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, Jefferson, Jesuit
Jesuit head coach Miguel Menendez talks with his team after the Tigers walk-off region semifinal win over Jesuit. (Photo by Mike Camunas) By Mike Camunas TAMPA — The old saying goes that there are no easy games. That’s certainly true for when district...
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...
by JGuthrie | May 17, 2019 | Features, Leto
Leto senior Bryan Perez nearly let bad choices and bad influences take away his opportunity to play baseball, but the Falcons senior has worked hard to earn his spot on the team and hopes he is an example for his younger teammates. By Andy Warrener TAMPA – It...
by JGuthrie | May 17, 2019 | Alonso, Baseball Playoffs
Alonso starting pitcher Sam Drumheller finishes his junior season 6-1, with a 1.36 ERA and 61 strikeouts. (813Preps file photo) Class 9A-Region 2 Quarterfinal Vero Beach 3, Alonso 1 Alonso junior Sehjin Daley singled in Andrew Lara (1-for-3, stolen base) in the...
by JGuthrie | May 16, 2019 | Baseball Playoffs, Jefferson
Jefferson senior Mike Dominguez struck out 11 in a no-decision, before the Dragons pulled away in extra innings for a region quarterfinal win over Land O’Lakes. By Mike Camunas LAND O’ LAKES — Familiar foes. Familiar names. Familiar faces....