Seven errors doom Strawberry Crest in state semifinal

by JGuthrie | Jun 1, 2018 | State Baseball Tournament, Strawberry Crest

  Strawberry Crest players disheartened at the top of the dugout steps after Sarasota defeated the Chargers 5-2, in the FHSAA Class 8A state semifinal. (Photo by Will Turner) By Jarrett Guthrie...

Jefferson wins first state title as Oscar Galvez refuses to go down

by JGuthrie | Jun 1, 2018 | Jefferson, State Baseball Tournament

By Jarrett Guthrie jarrettguthrie@813preps.com FORT MYERS – Jefferson’s Oscar Galvez said he didn’t know that the focal point of the dog pile is supposed to go...

Leto falls in state semifinals, but build lifelong memories

by JGuthrie | May 31, 2018 | Leto, State Baseball Tournament

  Leto head coach JJ Pizzio puts an arms around senior Fernando Muniz after the Falcons fell 5-3 to Pace in the Class 7A state semifinal game. (Photo by Will Turner) By Jarrett Guthrie...

Vega homers and Dominguez deals Jefferson to state semi win

by JGuthrie | May 30, 2018 | Jefferson, State Baseball Tournament

  Freshman Sal Vega leaps into his teammates waiting arms after his “called shot” two-run home run capped a five-run inning for the Dragons. Jefferson defeated Green Cove Springs Clay 7-2, and the Dragons advance to its first state championship game...

Jarrett Guthrie and Jay Recher discuss this week’s state baseball

by JGuthrie | May 29, 2018 | State Baseball Tournament

Our editor Jarrett Guthrie was a guest on 620WDAE on Monday with host Jay Recher discussing the upcoming Florida High School Athletic Association state semifinals for three Hillsborough County teams – Jefferson, Leto and Strawberry Crest. Always a great time on...

Family bond drives Leto into state semifinals

by JGuthrie | May 29, 2018 | Leto, State Baseball Tournament

  Leto baseball huddles prior to last week’s region final win over Melbourne. The Falcons travel to Fort Myers for Wednesday’s FHSAA Class 7A state semifinals. By Jarrett Guthrie...