by JGuthrie | Mar 17, 2021 | Durant, Features, Saladino, Strawberry Crest
By Jarrett Guthrie Editor PLANT CITY – Austin Sewell said he channeled Tampa Bay Rays World Series Game Four hero Brett Phillips as he jetted into the outfield, arms spread wide, and avoided a dogpile for a solid :30 count. “I was trying to do my inner-Brett Phillips...
by JGuthrie | Mar 16, 2021 | Features, Jesuit, Saladino, Wharton
By Mike Camunas Creative Director TAMPA — Even when the Jesuit, as a whole, is not its best, parts of the rest seem to step up to the test. During a game in which their pitching wasn’t the best, their defense seemed to get bested and even some of their best bats...
by JGuthrie | Mar 16, 2021 | East Bay, Features, Freedom, Hillsborough, King, Saladino
By Jarrett Guthrie Editor DOVER – The Saladino Tournament Silver Division semifinals were battles to the final out as Freedom rallied back on King in the seventh to take the lead and hold on for a 7-6 win. Similarly, Hillsborough stretched out a seemingly comfortable...
by JGuthrie | Mar 16, 2021 | Alonso, Features, Saladino, Wharton
Perkins deals and Wharton offense sparks six-inning win By Rick Cantor Correspondent TAMPA – Senior Jackson Perkins pitched six strong innings and the Wharton bats exploded during a seven run fifth inning in a decisive 11-0 victory over Alonso in the second...
by JGuthrie | Mar 15, 2021 | Features, Jesuit, Saladino, Sickles
By Mike Camunas Creative Director TAMPA – If any team is built to play in a tournament that could sees a team play four games in five days, it’s Jesuit. “We’re a deep team,” Tigers senior outfielder and Tulane commit B.J. Graham says...
by JGuthrie | Mar 15, 2021 | Features, Plant City, Saladino, Strawberry Crest
Strawberry Crest senior beats Plant City on mound and basepaths By Bob Bellone Senior Staff Writer DOVER – Strawberry Crest right-hander Colby Fanning watched helplessly as his late bid for a no-hitter slipped away Monday night, but the senior finished off a 4-0...
