Jefferson’s Dominguez dominates Dunnellon; Plant falls to Sarasota in extras

by JGuthrie | May 24, 2018 | Baseball Playoffs, Jefferson, Plant

  The Class 6A Region Champion Jefferson Dragons. (Photo provided by Jefferson High Baseball) Staff Report DUNNELLON – Jefferson got all the jitters out on Tuesday as the Dragons sat in the clubhouse in Dunnellon awaiting a decision on the weather...

Leto claims region title in 4-0 win over Melbourne

by JGuthrie | May 24, 2018 | Baseball Playoffs, Leto

  Leto’s players celebrate the Class 7A region title after defeating Melbourne 4-0 on Wednesday. By Jarrett Guthrie jarrettguthrie@813preps.com TAMPA – Having a...

Carrollwood Day falls to North Florida Christian, 3-2 in state semifinal

by JGuthrie | May 23, 2018 | Carrollwood Day, State Baseball Tournament

  Carrollwood Day baseball players line up for the National Anthem prior to the FHSAA Class 3A state semifinal in Fort Myers. Carrollwood Day battled Tallahassee North Florida Christian, falling 3-2. (Photo by Will Turner) By Jarrett Guthrie FORT MYERS – A fly...

Barone’s double in extras pushes Strawberry Crest to final four

by JGuthrie | May 23, 2018 | Baseball Playoffs, Strawberry Crest

  Senior Derek Barone (at center stepping on plate) doubled in a pair of runs in the ninth inning as Strawberry Crest defeated Fleming Island, 2-0 for the Class 8A Region 1 title and a spot in next week’s state semifinal. Staff Report  Strawberry Crest...

CDS senior class hopes strong bond leads to state glory

by JGuthrie | May 22, 2018 | Carrollwood Day, State Baseball Tournament

  Carrollwood Day is set to face Tallahassee North Florida Christian in Wednesday’s FHSAA Class 3A state semifinal in Fort Myers. CARROLLWOOD – Of the many successes for Carrollwood Day’s recently graduated seniors, the one that coach Ken Akins may...