Just because the playoff teams from the North Suncoast have already been decided doesn’t mean the final week of the regular season is meaningless. The teams in action Friday all have something worth playing for, from a boost headed into the postseason to much-needed confidence after rough a 2012 season. ...
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Thu. Nov. 08, 2012 at 3:43 p.m. | Matt Baker
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 ...
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Sat. Nov. 03, 2012 at 4:30 p.m. | Matt Baker
LAND O'LAKES — Sunlake's seniors had a superb performance in their last home outing against Central (1-8, 1-6) on Friday night. After taking control of the game early, Sunlake finished strong to win 63-7.The Seahawks (6-2, 4-2) went up 15-0 in the first quarter before their offense even took the ...
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Fri. Nov. 02, 2012 at 8:48 p.m. | Samuel Henninger
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. ...
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Sat. Oct. 27, 2012 at 3:36 p.m. | Matt Baker
LAND O'LAKES — With fierce winds blowing the entire game, Sunlake (5-2, 3-2) was able to take advantage of an outstanding ground game to beat River Ridge (2-5, 1-4) 35-9. On the third offensive play, Seahawk senior leader Eddie Burgos needed to be helped off the field after sustaining an ...
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Fri. Oct. 26, 2012 at 8:35 p.m. | Samuel Henninger
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 ...
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Sat. Oct. 20, 2012 at 6:14 p.m. | Matt Baker
LAND O'LAKES — Renaming their stadium after a longtime former coach and a victory promise by a well-known politician and ex-player Friday were not enough to stave off a dubious skid for the host Gators.Land O'Lakes lost its sixth straight game, 18-6 to Class 6A, District 6 rival Sunlake. The ...
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Fri. Oct. 19, 2012 at 8:42 p.m. | Steve Lee
North Suncoast Super 7 1. Pasco (6-0): Another blowout win and a fifth consecutive shutout, 63-0 over Hudson, for the state's top-ranked defense. This week brings the toughest test yet: Fivay. 2. Springstead (7-0): Even on rough offensive night like Friday, the Eagles find a way to win. Can they do it ...
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Sat. Oct. 13, 2012 at 8:33 p.m. | Matt Baker
The Friday Night Rewind gang hit up Sickles-Hillsborough, Tarpon Springs-Palm Harbor University and Sunlake-Hernando.
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Sat. Oct. 13, 2012 at 4:44 a.m. | Times Staff
photo gallery BROOKSVILLE — Hernando provided some clarity to a topsy-turvy Class 6A, District 6 on Friday night. The defending champion used two touchdowns from do-it-all athlete Tyrail Hawkins and two late stops by one of the North Suncoast’s stingiest defenses to cap off senior night with a 14-10 home ...
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Sat. Oct. 13, 2012 at 12:56 a.m. | Matt Baker
I don’t want to say I’m on a roll, but I. AM. ON. A. ROLL. For the third straight week, I went 10-1 on my picks, and for a change, I nailed the Upset Pick of the Week, making my record 11-1. So to summarize: Tons of facts, numbers, trends, ...
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Wed. Oct. 10, 2012 at 12:32 p.m. | John C. Cotey
Last weekend was a good one for the Trinidad brothers. Current Mitchell RB Christian Trinidad and former Mustang Ricky Trinidad both rushed for 100 yards, more than 1,500 miles apart. On Friday, Christian, a junior, finished with 139 yards on 30 carries to help Mitchell rebound from a loss to ...
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Tue. Oct. 09, 2012 at 8:57 a.m. | Matt Baker
North Suncoast Super 71. Pasco (5-0): The Pirates were without their best athlete and (mostly) without their starting quarterback. And they still won in the rain 26-0.2. Springstead (6-0): The Eagles dominated Central but better not look past River Ridge this week.3. Sunlake (4-1): QB Josh Zifer continues to improve, ...
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Sat. Oct. 06, 2012 at 5:05 p.m. | Matt Baker
The Friday Night Rewind crew hit Northeast-Countryside, Sickles-Armwood and Nature Coast-Sunlake.
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Sat. Oct. 06, 2012 at 5:10 a.m. | Times Staff
LAND O’LAKES — After two unusual miscues handed Sunlake a 14-13 victory over Nature Coast on a soggy, lightning-delayed evening, Seahawks quarterback Josh Zifer had only one heavenly explanation. “Give it to God, I guess, basically,” Zifer said. “It was a lot of luck tonight …” And a lot of ...
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Sat. Oct. 06, 2012 at 12:57 a.m. | Matt Baker