s Class 6A region semifinal with the same formula it has used throughout a 17-game winning streak — strong offense, tight defense and dominant pitching. “It was a pretty perfect game,” ace Makenzie Goluba said. After struggling ...
Read moreTue. April 30, 2013 at 10:36 p.m. | Matt Baker
North Suncoast: Softball region semifinal capsules
Region softball semifinals 7 Tuesday night unless noted Class 6A: Mitchell (19-6) at River Ridge (27-1) Winner gets: Strawberry Crest/Bradenton Lakewood Ranch winner in Friday’s region final Skinny: The Royal Knights have cruised all season — including a 16-3 win over Sebring in the playoff opener. Ace Makenzie Goluba hasn’t ...
Read moreMon. April 29, 2013 at 3:12 p.m. | Matt Baker
Region softball roundup: River Ridge, Mitchell to meet again
NEW PORT RICHEY — At least Sebring got to enjoy a lead. Other than that, the six-hour round trip wasn’t much worth it. River Ridge predictably crushed the overmatched Blue Streaks 16-3 in a game that was halted after 4 1/2 innings. Jada Power clubbed a grand slam to cap ...
Read moreThu. April 25, 2013 at 10:14 p.m. | Darek Sharp
District softball roundup: Goluba boosts River Ridge from plate
LAND O’LAKES — Makenzie Goluba, having lost a perfect game bid then the lead, savored the chance for redemption. And she jumped all over it. With River Ridge down a run, the bases loaded and two out Friday, Goluba clobbered a two-run single to give the Royal Knights a thrilling ...
Read moreFri. April 19, 2013 at 10:47 p.m. | Darek Sharp
District softball roundup: River Ridge finally shakes off Land O'Lakes
LAND O’LAKES — There were a couple of moments Wednesday when it looked like a monumental upset was possible. An early call took a run off the board for state-ranked River Ridge. Later with the margin 3-0 Land O’Lakes loaded the bases with no outs. But it takes more than ...
Read moreWed. April 17, 2013 at 10:48 p.m. | Darek Sharp
Softball: North Suncoast super seven, stats
Softball super seven Records through Tuesday 1. River Ridge (21-1): The Royal Knights again showed North Suncoast superiority, winning Hernando’s tournament and beating a powerful Countryside team in the process. 2. Hernando (15-3): No shame in a one-run loss to River Ridge at the Leopard Slam — and a 9-2 ...
Read moreWed. April 03, 2013 at 4:52 p.m. | Matt Baker
Softball: River Ridge tops Countryside for Leopard Slam title
BROOKSVILLE — River Ridge made an impactful statement at the Leopard Slam Tournament at Tom Varn Park. The Royal Knights went undefeated, including toppling Countryside 6-2 in the final Saturday. At 21-1, River Ridge has dominated its schedule. But the question of if it could hang with the state’s ...
Read moreSat. March 30, 2013 at 9:00 p.m. | Derek J. LaRiviere
Softball: Leopards, Royal Knights reach tourney semifinals
BROOKSVILLE — Each of the 16 teams entered in the second annual Leopard Slam played two games Friday at Tom Varn Park. By the early evening, the first semifinal for Saturday morning was decided thanks to victories by Hernando and River Ridge. The host Leopards (14-2) extended their win streak ...
Read moreFri. March 29, 2013 at 11:02 p.m. | Derek J. LaRiviere
North Suncoast: Softball stats, super seven
Softball super seven 1. River Ridge (16-1): Even when the Royal Knights are off — like allowing four early runs against Wesley Chapel — they’re on. Melissa Moore led River Ridge to a 15-5, five-inning victory over the Wildcats. 2. Hernando (10-2): Few teams are hotter than the Leopards, who ...
Read moreWed. March 20, 2013 at 12:00 p.m. | Matt Baker
Column: A bat on the up and up
NEW PORT RICHEY — When Morgan Tolle swings her bat, good things happen. Not some of the time. Not most of the time. But lately, all of the time. ••• Wednesday against Ridgewood, Tolle went 3-for-3 with two doubles. The night before against rival Mitchell, a double and a homer ...
Read moreWed. March 13, 2013 at 10:09 p.m. | John C. Cotey
Softball: North Suncoast Super 7, statistics
Softball super seven Results through Tuesday 1. River Ridge (12-1): A 1-0 loss to Plant doesn’t hide the Royal Knights’ talent. River Ridge also knocked off Seminole and defending state champ Durant last week and blew out rival Mitchell 11-0 Tuesday. 2. Gulf (11-1): The Buccaneers seemed to have rebounded ...
Read moreWed. March 13, 2013 at 6:35 p.m. | Matt Baker
HomeTeam Hot Shots: Winners for March 2-8
HomeTeam Hot Shots A spotlight on the Times’ bay area players of the week. Female Hot Shot: Morgan Tolle, Jr., River Ridge Sport: Softball Skinny: The James Madison commit is one of Tampa Bay’s leaders with a .651 batting average and compiled one of the best stretches in her career ...
Read moreMon. March 11, 2013 at 5:37 p.m. | Times Staff
Softball: Plant beats River Ridge in Lady 'Canes tourney
CLEARWATER — Plant and River Ridge waded through eight innings, a combined 15 runners left on base and 16 strikeouts before the Panthers emerged with a 1-0 victory over River Ridge to claim the Lady Canes softball tournament championship Saturday. The Royal Knights came in boasting a 12-0 record behind ...
Read moreSat. March 09, 2013 at 7:14 p.m. | Andy Warrener
Softball: Familiar outburst of runs sparks River Ridge
CLEARWATER — River Ridge has been controlled on occasion — for a few minutes, maybe a couple of innings. Then things seem to explode. Softballs start finding their way into the gaps. The offense becomes unhinged — No. 1 hitter, No. 9 hitter, it doesn’t matter. Suddenly, the frenzy is ...
Read moreSat. March 09, 2013 at 12:19 a.m. | Bob Putnam