State boys basketball: Sagemont a study in star power
LAKELAND — A transfer from Pembroke Pines Charter, junior shooting guard Prince Ali was new this season to a Sagemont basketball program that has recently gotten used to the final four spotlight. So...
View ArticleVolleyball: PHU's Naomi Mack commits to Saint Leo University
Palm Harbor University’s Naomi Mack has committed to play volleyball at Saint Leo University. Mack was a two-year starter for the Hurricanes and a First team Times All County selection as a senior....
View ArticleHillsborough: Softball super 7, stats
Times’ super 7 Records through Wednesday1. Bloomingdale (6-0): The Bulls are ranked ninth in the state in Class 8A after posting back-to-back shutouts against Wharton and Riverview.2. Strawberry Crest...
View ArticleNorth Suncoast: Baseball super 7, stats
Times’ super 7 Records through Wednesday.1. Wiregrass Ranch (5-0, 3-0): The Bulls added a win at Sickles to stay at the top of the talent-heavy Class 7A, District 8.2. Hernando (6-0, 4-0): The...
View ArticleHillsborough: Baseball super 7, stats
Times’ super 7 Records through Wednesday1. Jesuit (7-0): The Tigers have three double-digit wins, but they’ll have their work cut out for them with back-to-back tough opponents in IMG Academy and Tampa...
View ArticlePinellas: Baseball super 7, stats
Times’ super 7 Records through Wednesday.1. Clearwater Central Catholic (5-0): The Marauders have not given up a run in four of five games, with a big district game tonight against Calvary Christian.2....
View ArticleColumn: Lennard coach Danny Gaddis the complete package
The suspenders are the first thing you notice about Lennard High School boys basketball coach Danny Gaddis. Specked with little Longhorns, they frame his burnt orange tie.“I thought it’d be a good...
View ArticleRoles of father, coach a delicate balance for Lakewood’s Lawrence
ST. PETERSBURG — Following the biggest game of his coaching career, Lakewood High School’s Anthony Lawrence Sr. made a calculated move, holding back any thought of hopping onto the court into the...
View ArticleSoftball: River Ridge edges Canterbury
ST. PETERSBURG — After spending the first three weeks of the season pulverizing the opposition, Canterbury and River Ridge got exactly what they wanted in their anticipated matchup between undefeated,...
View ArticleSoftball: Gulf routs Holy Names
NEW PORT RICHEY — The first time Gulf loaded the bases Thursday, it didn’t turn out well. Hanna McCarthy, in the middle of the missed opportunity, didn’t let the scenario repeat itself. McCarthy’s...
View ArticleTrack: Lakewood, Northside win city meet
ST. PETERSBURG — Lakewood’s boys won the St. Petersburg City Championships for the third consecutive year while host Northside Christian’s girls won for the second time in three years Thursday. The...
View ArticleState boys basketball: Lakewood moves on to Class 5A final (with video)
LAKELAND — Lakewood’s Mike Clark cupped the ball with both hands as he rose into the air from the lane, soaring above the court even though he saw danger ahead. Standing in the way was Gainesville...
View ArticleHernando DB Troy Grant Hambrick latest of bloodline to sign with college
BROOKSVILLE — In a hot room packed with people, a Hernando defensive back sat at a table with a former NFL player at his side. In front of him, a letter of intent and an orange pen. He wore a black...
View ArticleCCC's Kyle Brittain commits to Carnegie Mellon
Clearwater Central Catholic defensve back Kyle Brittain has committed to play at Carnegie Mellon, Marauders coach John Davis said. This past season, Brittain led CCC in tackles with 140, including 11...
View ArticleState boys basketball: Lennard falters in first semifinal
LAKELAND — The running clock was winding down, and Lake Minneola was still finding ways to slice to the basket in Friday’s Class 6A state semifinal. After the Hawks drained another tough layup in...
View ArticleBaseball: Battle of aces favors Wiregrass Ranch’s Zach Drury
WESLEY CHAPEL — The pitching matchup of the early baseball season was owned by Zach Drury. With a half-dozen scouts on hand Friday night, Drury struck out eight to lead Wiregrass Ranch over FSU signee...
View ArticleSoftball: Bloomingdale stays unbeaten with key district win
LITHIA — Bloomingdale extended its season-opening unbeaten streak to seven Friday night with a 3-0 shutout of Newsome in a pivotal Class 8A, District 7 matchup. Pitcher Lace Smith tossed a...
View ArticleTrack: Wiregrass boys, East Lake girls prevail in Mitchell Invite
TRINITY — Cold weather didn’t seem to hinder the times of the athletes in Friday night’s sixth annual Mitchell Invitational. Wiregrass Ranch took the boys’ crown with 82 points and strong performances...
View ArticleBaseball: Paulie Russo lifts Tampa Catholic over rival Jesuit
TAMPA — Paulie Russo was waiting on one pitch. The Tampa Catholic shortstop couldn’t find it in his first three at-bats against rival Jesuit, striking out in the first, third and sixth innings Friday...
View ArticleBaseball: Clearwater Central Catholic hangs on vs. district rival
CLEARWATER — Round 1 of the Class 3A, District 9 rivalry between Clearwater Central Catholic and Calvary Christian went to the Marauders. Barely. CCC scored six runs in the first three innings, four...
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