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High School Notebook: Gateway Conference celebrates a solid sports school year
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Ribault girls basketball coach Shelia Seymore-Pennick receives the "Nelson C. Vinal State Champions Coaches Award" at Monday's banquet. Comment?
Clearwater's Allen Carden steps down as boys basketball coach
Carden leaves with a 110-36 record, three district titles and state championship appearance in 2009. Comment?
Hawks soar to top of conference
Two years after taking over Viera High and its athletic program, principal Jim Hickey and athletic director Chris Gallagher took the stage on Thursday night at Eau Gallie to accept the Barbara Caywood Trophy, symbolic of the top Cape Coast Conference sports department of the year. Comment?
State softball: Slow and steady is right pace for AATL's progress
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When Academy at the Lakes coaxed coach Jerry English out of retirement before the 2012 season, the Pasco County softball veteran wasn't sure what to think. Comment?
Bishop McLaughlin Catholic coach resigns
Bishop McLaughlin Catholic School announced Wednesday girls basketball coach Joe Jasinski has resigned from his position, while baseball coach Tom LoSauro would not return for the next school year. Comment?
Baseball, girls basketball coaches out at Bishop McLaughlin
LoSauro was a high-profile hire for the Hurricanes in 2011 after taking Fort Myers Bishop Verot Catholic to the Class 3A state title and a top-15 national ranking. Comment?
College men's basketball: Dunk City's new coach getting comfortable, recruiting
It's been less than three weeks since his hiring, but new Florida Gulf Coast University coach Joe Dooley said Wednesday morning it's all coming together. Comment?
Pinellas Park's Jon Cabino resigns as boys basketball coach
"I just got engaged, and this was something I wanted to do to see if I can make more money coaching in college to help support a family," Cabino said. Comment?
TFA soph Fletcher Magee earns hoops offers from UCF, Kansas State
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When it comes time to pick a college, Orlando First Academy sophomore Fletcher Magee will be faced with more than just selecting a school. Comment?
Destin Holiday Classic to feature eight top girls' basketball teams
High school basketball coaches love a challenge. And with every major contributor returning along with a pair of Daily News All-Area selections leading the way, Fort Walton Beach girls' basketball coach Holly McDaniel will enter the 2012-13 with plenty of excitement surrounding her program. Comment?
HomeTeam Huddle: Ridiculously big expectations at Carrollwood Day
After a one-year hiatus from football, Carrollwood Day rising senior left tackle/defensive end Adonis Welch is back with the Patriots, who project him to be as dominant in the trenches as he is in the paint. Comment?
Herald hoops player of year Antonio Blakeney bound for Orlando Oak Ridge
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At Oak Ridge, the sophomore sensation and Bradenton Herald Player of The Year will join teammate Alex Owens from Each1 Teach1, an elite nationally touted travel ball team. Comment?
Girls basketball: Two Freedom players pick colleges
Two more players from Freedom's Class 7A regional champion team will continue playing basketball in college, according to coach Laurie Pacholke. Comment?
Pine School names new head coaches in boys basketball, boys lacrosse
Tim Holland, a former head boys basketball coach at Community Christian and Jupiter Christian, takes over the basketball program and will serve as the Upper School Head at the Hobe Sound campus. Comment?
The Lions took it to Lake Howell in the championship game of the Class 7A, District 4 tournament, beating the Silver Hawks, 14-1. On Friday, the Hagerty Huskies defeated Jesuit in the regional semifinals of the state tournament, 12-10, completing a comeback after trailing for most of the game. Comment?
Florida High's Blizzard steps down
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Al Blizzard hasn't lost his passion for the game of basketball. Blizzard's coaching success over the years at Florida High reflects his commitment - two Final Four appearances, six district championships, and FHSAA Class 3A Coach of the Year recognition. Comment?
Campbellsville is new Manatee County University
This was no figment of your imagination in terms of value. As head coach at WKU, Taggart provided a home for Manatee County football players who needed a place to fuel their dreams. Comment?
Girls Prep of the Week: Stephanie Paul, Community School track
Already a star for the girls basketball team, Paul can add state track champion to her growing list of achievements. Comment?
Atomics taking their turn at bat
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Even though it was 30 years in the making, the district title won by the softball team at Poplar Springs was a logical progression of sorts. Comment?
Girls basketball: Four area players named to FABC/Source Hoops all-state team
Four area high school girls basketball players were named to the Florida Association of Basketball Coaches/Source Hoops all-state teams released Friday. Comment?