by JGuthrie | Mar 1, 2019 | Plant, Robinson
By Kip Kerrick, correspondent TAMPA – After Robinson struggled in a rough, season-opening loss at Sickles (10-0, no-hitter) and Plant beat Chamberlain, 7-2 the night before. Few likely expected a pitcher’s duel on Thursday. But as with all rivalry games, you...
by JGuthrie | Mar 1, 2019 | Leto, Steinbrenner
Leto senior Christian Suarez struck out nine earning his first win of the season. By Jarrett Guthrie, Editor TAMPA – Leto righty Christian Suarez, like a kid with his favorite toy, showed off the bender with strike-three regularity as the Falcons scratched out...
by JGuthrie | Mar 1, 2019 | Gaither, Sickles
Sickles senior Danny Bernstein went 3-for-4 and drove in five RBI on Thursday evening. (Photo by Mike Camunas) By Mike Camunas, correspondent TAMPA — It’s hard to miss. On the right-hand side of the entrance to Sickles’ dugout is the team’s...
by JGuthrie | Mar 1, 2019 | Cambridge Christian
Cambridge Christian freshman pitcher Julian Montes earned the win on the mound. By Jarrett Guthrie, Editor TAMPA – Cambridge Christian steadily produced in its season opener against Academy at the Lakes, before opening things up with a four-run, fifth inning to...
by JGuthrie | Feb 28, 2019 | Baseball Round-Up
Sickles senior Dylan Eskew pitched a five-inning no-hitter to start the season for the Gryphons. (File photo) Final/5 Sickles 10 Robinson 0 Dylan Eskew No Hitter 5 IP, 7ks, 1BBDylan Eskew – 3-4, HR, 2 RBI Danny Bernstein 2-2, 2 2B, 1BB, 2 RBI Nick Duran...
by JGuthrie | Feb 28, 2019 | Jefferson, Plant City
Raiders senior Cade Shissler is greeted at home by fellow captain Parker Messick after his third-inning solo home run plated the game’s first run. Shissler finished the game 3-for-4, with two RBI. By Jarrett Guthrie, Editor PLANT CITY – Cade Shissler led...
by JGuthrie | Feb 26, 2019 | Baseball Round-Up
Tampa Prep 2, Tarpon Springs 0 Tampa Prep Baseball wins 2-0 vs Tarpon Springs. Griffin Ravo 7K’s in 4 innings. Josh Leeds 2 solid innings in relief. Lucas Harmon with the save in the 7th. Charlie Vari with 2 doubles and an RBI. Ben Mensch also had 2 hits. Jack Doney...
by JGuthrie | Feb 26, 2019 | Carrollwood Day
Carrollwood Day senior Blake Hooker lets out a yell after stranding the bases loaded to seal the Patriots’ 1-0 win over Wiregrass Ranch. By Jarrett Guthrie, Editor TAMPA – Carrollwood Day played 12 games last season decided by one run, with the Patriots...
by JGuthrie | Feb 25, 2019 | Preseason Baseball, Weekly Rankings
1. Sickles – The Gryphons get to wear the first target with the top spot in our ranks heading into the season. Sickles returns an impressive lineup and two solid starting options on the mound. Senior Dylan Eskew, a Miami commit, leads the team after an All-813Preps...
by JGuthrie | Feb 24, 2019 | Preseason Baseball
Teams: Berkeley Prep, Brooks DeBartolo, Tampa Catholic, Tampa Prep, Calvary Christian, Clearwater Central Catholic. Reigning district champion: Calvary Christian Berkeley Prep Coach: Richie Warren, 6th season Record last season: 17-11, district runner-up Notable...
