ST. PETERSBURG — At halftime against Academy of the Holy Names, St. Petersburg Catholic was in need of a spark. After a quick start, the Barons were was held scoreless in the second quarter and trailed by 13. Then Annie Artise took over. The senior captain scored a game-high 21, ...
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Thu. Jan. 12, 2012 at 10:45 p.m. | Rodney Page
The holiday hoops season is behind us. Now it’s time for district play and postseason tournaments. Some teams sat idle over the break, while others stayed sharp by playing in tournaments. Which teams benefitted from the holiday competition? Which teams took a step back? Here’s a look: Boys basketball Looking ...
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Tue. Jan. 03, 2012 at 5:49 p.m. | Times Staff
LARGO — The memories of a game that got away are still vivid for St. Petersburg Catholic. Last year, the Barons let a 19-point third-quarter lead slip away in a loss to Indian Rocks Christian. On Tuesday, the teams met for the first time since that game. Once again, SPC ...
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Tue. Dec. 06, 2011 at 10:28 p.m. | Bob Putnam
ST. PETERSBURG — Despite missing two starters Friday, one because of injury and the other on vacation for the holiday, St. Petersburg Catholic was able to squeak out a 45-40 victory against Gibbs on the first night of the Lady Barons Thanksgiving Classic. Both teams were off to a slow ...
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Fri. Nov. 25, 2011 at 10:34 p.m. | Justin Miller
Ask those who know about girls high school basketball in Pinellas County, and they will not hesitate when asked who has the best team this season. Lakewood.The Spartans have so much talent their bench players could beat most area teams. There is size (6-foot-2 center Shineice Beamon, 6-foot-1 forward Kasey ...
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Sun. Nov. 13, 2011 at 7:46 p.m. | Rodney Page
FORT MEADE — Kadijah Fulse put back a rebound with 15 seconds left against St. Petersburg Catholic, helping Fort Meade to a 47-44 victory Thursday in a Class 3A region quarterfinal.Fulse, who missed a majority of the season with a knee injury, broke a 44-all tie to help her team ...
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Thu. Feb. 10, 2011 at 9:06 p.m. | The Ledger
TAMPA — For the third consecutive year, Tampa Catholic and St. Petersburg Catholic met to decide the Class 3A-10 district champion. And for the third consecutive time, the Crusaders took home the title.Tampa Catholic used a quick start and a stingy defense for a 44-35 win over the Barons on ...
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Sat. Feb. 05, 2011 at 8:47 p.m. | Justin Dargahi
ST. PETERSBURG — Midway through the third quarter Tuesday, Indian Rocks Christian coach Phil Farver had all but given up on getting his 500th career win. The Golden Eagles could not generate any offense. They were outscored 24-2 in the second quarter and managed just four points in the first ...
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Tue. Jan. 18, 2011 at 11:53 p.m. | Bob Putnam
ST. PETERSBURG — They opened strong and finished strong. And as Barons coach Nick Vandewalle said when it was over, “That’s how you want to play the game.” The effort was good enough to propel St. Petersburg Catholic to a 53-37 victory over Jensen Beach in the Northside Christian Christmas ...
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Thu. Dec. 23, 2010 at 12:21 a.m. | Anthony Salveggi
ST. PETERSBURG — Jensen Beach coach Cookie Jones knew she had her hands full with Northside Christian. She was especially concerned with Northside’s strength inside. However, Jensen Beach figured out a way to win a nip-and-tuck contest, edging the Mustangs 45-42 in overtime Tuesday at the Northside Christian Christmas Tournament. ...
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Wed. Dec. 22, 2010 at 12:46 a.m. | Phillip Haywood
SEMINOLE — Boca Ciega and St. Petersburg Catholic share a similar problem. They're young, having lost several talented players to graduation, including the Pirates' Latavia Dempsey and Barons' Jerica Coley.Each team has been able to come together more quickly than their coaches expected and both have showcased excellent team play ...
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Fri. Dec. 10, 2010 at 10:03 p.m. | Chris Girandola
ST. PETERSBURG — They have been all over the court and everywhere in the stat sheet, showing up under their own names and in everyone else’s line, as well. St. Petersburg Catholic’s starters have been playing at an elevated level, helping the Barons to a 6-1 start and keeping hope ...
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Thu. Dec. 09, 2010 at 11:54 p.m. | Bob Putnam
ST. PETERSBURG — St. Petersburg Catholic jumped to a big lead at home Thursday night and never looked back, routing district rival Clearwater Central Catholic 44-11 in girls basketball.Consistent ball movement and a swarming defense helped key the win for the Barons (4-1), who led 25-2 after just one quarter.The ...
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Thu. Dec. 02, 2010 at 9:17 p.m. | Anthony Salveggi
Change is inevitable. Just don't expect any from Pinellas County. How does this sound for a basketball preview: Boca Ciega, Clearwater, Lakewood. Familiar, right? And for the private schools, St. Petersburg Catholic, Indian Rocks Christian and Keswick. Normal, right? Well, welcome to the 2010-11 season, where the status quo is ...
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Sun. Nov. 14, 2010 at 5:48 p.m. | John C. Cotey
All-Suncoast girls basketballPlayer of the yearJerica Coley, Sr., St. Petersburg Catholic Jerica Coley is at her best when the ball is in her hands. The St. Petersburg Catholic guard provides instant fun with her wizardry. Her first step is so quick she often leaves defenders frozen as she shakes and ...
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Sat. March 27, 2010 at 3:14 p.m. | Bob Putnam