by JGuthrie | Jun 2, 2019 | Jesuit, State Baseball Tournament
Sophomore Nick Rodriguez slapped an RBI double down the third base line in the sixth providing the Tigers the final run needed to claim Jesuit’s fifth state championship title. (Photo by Bob Quinn) By Jarrett Guthrie, editor FORT MYERS – Jesuit baseball...
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 31, 2019 | Jesuit, State Baseball Tournament
Jesuit junior Henry Politz slides into third after his fifth-inning, two-run triple to the gap in right center. (Photo by Bob Quinn) By Jarrett Guthrie, editor FORT MYERS – With just two seniors in the starting lineup and three sophomores among its top four hitters in...
by JGuthrie | May 31, 2019 | Plant City, State Baseball Tournament, Strawberry Crest
Plant City head coach Mike Fryrear holds the championship trophy after the Raiders defeated Strawberry Crest 3-1. (Photo by Bob Quinn) By Jarrett Guthrie, editor FORT MYERS – Plant City was just too good. The lineup too strong. The defense to smooth. And the...
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 30, 2019 | Plant City, State Baseball Tournament
Senior Parker Messick’s last appearance on the mound for his Plant City Raiders was epic, tossing a three-hit shutout against Hollywood McArthur and striking out 16. Messick also chipped in a solo home run that cleared the seats in right field at Fort...
