OCALA — Central’s softball program has come a long way in recent years, but the top-seeded Bears won’t be advancing in the playoffs. The Bears were ousted 6-4 by Lecanto in the Class 6A, District 6 semifinals Tuesday night. Amber Atkinson hit an inside-the-park home run in the fifth inning ...
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Tue. April 16, 2013 at 11:27 p.m. | Joseph Kornecki III
SPRING HILL — After losing in their first game against Springstead earlier this season, Central knew how important Thursday’s Class 6A, District 6 contest was to its postseason hopes. The Bears’ determination motivated a 4-3 win over the two-time defending district champion Eagles, surpassing Springstead in the standings. “Central hasn’t ...
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Thu. March 21, 2013 at 11:07 p.m. | Derek J. LaRiviere
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 ...
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Wed. March 20, 2013 at 12:00 p.m. | Matt Baker
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 ...
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Wed. March 13, 2013 at 6:35 p.m. | Matt Baker
Softball super seven 1. River Ridge (8-0): Ernie Beck’s Royal Knights have outscored opponents 105-11, and ace Makenzie Goluba has only allowed one earned run. Competition in PHU’s tournament this weekend will be fierce and show how strong River Ridge is. 2. Gulf (9-0): The Buccaneers have been almost as ...
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Thu. March 07, 2013 at 3:16 p.m. | Matt Baker
BROOKSVILLE — Louise Disi has the task of replacing Lexi Adams, arguably the best pitcher in Springstead history. With every passing game Disi seems to show she’s up for the challenge. Led by their sophomore hurler, the Eagles upended Nature Coast 9-4 at Sharks Field on Thursday. “We have such ...
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Thu. Feb. 21, 2013 at 10:04 p.m. | Derek J. LaRiviere
Player of the Year: Bianka Bell, Sr., Chamberlain Put a 34-inch Easton Synergy in Bell’s hands, and the term “softball” never seemed more contradictory. The line-drive homers, the scorching grounders capable of ripping off a shortstop’s glove, the laser-type comebackers to the circle — try ascertaining what’s soft about any ...
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Wed. June 13, 2012 at 2:05 p.m. | Times Staff
Pitcher of the year: Alexis Adams, Sr., Springstead Why we picked her: Adams dominated the North Suncoast during the best individual and team season in school history. The powerful right-hander set single-season records in wins (22), strikeouts (227) and shutouts (11). Her top-notch accuracy helped her walk only 18 batters ...
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Fri. June 01, 2012 at 10:36 a.m. | Matt Baker
SPRING HILL — Three things came to an end in Tuesday’s Class 6A region final: Alexis Adams’ scoreless innings streak, Springstead’s nine-game win streak, and the Eagles’ road to the state title. Springstead fell 5-2 to defending state champion Melbourne Eau Gallie. “We knew they were a good team coming ...
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Tue. May 01, 2012 at 8:44 p.m. | Derek J. LaRiviere
Region softball finals 7 p.m. Tuesday unless noted Class 6A: Eau Gallie (27-2) at Springstead (24-3) Winner gets: Niceville/Orange Park winner in May 2 state semifinal Skinny: Springstead ace Lexi Adams delivered one of the best performances of her career by throwing a no-hitter in the region semis against Lecanto ...
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Mon. April 30, 2012 at 4:04 p.m. | Matt Baker
TRINITY — After losing two of its first three games to rival Mitchell, River Ridge got even with the one that mattered most. The Royal Knights used a six-run fourth inning and a late home run by Jada Clemons to earn a 10-7 victory in Friday night’s Class 6A region ...
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Fri. April 27, 2012 at 10:44 p.m. | Matt Baker
SPRING HILL — Alexis Adams’ sixth consecutive shutout kept Springstead in Tuesday’s Class 6A region quarterfinal long enough for its bats to break through. Hailey Drawe’s RBI double in the fifth put the Eagles up for good and helped them advance to their second region semifinal in program history with ...
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Tue. April 24, 2012 at 11:10 p.m. | Matt Baker
NEW PORT RICHEY — With River Ridge and Mitchell so evenly matched, it seemed almost inevitable the final would come down to the bottom of the seventh during a tie game. Mitchell captured the Class 6A, District 10 title in dramatic fashion, defeating rival River Ridge 5-4 Thursday on a ...
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Thu. April 19, 2012 at 10:46 p.m. | Basil Spyridakos
LECANTO — For the third straight season, Springstead will head to the playoffs, thanks to a semifinal win Tuesday night in the Class 6A, District 6 semifinals at Lecanto.The Eagles easily handled Citrus 10-0 in six innings behind the dominant pitching of ace Alexis Adams.Adams tossed a complete game with ...
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Tue. April 17, 2012 at 8:32 p.m. | Derek J. LaRiviere
Times’ Super Seven Records through Tuesday 1. Springstead (17-3): Eagles’ three losses have come by a combined four runs. Expect Springstead to make a strong playoff push. 2. Pasco (16-3): Losses to Gulf and Mitchell in their past five games barely keep Lisa Herndon’s Pirates out of the top spot. ...
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Wed. April 11, 2012 at 3:02 p.m. | Matt Baker