by JGuthrie | May 23, 2019 | Baseball Playoffs, Leto
Leto freshman Coltin Pizzio jumps up into the arms of his uncle, head coach JJ Pizzio, after making the final putout as the Falcons came from behind to defeat Viera to reach the 7A state semifinals for the second-straight season. Story and photos by Andy...
by JGuthrie | May 23, 2019 | Baseball Playoffs, Plant City
Plant City senior Parker Messick celebrates coming off of the mound after he struck out the side in the Raiders’ 3-0, region final win at Seminole. Messick allowed just one hit, one walk and struck out eight in the win, his 10th of the year. By Jarrett...
by JGuthrie | May 19, 2019 | Baseball Playoffs, Newsome
Newsome junior pitcher Zach DeVito ends the year 6-1. (813Preps file photo) Staff Report LITHIA – Newsome could not answer an eighth inning scoring burst by Vero Beach as the Wolves fell to the Indians, 5-1 in extras of the Class 9A region semifinal. Newsome...
by JGuthrie | May 19, 2019 | Baseball Playoffs, Strawberry Crest
Chargers senior Ben Pues drove in the deciding run with a single in the first inning as Strawberry Crest defeated district foe Wiregrass Ranch in the 8A region semifinals. (813Preps file photo) By Bob Bellone DOVER – Strawberry Crest is on another postseason...
by JGuthrie | May 19, 2019 | Baseball Playoffs, Jefferson, Jesuit
Jesuit head coach Miguel Menendez talks with his team after the Tigers walk-off region semifinal win over Jesuit. (Photo by Mike Camunas) By Mike Camunas TAMPA — The old saying goes that there are no easy games. That’s certainly true for when district...
