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In the news
Former Wesley Chapel star Isaiah Bolden released from hospital
New England Patriots cornerback Isaiah Bolden was released from the Aurora Bay Medical Center in Green Bay after staying overnight for evaluation due to an injury in Saturday’s preseason game against the Packers, according to a statement by the Patriots.
Bolden, who starred at Wesley Chapel, was immobilized on a stretcher following a hit while making a tackle in the fourth quarter. The teams decided to call off the rest of the game.
The Patriots said Saturday that Bolden had feeling in all his extremities but would remain in the hospital overnight to be evaluated.
He traveled with the team today following his release. In the wake of the injury, the Patriots decided to cancel joint practices with the Titans leading up to this week’s preseason game between the teams.
Bolden played at FSU before transferring to Jackson State to play for former Seminoles standout Deion Sanders. In April, Bolden was selected in the seventh round by the Patriots, becoming the only player from an HBCU team to be drafted this year.
Basketball
Hoop Vibe Fall League results
Here are the scores from the Hoop Vibe Fall League, which started its 10-week boys basketball season Saturday at Tampa SLAM.
Countryside 43, Boca Ciega 37
Excel 75, Mitchell 49
Wesley Chapel 59, Gaither 31
Leto 56, Tampa Bay Tech 41
Tampa SLAM 68, Lakeland Victory Christian 60
King 59, Clearwater 48
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).
Cross country
Top returning seniors
As part of its preseason coverage, flrunners put together the top 1,000 senior boys and girls returnees based on their best 5K time from last season. Here are the top 10 boys and girls returners in the Tampa Bay area.
Boys
| Runner, school | Time |
| Nicholas Zamora, IRC | 15:45.90 |
| Eli Zuppa, Northeast | 15:49.00 |
| George Dirks, Plant | 15:51.70 |
| Aidan Griffin, IRC | 15:52.90 |
| William Poe, Zephyrhills | 15:53.90 |
| Joshua Uhrig, Newsome | 15:59.98 |
| Christian Escribano, Cambridge Chr. | 16:06.70 |
| Joshua Hindman, Sunlake | 16:10.10 |
| Nickolas Forbes, St. Petersburg | 16:12.10 |
| Hunter Boggs, Wiregrass Ranch | 16:16.50 |
Girls
| Runner, school | Time |
| Madeleine Gear, Cambridge Christian | 18:04.20 |
| Abigail Williams, Sunlake | 18:39.80 |
| Hannah Latif, Berkeley Prep | 18:52.90 |
| Elle Mehltretter, Osceola | 19:01.77 |
| Avery Latto, Osceola | 19:03.18 |
| Avry Pham, Cambridge Christian | 19:05.87 |
| Hannah Kasper, Calvary Christian | 19:30.50 |
| Jessica Brickhaus, Newsome | 19:32.50 |
| Carlie Ortiz, Cypress Creek | 19:32.70 |
| Marissa Weber, East Lake | 19:34.20 |
Football
Friday’s schedule (week 1)
Hernando County
Hernando Christian at Calvary Christian Academy, 7
Hudson at Hernando, 7:30
Poinciana at Nature Coast, 7:30
Melbourne Eau Gallie at Springstead, 7:30
Crystal River at Weeki Wachee, 7:30
Hillsborough County
Oasis Christian at Foundation Christian, 4:30
Eagles View at Bell Creek Academy, 7
Young Kids in Motion at Tampa Catholic, 7
Clearwater Central Catholic at Berkeley Prep, 7
Seffner Christian at Windermere Prep, 7
Tampa SLAM at Sarasota Christian, 7
Armwood at Venice, 7:30
Bloomingdale at Sumner, 7:30
Brandon at Riverview, 7:30
Blake at Leto, 7:30
Carrollwood Day at Madison County, 7:30
Chamberlain at Durant, 7:30
Middleton at East Bay, 7:30
Steinbrenner at Gaither, 7:30
Lennard at Hillsborough, 7:30
Alonso at Freedom, 7:30
Newsome at Plant City, 7:30
Robinson at Spoto, 7:30
Plant at Tampa Bay Tech, 7:30
King at Strawberry Crest, 7:30
Sickles at Jefferson, 7:30
Wharton at Jesuit, 7:30
Pasco County
Legacy Charter at Bishop McLaughlin, 7
Bronson at Anclote, 7
Four Corners at Academy at the Lakes, 7
Tradition Prep at Zephyrhills Christian, 7
Bronson at Anclote, 7:30
Cypress Creek at Fivay, 7:30
Mitchell at Gulf, 7:30
Hudson at Hernando, 7:30
Lake Wales at Zephyrhills, 7:30
Land O’ Lakes at River Ridge, 7:30
East Ridge at Pasco, 7:30
Sunlake at Wesley Chapel, 7:30
Pinellas County
Miami Columbus at Clearwater Academy, 7
Keswick Christian at Bradenton Christian, 7
Shorecrest at Ocala Christian, 7
Northside Christian at Akelynn’s Angels Christian, 7
Clearwater Central Catholic at Berkeley Prep, 7
St. Petersburg Catholic at Bradenton Bayshore, 7
Boca Ciega at Seminole, 7:30
Countryside at Dunedin, 7:30
Palmetto at Gibbs, 7:30
Hollins at Indian Rocks Christian, 7:30
Tarpon Springs at St. Petersburg, 7:30
Largo at Pinellas Park, 7:30
Palm Harbor University at Osceola, 7:30
Lake Gibson at East Lake, 7:30
Lakewood at Northeast, 7:30
Volleyball
Monday’s opening schedule
The regular season starts on Monday (Aug. 21). Here is the county schedule for opening night.
Hernando County
Hernando at Hernando Christian, 6:30
Central at Wildwood, 6:30
Hillsborough County
Newsome at Hillsborough, 7
Pasco at Carrollwood Day, 7
Pasco County
Pasco at Carrollwood Day, 7
Pinellas County
Dunedin at Pinellas Park, 7:15
Gibbs at Boca Ciega, 7:30
