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In the news
Jesuit takes home 5A All-Sports Award
Jesuit has a well-established reputation as a jock juggernaut.
This past school year was no different.
The Tigers made deep runs in just about every sport. For example, the baseball, lacrosse, football and soccer teams all made at least the state semifinals. The swim team was a state runnerup. The basketball team made the region final.
So many titles. So many points.
In fact, Jesuit racked up enough points to win the 5A boys title in the Florida High School Athletics Association’s Floyd E. Lay Sunshine Cup All Sports Awards.
The Tigers’ 121 points were enough to rank fourth overall in the class (boys and girls sports) despite being an all-boys school. It also was tops among all Tampa Bay area schools in Hernando, Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties.
In 3A, Calvary Christian finished second overall with 97 points, thanks in large part to its baseball and softball teams each winning state titles.
To find out how other local teams fared this season, check out the FHSAA’s boys, girls and overall standings.
Baseball
Largo sets field for opening tournament
The Packer Invitational, held the opening week of the baseball season, has set its first round matchups.
Here is the schedule of games, all hosted by Largo.
Feb. 19
Northeast vs. Zephyrhills, 4:30
Sarasota vs. Sunlake, 7
Feb. 20
Osceola vs. St. Petersburg Catholic, 5
East Lake vs. Largo, 7:30
Basketball
Jesuit’s Jack Burkard picks up Alleghany offer
Jack Burkard, who helped Jesuit reach the Class 5A region finals last season, is starting to land on the recruiting radar, as evidenced by his offer from Alleghany on Monday.
This offseason, Burkard thrived in a more prominent role during the Tigers’ run to the summer league title.
Classifieds
Free physicals this weekend
On Saturday, PT Solutions Physical Therapy, in partnership with Orthopedic Specialists, will be providing free physicals.
The event is from 9 a.m.-noon at Anclote High. Parents and guardians must be present for the physical.
Who We Play For also will be providing free cardiac screenings.
Click the QR codes in the ads below to claim a spot for the physical and/or pre register for the cardiac screening.
FACA District 14 meeting set for tonight
The Florida Athletic Coaches Association’s District 14 (Pinellas) will hold a meeting at 7:30 tonight at Clearwater Central Catholic. You can RSVP by sending an email to Marauders football coach Chris Harvey (charvey@ccchs.org) or just show up. Yearly information will be shared.
Football
Former Wharton stars off to strong starts in college camps
A pair of former Wharton standouts, Daveon Crouch and Dijon Johnson, made early impressions by showing off their defensive playmaking abilities the first week of camp.
Crouch, a linebacker for Boston College, returned an interception for a touchdown on the first day of camp.
Johnson, a defensive back at Florida, topped that with two defensive scores off interceptions.
Did you know?
Hudson receiver AJ McFarlane needs just 381 yards this season to set the Pasco County record for receiving yards in a career. Former Pasco star Janarion Grant holds the current record at 2,001 (2009-12).
Fan Votes For Top Team Continue In Each County
The fan votes, which started last month, continue with the championship rounds in Hernando, Pasco and Pinellas counties and the semifinals in Hillsborough County.
Softball
PHU’s Karhys Pierce transfers to East Lake
Karhys Pierce, who starred at Palm Harbor University the past three seasons, said she is transferring to East Lake.
Pierce, a USF commit, hit .455 with 16 RBIs and two homers with the Hurricanes last season.
She adds even more pop to a loaded Eagles lineup that won the Pinellas County Athletic Conference champion and earned the top seed in their region.
Steinbrenner’s Sampson plays with Great Britain U18 team
This summer, Steinbrenner pitcher Saige Sampson was on the Great Britain U18 team that competed at the 2023 European Championships.
Sampson won three games and picked up a save to help her team place fifth.
As a junior, Sampson was 7-4 with a 2.41 ERA and 62 strikeouts with the Warriors this past season.
Tennis
Plant’s Satterfield named All-American
Plant’s Jack Satterfield, who won the Class 4A state individual title as a sophomore this past season, was named an All-American by the National High School Tennis All-American Foundation.
The recognition is the latest accolade bestowed on Satterfield since his state title. He also was named the state’s 4A player of the year by the Florida Dairy Farmers.
Volleyball
Did you know?
Carrollwood Day has three players – Mattea Casale, Naomi Chinchar and Sarah Dibbs-Frantz – who have already committed to colleges.
Casale, a transfer from Bishop McLaughlin, decided on Purdue.
Chinchar, who directs the Patriots’ offense as a setter, chose West Point.
Dibbs-Frantz, another transfer from Bishop McLaughlin, picked Virginia Commonwealth.
All three will play vital roles for Carrollwood Day, which is favored to make another deep run in the playoffs after advancing to the Class 3A region semifinals last season.
Fan votes for top team continue in each county
The fan votes, which started last month, continue with the championship round in Hernando, Pasco and Pinellas counties and the semifinal round in Hillsborough County.
