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Pinellas: News and notes

By Bob Putnam, Times Staff Writer
In print: Friday, May 9, 2008

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On the web: Baseball blogapalooza

In addition to our live scoreboards for today's region baseball finals, head over to our blog for updates on all the area teams in action. Stellar pitching performances,

lead changes, general quirkiness — we'll have it all covered at highschool.tampabay.com.

SPC baseball coach has stepped down

St. Petersburg Catholic baseball coach Charlie Guastella has resigned after seven seasons, athletic director John Gerdes said.

"I have deep appreciation for the commitment and loyalty Coach Guastella has provided at St. Petersburg Catholic," Gerdes said in an e-mail. "He leaves our program in good shape and he has provided me with some sound advice on how we can improve the program further. His contributions to St. Petersburg Catholic High School should be applauded."

Guastella went 101-80 overall, including 12-13 this season.

Canterbury seeks baseball coach

Canterbury athletic director Dave Smith said the school needs a varsity baseball coach. Bob Hamilton resigned midway through this past season. John Lancaster took over on an interim basis and guided the Crusaders to a district title and their third straight playoff appearance. Those interested should send a resume and references to davesmith

@canterbury-fl.org.

Officials clinics

at Clearwater, CCC

The Florida High School Athletic Association will hold clinics for football officials May 17 at Clearwater and Clearwater Central Catholic.

There will be controlled scrimmages between county teams at both sites. Games will be played on

50-yard fields with two held at the same time.

The schedule:

At Clearwater

9-10:30 a.m.: Clearwater vs. Gibbs, Pinellas Park vs. Countryside

10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.: Largo vs. Palm Harbor, East Lake vs. Seminole

At Clearwater Central Catholic

9-10:30 a.m.: CCC vs.

St. Petersburg, Shorecrest vs. Boca Ciega

10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.: Osceola vs. Dunedin, Tarpon Springs vs. Keswick

Torres makes college plans

Countryside infielder Gabe Torres put his future in motion by signing with South Carolina Beaufort. Torres was an all-tournament selection during the Dunedin Spring Invitational.

National weightlifting competition

The National Weightlifting Championship will be at 5 p.m. today and 9 a.m. Saturday at River Ridge. Boys and girls will compete in 10 weight classes in two divisions — ninth- and 10th-graders; 11th- and 12th-graders. The top eight finishers in each weight class will be honored.