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Times' all-North Suncoast football team
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 ...
Read moreSat. Dec. 22, 2012 at 11:28 a.m. | Matt Baker
Recruiting updates at Springstead
Some recruiting updates from Springstead, courtesy of assistant coach Dustin Kupcik: * Offers for OL Will Allen include Bethune-Cookman, Alabama State, Georgia Southern, Nebraska-Kearney and Florida Tech. Several Ivy League schools are recruiting him, and so are Southern Illinois and Mercer. He also has been offered a spot as a ...
Read moreFri. Dec. 14, 2012 at 2:50 p.m. | Matt Baker
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Recruit: Will Allen
Alabama State University, Bethune-Cookman, Jacksonville University
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Recruit: Luke McLeod
Matt Breida, Will Allen named FACA All-Stars
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 ...
Read moreThu. Dec. 13, 2012 at 6:43 p.m. | Matt Baker
Springstead promotes Garofano to head football coach
Springstead’s search for a next football coach didn’t last long. Three days after the resignation of Bill Vonada, the Eagles promoted defensive coordinator Mike Garofano to head coach, athletic director Bob Levija said Monday afternoon. “It’s a slam dunk,” Levija said. Garofano knows the void he must fill. He replaces ...
Read moreMon. Dec. 10, 2012 at 1:17 p.m. | Matt Baker
Springstead's Bill Vonada steps down after 15 years as head coach
When Bill Vonada took over as football coach at Springstead, he promised his administration that it wouldn’t find a coach who would work harder. “After 15 years,” Vonada said Friday night, “I’m no longer able to make that guarantee any more.” That’s why the longest tenured coach in the North ...
Read moreFri. Dec. 07, 2012 at 8:20 p.m. | Matt Baker
North Suncoast: Sunday morning quarterback
Offensive MVPDavid Emmanuel, Pasco: The senior running back rushed for 135 yards to spark the Pirates' offense early. He ran for two scores, broke up two passes and had two tackles for a loss, too.Defensive MVPMorgan Flournory, Pasco: Flournory was an impressive sidekick to Joey Ivie. He tallied four sacks ...
Read moreSat. Nov. 17, 2012 at 4:41 p.m. | Matt Baker
Region football: Ocala Vanguard 31, Springstead 8
photo gallery SPRING HILL — There’s what you see on film, and there’s what actually lines up across the ball. The overwhelming size and strength of Ocala Vanguard spelled a 31-8 defeat for Springstead in Friday night’s Class 6A region quarterfinal at Booster Stadium. When Springstead (9-2) learned it would ...
Read moreSat. Nov. 17, 2012 at 12:44 a.m. | Derek J. LaRiviere
Springstead's impact player never rests
SPRING HILL — When Luke McLeod first stepped onto the field at Springstead, no one would have guessed he’d become the anchor of arguably the best defense in school history. Friday, the Eagles (9-1) will host Vanguard (5-5) in the Class 6A state quarterfinals, only the second home playoff game ...
Read moreTue. Nov. 13, 2012 at 7:10 p.m. | Derek J. LaRiviere
North Suncoast SMQ: A look back and ahead
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 ...
Read moreSat. Nov. 10, 2012 at 1:55 p.m. | Matt Baker
Alabama State offers Springstead OT Will Allen
Will Allen, OT, Springstead (6-foot-7, 278 pounds) The latest: The Eagles senior picked up an offer from Alabama State, Springstead assistant Dustin Kupcik said in an email. The Hornets are an NCAA Division I-AA program in the Southwestern Athletic Conference with a 6-3 record this fall. Offers: Georgia Southern, Bethune-Cookman, ...
Read moreMon. Nov. 05, 2012 at 11:37 a.m. | Matt Baker
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Recruit: Will Allen
Alabama State University, Bethune-Cookman, Georgia Southern University, Harvard University, Penn
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Recruit: Will Allen
North Suncoast: Sunday morning quarterback
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 ...
Read moreSat. Nov. 03, 2012 at 4:30 p.m. | Matt Baker
Football: Nature Coast 14, Springstead 7
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 ...
Read moreFri. Nov. 02, 2012 at 8:51 p.m. | Derek J. LaRiviere
North Suncoast: Sunday morning quarterback
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. ...
Read moreSat. Oct. 27, 2012 at 3:36 p.m. | Matt Baker
Football: Springstead 35, Mitchell 0
SPRING HILL — Despite less than ideal conditions at Booster Stadium on Friday night, Springstead finished the game the same way it entered — undefeated.The Eagles stuck to the ground attack while dealing with 25 mph winds and toppled Mitchell 35-0 in a homecoming victory.Although the team didn't know it ...
Read moreFri. Oct. 26, 2012 at 7:59 p.m. | Derek J. LaRiviere
North Suncoast: Sunday morning quarterback
North Suncoast Super 71. Pasco (7-0, 5-0): Is there any question, after Janarion Grant led the Pirates to 47 consecutive points in a 54-20 win over Fivay?2. Springstead (8-0, 5-0): The Eagles are off to their best start in school history with a victory over Hernando. The defense continues to ...
Read moreSat. Oct. 20, 2012 at 6:14 p.m. | Matt Baker