by JGuthrie | May 7, 2021 | Baseball Playoffs, Features, Jefferson
Hustle and small-ball sparks Jefferson rally on Auburndale By Jarrett Guthrie Editor AUBURNDALE – Jefferson senior Jaiden Duarte’s night at the plate was unremarkable, but after Auburndale took a lead in the home-fifth Duarte and his Dragons teammates were met heading...
by JGuthrie | May 6, 2021 | Baseball Playoffs, Brandon, Features, Jesuit
Tigers pitching trio deliver gem in win over Brandon By Rick Cantor Staff Writer TAMPA – A trio of pitchers combined on a two-hitter as Jesuit used a big first inning and several sparkling defensive plays to take care of business in a 7-1 victory over Brandon in its...
by JGuthrie | May 1, 2021 | Baseball Playoffs, Berkeley Prep, Features, Pinellas County
Berkeley Prep wins district crown in extras, besting Calvary By Rick Cantor Staff Writer TAMPA – Friday night’s 3A-District 8 final matchup between Calvary Christian and Berkeley Prep could not have had a better setup. A grudge match between a pair of budding rivals...
by JGuthrie | May 1, 2021 | Baseball Playoffs, Durant, Features
Bats go cold as Durant falls to Sarasota Riverview in 7A-8 By Jarrett Guthrie Editor RIVERVIEW – The good news is, there is a tomorrow for the Durant Cougars baseball team which advances to next week’s region tournament. The bad news? Well, there was a fair amount of...
by JGuthrie | Apr 29, 2021 | Features, Jefferson, Jesuit
Mendes, Russo power Jesuit past Jefferson for district title By John Crumbley Special correspondent TAMPA – On a beautiful night at Hyer Family Park on the campus of Jesuit High School, the Jefferson Dragons and host Tigers met for the fourth time this season...
by JGuthrie | Apr 29, 2021 | Bloomingdale, Features
Bulls win scrappy battle to claim 6A-10 district crown By Rick Cantor Staff Writer LARGO – Making a deep run in the Florida high school baseball playoffs requires more than big bats and fireballers on the mound. It requires mental toughness, resiliency, and grit....
