by JGuthrie | Aug 10, 2019 | American Legion, Leto
Stephen Klein heads for the plate to score one of his two runs for Pedal Valves. Klein also had a double in the win. (Photo by Andy Warrener) By Bob Bellone TAMPA, Fla. – J.J. Pizzio wasn’t kidding. The West Tampa Post 248 coach mentioned after a nine-run...
by JGuthrie | Aug 9, 2019 | American Legion, Leto
West Tampa starter Christian Suarez struck out nine batters, allowing just one early run in his five-plus innings of work. By Bob Bellone TAMPA, Fla. – West Tampa Post 248 right-hander Christian Suarez wasn’t thrilled that a rain-drenched Wednesday postponed...
by JGuthrie | Jun 1, 2019 | Leto, State Baseball Tournament
The rain soaked the Falcons late as Leto’s season was closed with a tough Class 7A state semifinal loss to Doral Academy. (Photos by Bob Quinn) By Jarrett Guthrie, editor FORT MYERS – Leto stung the baseball early, but a Doral Academy defender seemed to...
by JGuthrie | May 30, 2019 | Features, Leto, State Baseball Tournament
Leto seniors (left to right) Christian Suarez, Franklyn Hernandez and Javy Hernandez each have a role as the team’s “Big Brothers.” By Jarrett Guthrie, editor TAMPA – Leto head baseball coach JJ Pizzio is unique. He often speaks to his team in...
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 19, 2019 | Baseball Playoffs, Gaither, Leto
The Falcons mob the pitcher’s mound after senior Javy Hernandez worked out of a bases loaded situation in the seventh inning to lead Leto into the region final for the second-straight season. Photo and story by Andy Warrener TAMPA – Immense...
