Times’ Super Seven Records through Tuesday 1. Springstead (15-2): Eagles have eked out close wins — like a 6-5 victory over River Ridge — and had blowouts in an impressive five-game win streak. 2. Gulf (14-3): Bucs are the North Suncoast’s hottest team with 10 consecutive victories, including five by ...
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Wed. March 28, 2012 at 6:27 p.m. | Matt Baker
HomeTeam Hotshots Standout performances from Tuesday night Vanessa Mills, Pasco: The senior softball pitcher allowed four hits in a 4-1 victory over rival Zephyrhills. The win avenges the Pirates’ 8-7 loss to the Bulldogs this month. David Dollbaum, Land O’Lakes: The freshman tennis player knocked off Leesburg in No. 2 ...
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Wed. March 28, 2012 at 12:15 a.m. | Matt Baker
Times’ Super 7 Records through Tuesday 1. Pasco (12-1): Pirates keep rolling behind a pitching staff and defense that have only allowed more than three runs once. 2. Springstead (14-2): The Eagles showed their toughness with last week’s gritty 6-5 win over River Ridge. 3. Gulf (13-3): Buccaneers are on ...
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Wed. March 21, 2012 at 11:20 a.m. | Matt Baker
SPRING HILL — It took a gritty performance from Alexis Adams, but Springstead was able to hold off one of the best programs in the area Thursday. The Eagles jumped out to an early lead and eventually closed out a 6-5 win over River Ridge. The Royal Knights (10-4) started ...
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Thu. March 15, 2012 at 11:23 p.m. | Derek J. LaRiviere
Times’ Super Seven Records through Tuesday 1. Pasco (8-1): Since a loss to Zephyrhills, the Pirates have won three in a row by a combined 28 runs. 2. Springstead (10-2): Pitcher Alexis Adams averages almost 10 strikeouts per game, and her 16 RBIs are tied for the team lead. 3. ...
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Wed. March 14, 2012 at 6:36 p.m. | Matt Baker
Times’ Super Seven Records through Tuesday 1. Pasco (6-1): The loss to Zephyrhills was heartbreaking, but the Pirates fired back with a blowout win over Hudson. 2. Springstead (7-1): The Eagles’ hitting is hot, with two 12-run games in their past three contests. 3. Sunlake (8-1): The Seahawks’ four-game winning ...
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Wed. March 07, 2012 at 6:31 p.m. | Matt Baker
Times’ super 7 Records through Tuesday 1. River Ridge (7-1): Kenzi Maguire and the Royal Knights are perfect against North Suncoast foes with only a loss to Tarpon Springs. 2. Pasco (3-0): The Pirates are always strong but face a big test Friday against rival Zephyrhills. 3. Sunlake (8-1): A ...
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Wed. Feb. 29, 2012 at 2:35 p.m. | Matt Baker
BROOKSVILLE — Springstead boasted the dominant pitcher and veteran lineup, but Hernando would not be outdone Tuesday night at Tom Varn Park in the rivals’ first meeting of the season. The Leopards came back to knock off the Eagles 4-3 after a walk-off error from Springstead catcher Brooke Fischbach. Springstead ...
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Tue. Feb. 21, 2012 at 10:19 p.m. | Derek J. LaRiviere
SPRING HILL — Springstead rode standout pitcher Lexi Adams and a star-studded infield to set school records in wins (21) and consecutive victories (15) last season while securing the school’s first district title since 2003. This spring, almost all of the key parts are back with three promising freshmen. The ...
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Tue. Feb. 07, 2012 at 6:59 p.m. | Matt Baker
Shannon Cataldo helped Springstead capture the third softball district title in school history this spring. Next season, Cataldo will continue her softball career after signing today with Warner University, a NAIA school located in Lake Wales. Cataldo said she will play first base for the Royals. She also had an ...
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Mon. June 06, 2011 at 7:35 p.m. | Bryan Burns
SPRING HILL — Durant coach Matt Carter put his arms around the shoulders of catcher Alyssa Colding before the start of the fifth inning. Carter, who wears a brace on his left knee and is scheduled to have knee replacement surgery after the season, was walking to his post in ...
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Tue. April 26, 2011 at 10:57 p.m. | Bryan Burns
Region quarterfinals All games Tuesday at 7 p.m.; Admission $6 Class 5A: Durant (20-8) at Springstead (21-2) Outlook: Arguably the top team on the North Suncoast, Springstead is enjoying the greatest season in school history. The Eagles have won a program-best 21 games and at one point this season were ...
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Mon. April 25, 2011 at 12:36 p.m. | Bryan Burns
OCALA — Springstead has used the same formula to win a school-record 21 games this season. Timely hitting with runners in scoring position combined with solid, aggressive pitching backed up by a Gold Glove-caliber defense has resulted in the Eagles’ most successful one-year run in the program’s history. On Thursday, ...
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Thu. April 21, 2011 at 10:30 p.m. | Bryan Burns
SPRING HILL — Springstead’s game to advance to the Class 5A, District 7 final and clinch a berth in the state playoffs wasn’t the prettiest victory the team had this season, but the Eagles continue to win games at the best clip in program history. Playing rival Central in the ...
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Tue. April 19, 2011 at 10:13 p.m. | Derek J. LaRiviere
BROOKSVILLESpringstead softball coach Craig Swartout had a pretty good feeling before the season started that his defense would be special. But even Swartout wasn't prepared for the staggering efficiency the Eagles have shown in keeping opponents off the scoreboard. In 21 regular-season contests, Springstead (19-2) has given up 34 runs, ...
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Sat. April 16, 2011 at 5:09 p.m. | Bryan Burns