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Largo vs. Punta Gorda Charlotte preview box

By Bob Putnam, Times Staff Writer
In print: Friday, December 5, 2008


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Class 5A, region final | Punta Gorda Charlotte (11-1) vs. Largo (11-1)

When/where: 7:30 tonight. Packers Stadium (Largo) Admission: $7

Winner: Advances to state semifinal Dec. 12 against the winner of Stuart South Fork vs. Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas.

How they got here: Charlotte def. Fort Myers 41-7 and Venice 25-21; Largo def. Countryside 42-17 and St. Petersburg 30-0

Need to know: This is the third time the Packers have advanced to the region final in four seasons. Largo has gotten to this point behind an aggressive defense that has given up 100 points in 12 games (counting playoffs). Last week, Charlotte avenged its only loss of the season by knocking off previously undefeated Venice. The Tarpons have a strong running game, led by Mike Bellamy and Troy McClary.

Other bay area games

Class 5A: Chamberlain (11-1) at Lakeland (12-0)

Class 4A: Armwood (12-0) at Plant (11-1)

Class 3A: North Marion (9-3) at Pasco (11-1)

Class 2A: Miami Gulliver Prep (10-1) at Tampa Catholic (9-3)



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Comments on this article
by ArmChairQB Dec 7, 2008 9:46 AM
Cotey: Wrong wrong wrong - AGAIN.
by Art Dec 7, 2008 9:45 AM
Cotey You are the most biased "writer" I have ever seen. You have Dissed Largo for years. It finally comes out hhat you have NO IDEA what you are talking about and you are only collecting a paycheck. You are Robbging the St Pete Times. Get a Life!!
by Larghetto Dec 5, 2008 4:58 PM
Only one thing to say. "The Go" We are at home tonight and will be coming out in numbers to support the Pack. Cotey, be prepared to dine on crow after the game. Largo is going to pitch a shutout tonight. Hope you are man enough to admit ur wrong..
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