by JGuthrie | Feb 27, 2021 | Durant, Features, Wharton
McDonald’s homer sparks huge comeback win for Wharton By Dylan Rudolph 813Preps correspondent TAMPA – Entering Saturday’s matchup, both Durant and Wharton sported impressive defenses with solid arms in both bullpens. Durant had allowed just one total run...
by JGuthrie | Feb 27, 2021 | Features, Riverview, Steinbrenner
Backed by his defense, Hook leads the way for Sharks By Jarrett Guthrie Editor RIVERVIEW – Sharks pitcher Nathan Hook’s confidence in his defense was soundly rewarded on Saturday as the junior righty slung the ball consistently in the zone for six-plus innings as...
by JGuthrie | Feb 26, 2021 | Bloomingdale, Features, Strawberry Crest
Bloomingdale remains undefeated as Strickland homers, Owens deals By Jarrett Guthrie Editor VALRICO – A little insider knowledge on your opponent never hurts. When Bloomingdale senior Wyatt Strickland watched a curveball break over for a strike to fill the count in...
by JGuthrie | Feb 26, 2021 | Features, Jesuit, Tampa Catholic
By Mike Camunas Creative Director TAMPA — Nick Rodriguez said he wasn’t thinking about it, but, even if he was, can anyone blame him? “I was just trying to do all I could to help the team, but I couldn’t get the two easiest ones, so that happens...
by JGuthrie | Feb 26, 2021 | Features, King, Middleton
A combined no-hitter, lots of speed key Middleton win By Jarrett Guthrie Editor TEMPLE TERRACE – If you are going to give Middleton’s base runners an inch, they’re gonna take … well maybe not a mile. But an extra 90 feet? No problem. It was full-pressure, pedal-down...
by JGuthrie | Feb 25, 2021 | Durant, Features, Plant City
Durant celebrates milestone win against backyard rival Plant City By Bob Bellone Senior Staff Writer PLANT CITY – A pair of right-handers making their varsity debuts for host Durant combined on a two-hit shutout of crosstown rival Plant City on Wednesday night....
