ZEPHYRHILLS — Jordan Roberts could see his best friend’s game taking shape. The hard work, talent and size were fusing for Brandon Carvahlo after he finally made Zephyrhills’ team as a senior. He was coming off one of the best games of his career. He had just finished the practice ...
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Thu. Nov. 01, 2012 at 6:44 p.m. | Matt Baker
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
Each week, our HomeTeam staffers will nominate male and female Hot Shot athletes from each of the counties we cover, then we turn the voting over to our readers. These nominations span Saturday, Oct. 20 through Friday, Oct. 26. The winners get a free T-shirt and bragging rights over every ...
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Sat. Oct. 27, 2012 at 3:06 a.m. | Times Staff
photo gallery ZEPHYRHILLS — The near perfect start to Zephyrhills’ Homecoming transformed into a near disaster. But the Bulldogs held on Friday for a wild 35-28 win over Fivay to keep their playoff hopes alive. Fivay trailed 35-7 in the second half but got to the 9-yard line with 17 ...
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Sat. Oct. 27, 2012 at 12:50 a.m. | Darek Sharp
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
NEW PORT RICHEY — Ridgewood outgained Zephyrhills 678 yards to 512 on Friday, but the Bulldogs eked out the 37-35 win.The Rams rallied late, with Will Fulmer hitting tight end Max Livingstone for a 74-yard score to trail the Bulldogs 34-27 going into the fourth quarter. With 1:16 left, Elton ...
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Fri. Oct. 19, 2012 at 9:15 p.m. | Bradley Schenk
photo gallery ZEPHYRHILLS — On a night of big plays, Anclote saved its most spectacular — and unexpected — for last on Friday. Keshaun Dampier’s 85-yard touchdown catch, on third and 31, helped send the Sharks to a 21-7 win over Zephyrhills. Anclote was winless two weeks ago but now ...
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Sat. Oct. 13, 2012 at 12:59 a.m. | Darek Sharp
ZEPHYRHILLS — Soon after Willie Williams enrolled at Zephyrhills, Bulldogs coach Reggie Roberts heard his school had gained a lightning-fast transfer from Palm Bay Heritage. So Roberts went to his computer and Googled the boy’s name to pull up highlights from the running back’s junior season across the state. “By ...
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Thu. Oct. 11, 2012 at 4:57 p.m. | Matt Baker
Two quick recruiting updates from the North Suncoast: * Anclote OL/DL Terry Linton will visit Georgia Southern this weekend, said Sharks coach Matt Wicks – a Georgia Southern alum. Linton has received Division I looks but doesn’t hold any offers yet. The 6-foot-3, 320-pound senior is a co-captain for Anclote, ...
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Wed. Oct. 10, 2012 at 12:48 p.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
NEW PORT RICHEY — Zephyrhills (3-2, 2-0) had little problem Gulf on Friday night, even though inclement weather forced the game to end early.Willie Williams had six carries for 117 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Bulldogs to a 34-3 victory. Williams returned a kickoff 70 yards for the ...
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Fri. Oct. 05, 2012 at 7:15 p.m. | Bradley Schenk
With the football season halfway over, it’s time for a midterm exam. Pick up your No. 2 pencils and follow along with the most important questions about the season’s first five weeks and what might happen the rest of the way. Multiple choice Who will win Class 6A, District 6? ...
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Thu. Oct. 04, 2012 at 2:41 p.m. | Matt Baker
North Suncoast Super 71. Pasco (4-0, 1-0): If the Pirates look this good without star Janarion Grant, how dominant will they be in the district when he returns from his broken hand?2. Springstead (5-0): Steady Springstead continues to get it done, especially on defense. Joe Predoehl had another big fumble ...
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Sat. Sept. 29, 2012 at 6:10 p.m. | Matt Baker
HUDSON — Willie Williams had a great night for Zephyrhills, finishing with 172 yards on 16 carries and two touchdowns as the Bulldogs ended Hudson's one-game win streak 41-7.The Cobras — a week removed from ending a 24-game losing streak — had a hard time in the rain against the ...
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Fri. Sept. 28, 2012 at 8:47 p.m. | Bradley Schenk
North Suncoast Super 7 1. Pasco (3-0): Through three games last season, the Pirates outscored opponents 146-33. Through three games this fall, Pasco has won its games by a total of 173-7. 2. Mitchell (4-0): Forget the run game. Behind QB Trey Drury, Mitchell threw four passes Friday, and the Mustangs scored ...
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Sat. Sept. 22, 2012 at 9:29 p.m. | Matt Baker