TARPON SPRINGS — Note to East Lake’s future playoff opponents: Don’t anger the Eagles. East Lake’s defense allowed the most runs all season Thursday then put on a hitting clinic in the fifth, defeating Seminole 14-4 after five innings to win its second consecutive 5A-11 title. Scoring two in the ...
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Fri. April 22, 2011 at 12:28 a.m. | Basil Spyridakos
TARPON SPRINGS — A pair of playoff regulars are again returning to the postseason, as Seminole and East Lake coasted into the Class 5A, District 11 final. The Warhawks beat Dunedin 3-0 in one semifinal Tuesday to clinch a spot in next week’s regionals. It is the 11th time in ...
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Tue. April 19, 2011 at 11:12 p.m. | John C. Cotey
SEMINOLE — Countryside has been on a tear since slumping to a four-game losing streak in the beginning of March. A solid Jupiter Tournament campaign and win over Pinellas Park last week has given the Cougars confidence.Countryside scored at least two runs in every inning and overwhelmed Seminole 12-1 in ...
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Tue. March 22, 2011 at 7:17 p.m. | Basil Spyridakos
EAST LAKE — All day East Lake’s nine seniors fought back the tears. For them, even the smallest things on Senior Night touched a wave of nostalgia: pulling on that white home jersey one last time, walking past the stadium, gazing at the flags fluttering in the sun. At 6:30 ...
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Sat. March 19, 2011 at 12:45 a.m. | Bob Putnam
SEMINOLE — It wasn't exactly the opponent Kerry Kachuk wanted in his first gig as replacement coach, but after Palm Harbor University dispatched Seminole in a 2-0 victory Tuesday, it will suit him just fine."It was a nice win, but it will be nice when (PHU coach Chuck Poetter) gets ...
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Tue. March 15, 2011 at 8:52 p.m. | Chris Girandola
SEMINOLE — There was a familiar theme to this Osceola victory, the ninth this season. Kaitlyn Romaine was effective on the mound, the defense was dominating, and there were just enough hits to manufacture the necessary runs. It has been that way all year, and that is the reason the ...
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Thu. March 10, 2011 at 11:32 p.m. | Bob Putnam
SEMINOLE — It has become a simple formula for East Lake this season.Score a run then let Alyssa Bache do her thing.The Eagles have been more than proficient this year at the plate, scoring six or more runs in six of their wins. They've had two 1-0 victories this year, ...
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Tue. March 01, 2011 at 10:23 p.m. | Chris Girandola
SEMINOLE — Seminole second baseman Missy Miles waited all night to get her chance.With Seminole playing from behind throughout Friday's game against Tarpon Springs, she came through in the clutch twice.In the bottom of the seventh inning with the Warhawks trailing 2-1, Miles singled and after moving to second on ...
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Fri. Feb. 18, 2011 at 10:28 p.m. | Nathan Cowan
It is softball’s timeless truism. Dominant pitching wins. An honest-to-goodness ace can make even a small lead seem insurmountable. Some of the talent on the hill is gone. Pinellas Park’s Sara Nevins, the St. Petersburg Times’ 2010 pitcher of the year, has graduated. But there still are teams with powerful ...
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Mon. Feb. 07, 2011 at 10:25 p.m. | Bob Putnam
Player of the YearMadison O’Brien, Sr., Palm Harbor UniversityGifted in every facet of the game, the senior shortstop put together a season to remember for the Hurricanes. O’Brien, a four-year starter, guided PHU to the PCAC title game and its second straight district title. O’Brien possess a dangerous bat, has ...
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Fri. June 11, 2010 at 8:38 p.m. | Times Staff
LARGO — Pinellas Park pitcher Sara Nevins has been in a season-long batting slump, at least according to the senior USF signee's expectations. But with the game on the line, there are not too many hitters Pinellas Park coach Shane DeMartino would rather see at the plate. After Pinellas Park ...
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Tue. April 27, 2010 at 9:09 p.m. | Bryan Burns
TARPON SPRINGS — Injury? What injury? East Lake junior ace Alyssa Bache dispelled any doubt whether her prized arm was at full strength on Thursday with a 2-0 shutout victory over Seminole as the Eagles captured the Class 5A-12 championship. It was Bache's third consecutive district title win, the first ...
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Thu. April 22, 2010 at 9:08 p.m. | Times Correspondent
Class 5A, district 11Seminole, East Lake advance with routsTARPON SPRINGS — The goals for Seminole and East Lake in the Class 5A, District 11 semifinals were relatively simple.That is, to stay focused, score early against their respective opponents and avoid injuries.While the Warhawks and Eagles won in mercy-rule shortened games, ...
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Tue. April 20, 2010 at 8:25 p.m. | Times Correspondent
Softball Super 71. East Lake (20-2): Faces Osceola on Friday in the second-place PCAC game.2. Palm Harbor University (20-3): Top seed has homefield advantage throughout 6A-7 district tournament.3. Pinellas Park (19-4): Blanked Seminole 5-0 on Wednesday in what could be a region playoff preview.4. Seminole (14-5): In the third-place PCAC ...
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Thu. April 15, 2010 at 5:55 p.m. | Bryan Burns
SEMINOLE — St. Petersburg Catholic's matchup with Seminole provided the Barons with a unique opportunity to prove their capability against one of the top public school programs in the county.Unfortunately for the Barons, the Warhawks were the ones showing off.Seminole hit SPC pitcher Chloe Saganowich often, to the tune of ...
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Fri. April 09, 2010 at 7:44 p.m. | Bryan Burns