by JGuthrie | May 20, 2023 | Baseball Playoffs, Features, Jefferson
Jefferson loses “identity” in state semifinal exit By Jarrett Guthrie, Editor FORT MYERS – Silver linings will be saved for a day or two down the line. Friday afternoon, minutes after Jefferson fell 4-1 to Jacksonville Bishop Kenny in the FHSAA Class 4A...
by JGuthrie | May 19, 2023 | Baseball Playoffs, Features, Pinellas County
Warriors scratch out two in extras, advance to state final By Jarrett Guthrie, Editor FORT MYERS – Calvary Christian’s pitching staff has carried the No. 5-state ranked Warriors all season, through 26 wins heading into Friday’s FHSAA Class 3A state semifinal game...
by JGuthrie | May 18, 2023 | Baseball Playoffs, Features, Jefferson
One last job to do for Dragons seniors One of three senior captains, the Dragons vocal leader Joseph Fritz lets out a yell in a region game last week. Fritz and fellow captains Alejandro Aguilar and Jayden Vazquez lead Jefferson into Friday’s FHSAA Class 4A...
by JGuthrie | May 18, 2023 | Baseball Playoffs, Features, Jefferson
Class 4A State Semifinal Primer TAMPA – In just his third season at the helm, head coach Spencer Nunez has brought his Dragons team to the state semifinal for the second time. The Dragons blend a mix of solid pitching and aggressive hitting and base running that...
by JGuthrie | May 17, 2023 | Baseball Playoffs, Features, Jefferson, Pinellas County
Jefferson wins thriller at Dunedin in 4A region final Dragons junior Cameron Copple pitched six innings of relief, improving to 4-0 as Jefferson defeated Dunedin in 12 innings of Tuesday’s Class 4A Region 2 final. The Dragons return to Fort Myers and the state...
by JGuthrie | May 17, 2023 | Baseball Playoffs, Features, Jesuit, Pinellas County
Runs came early and often as Jesuit earns final four spot Senior Wes Mendes tossed four innings, striking out seven to help the reigning 5A state champs earn a spot in the FHSAA final four (photo courtesy of Mike Gallagher). By Brett Goodrich, Correspondent –...
