Welcome to The Daily Feed, your one-stop shop for everything high school sports in the Tampa Bay area. Whether you’re looking for the latest scores, highlights, interviews, or memes, we’ve got you covered. Every day, we’ll bring you a mix of social media posts, short stories, fun facts and links on what’s happening in the local scene. You’ll get to know the players, the coaches, the fans and the rivals. So, sit back, relax and enjoy The Daily Feed.
Baseball
Calvary Christian’s Wilson commits to Saint Leo
Nick Wilson, a right-handed pitcher/first baseman for Calvary Christian, announced his commitment to Saint Leo on Thursday.
Last season, Wilson recorded 45 strikeouts and had a 1.90 ERA in 32.1 innings pitched on the junior varsity squad.
Basketball
Schedule set for The Hoop Vibe Fall League
The Hoop Vibe Fall League starts on Saturday. All games are at Tampa Slam. Here is Saturday’s schedule.
Countryside vs. Boca Ciega, 10 a.m.
Mitchell vs. Excel Academy, 11 a.m.
Wesley Chapel vs. Gaither, noon
Tampa Bay Tech vs. Leto, 1 p.m.
Tampa SLAM vs. Lakeland Victory Christian, 2 p.m.
Clearwater vs. King, 3
Classifieds
FHSAA seeks Student-Athlete Advisory Committee nominees
The Florida High School Athletic Association is looking for nominees for its Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. The nominations are due Aug. 24.
TBBCA Showcase set for Sept. 9
The Tampa Bay Basketball Coaches Association will hold its annual showcase on Sept. 9 at the All People’s Life Center and Gymnasium in Tampa. Registration information has already been sent to all high school coaches. The girls check in at 9 a.m. the day of the showcase and are on the court from 10 a.m.-noon. The boys check in at 1 p.m. and are on the court from 2-4. Last year, 13 girls and 26 boys who attended went on to play in college.
Pinellas Park to host alumni baseball game in November
Pinellas Park is planning its first-ever alumni game on Nov. 4. Those interested must have played and graduated from the school. For more information contact coach Ryan Griffith via the team’s Twitter account (PPark_BB).
Dick’s Sporting Goods has deal for athletes, coaches
Athletes, coaches and staff that belong to the Florida High School Athletic Association will receive 20 percent off their entire purchase at Dick’s Sporting Goods the next two weekends (Aug. 11-14 and 18-21). The coupon is vaild in-store only.
Clearwater Academy looking to fill football schedule
Clearwater Academy needs opponents for varsity football games on Sept. 15 or Oct. 6. The Knights can host or play on the road. If interested, send a direct message on Twitter to Matthew Fleming (@CoachFleming612).
Wiregrass Ranch still looking for boys basketball games
Wiregrass Ranch’s boys basketball team need a few games to fill out its schedule. They available dates are on Dec. 12, Dec. 19 or Jan. 23. To inquire, send a direct message via Twitter to head coach Jeremy Calzone (@calzone32) or assistant Ross Van De Griek (@CoachRossWRHS).
Football
Thursday night scoreboard
Gulf 40, Weeki Wachee 6
Fivay 23, Central 14
Zephyrhills Christian 21, East River 7
The Villages 21, Sunlake 0
Homestead 23, Clearwater Academy 21
Plays of the night
Fivay’s rushing attack has plenty of depth, especially with the addition of Jamarion Miller, who transferred from Mitchell.
On Thursday, Miller got off to a strong start with a 65-yard touchdown run against Central.
That was not the only big play produced in Pasco County.
Zephyrhills Christian receiver Amarri Range hauled in a 95-yard scoring pass from Parker Stirnkorb against East River.
Tonight’s schedule
Hernando County
Hernando Christian at City of Life Christian, 7
Springstead at South Sumter, 7:30
Citrus at Nature Coast, 7:30
Clearwater at Hernando, 7:30
Hillsborough County
Bloomingdale at Berkeley Prep, 7
Newsome at Bradenton Southeast, 7
Hillsborough at Sarasota Riverview, 7
Jesuit at Orlando Jones, 7
Sickles at Blake, 7
Sarasota at Tampa Catholic, 7
Carrollwood Day at Rockledge, 7
American Collegiate at Cambridge Christian, 7
Middleton at Gibbs, 7:30
Gaither at Jefferson, 7:30
Alonso at Osceola, 7:30
Armwood at Lakeland, 7:30
Braden River at Lennard, 7:30
Plant City at Lake Gibson, 7:30
Daytona Beach Father Lopez at Seffner Christian, 7:30
Robinson at Chamberlain, 7:30
King at Leto, 7:30
Plant at Wharton, 7:30
Steinbrenner at Mitchell, 7:30
Brandon at Strawberry Crest, 7:30
Durant at Freedom, 7:30
Spoto at Riverview, 7:30
Sumner at East Bay, 7:30
Tampa Bay Tech at Venice, 8
Pasco County
Kissimmee Gateway at Wesley Chapel, 7
Cypress Creek at Jacksonville Bishop Snyder, 7
Bishop McLaughlin at All Saints Academy, 7
Lakeland Victory Christian at Land O’ Lakes, 7
East Lake at Zephyrhills, 7:30
Anclote at Hollins, 7:30
Hudson at Belleview, 7:30
Gulf at Weeki Wachee, 7:30
Wiregrass Ranch at Dunnellon, 7:30
Steinbrenner at Mitchell, 7:30
Pasco at River Ridge, 7:30
Pinellas County
St. Petersburg at Northside Christian, 7
St. Petersburg Catholic at Bronson, 7
Largo at Calvary Christian, 7
Clearwater Central Catholic at North Marion, 7
Palm Harbor University at Boca Ciega, 7
Keswick Christian at Sarasota Out-of-Door, 7
Shorecrest at Evangel Christian Academy (Ala.), 7
Tarpon Springs at Indian Rocks Christian, 7
Dunedin at Lakewood Ranch, 7
American Collegiate at Cambridge Christian, 7
Alonso at Osceola, 7:30
East Lake at Zephyrhills, 7:30
Pinellas Park at Parrish Community, 7:30
Anclote at Hollins, 7:30
Middleton at Gibbs, 7:30
Countryside at Northeast, 7:30
Lakeland Kathleen at Seminole, 7:30
Clearwater at Hernando, 7:30
Palmetto at Lakewood, 7:30
Softball
Newsome’s Wells commits to Montreat
Mya Wells, a pitcher, made her college plans known by committing to Montreat College on Thursday
Last season, Wells had a 2.08 ERA and recorded 23 strikeouts as a junior.
