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Baseball
What to watch tonight
Dunedin (10-5) at Countryside (10-7), 7
The Falcons rebounded in a big way, beating No. 10 nationally ranked Parkview (GA) 3-2 in eight innings last week to snap a two-game losing streak. The Cougars also got back on track with a 5-4 victory over Boca Ciega in nine innings to end a three-game losing streak.
Which team will win?
Official poll
Tonight’s county schedules
Hernando County
Foundation Christian at Hernando Christian, 4
Hillsborough County
Foundation Christian at Hernando Christian, 4
Zephyrhills Christian at Bell Creek Academy, 4
Tampa Bay Tech at Middleton, 7
Brooks DeBartolo at Tampa Prep, 7
Cambridge Christian at Carrollwood Day, 7
Pasco County
Zephyrhills Christian at Bell Creek Academy, 4
Zephyrhills at Clearwater, 7
Fivay at Gulf, 7
Pinellas County
Indian Rocks Christian at Palm Harbor University, 5
Dunedin at Countryside, 7
Zephyrhills at Clearwater, 7
Hollins at Pinellas Park, 7
Shorecrest at Northside Christian, 7
Boca Ciega at Lakewood, 7
Keswick Christian at Clearwater Central Catholic, 7
Boys lacrosse
Jesuit wins Ihrig-Shaler Cup
In a closely contested game, Jesuit pulled through in the final three minutes to retain the Ihrig-Shaler Cup with a 14-13 victory over rival Plant in the regular season finale for both teams.
Tied at 12 with 2:30 remaining, Cole Peck’s fifth goal of the night turned out to be winning one for the Tigers, who finish the regular season on a four-game win streak. Lleyton Hall also scored five goals to Jesuit on offense.
The Panthers, who started the season 11-0, have to regroup going into the district tournament after losing three of their last five matches.
Check it out
Former Blake/Bishop McLaughlin standout Emanuel Sharp made it to the Sweet 16 as a starter for Houston. During the Cougars’ postseason run, Sharp’s older brother D.J., who played at Tampa Prep, watched the games thousands of miles away in Israel. D.J. is playing professional basketball for an Israeli team and watching his brother play gave him a sense of normalcy amid the ongoing conflict, which was chronicled in this Paper City story.
Did you know?
Last week, Bert Kreischer, a former Jesuit baseball standout who is now a comedian known as “The Machine”, was on the The Rally, a sports talk show on the Stadium app.
The segment featured host Dani Klupenger with an in-studio appearance by former Reds closer Danny Graves.
As introductions were made, Kreischer mentioned he played against a Danny Graves in high school.
Turns out, The Machine had the right guy.
Graves is a former standout at Brandon. In fact, the two were both on the Tampa Bay Times’ and Tampa Tribune’s all-Hillsborough County baseball teams in 1991.
Flag football
Today’s district quarterfinal schedules
Class 2A, District 12
No. 5 Plant City at No. 4 Bloomingdale, 7
No. 7 Wharton at No. 2 Armwood, 7
No. 6 Durant at No. 3 Strawberry Crest, 7
Class 2A, District 13
No. 5 Tampa Bay Tech at No. 4 Sickles, 7
No. 7 Leto at No. 2 Hillsborough, 7
No. 6 Gaither at No. 3 Plant, 7
Class 2A, District 14
No. 5 Pinellas Park at No. 4 East Lake, 7
No. 7 Countryside at No. 2 Springstead, 7
No. 6 Largo at No. 3 Palm Harbor University, 7
Class 2A, District 15
No. 5 East Bay at No. 4 Lakewood Ranch, 7
No. 7 Bradenton Manatee at No. 2 Sumner, 7
No. 6 Palmetto at No. 3 Riverview, 7
Class 1A, District 9
No. 5 Hernando at No. 4 Central, 7
No. 7 Crystal River at No. 2 Weeki Wachee, 7
No. 6 Citrus at No. 3 Nature Coast, 7
Class 1A, District 14
No. 5 Spoto at No. 4 Bell Creek Academy, 7
No. 7 Middleton at No. 2 Freedom, 7
No. 6 Brooks DeBartolo at No. 3 Seffner Christian, 7
Class 1A, District 15
No. 8 King at No. 1 Robinson, 7
No. 5 Carrollwood Day at No. 4 Chamberlain, 7
No. 7 Blake at No. 2 Tampa Catholic, 7
No. 6 Jefferson at No. 3 Bayshore Christian, 7
Class 1A, District 16
No. 5 Clearwater at No. 4 Dunedin, 7
Class 1A, District 17
No. 5 Gibbs at No. 4 Lakewood, 7
No. 7 Hollins at No. 2 Keswick Christian, 7
No. 6 Boca Ciega at No. 3 Northeast, 7
Fun fact
First-year Alabama men’s basketball coach Ryan Pannone used to be the head coach at Oldsmar Christian from 2006-11, compiling a record of 131-42. He has gone on to coach at nearly every level across the globe, including as an assistant in the NBA with the Pelicans. His debut season with the Crimson Tide was a memorable one with the program advancing to the Final Four.
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Softball
Bloomingdale wins Leopard Slam title
The Bulls kept their perfect record intact, winning all four games at the Leopard Slam to take home the tournament title.
Bloomingdale beat Land O’ Lakes and Plant on the first day, knocked off East Lake in the semifinals and rallied past Venice in the championship game.
The semifinal matchup against the Eagles featured two of the top eight teams in Class 6A according to MaxPreps. Paige Sanchez went 2-for-3 with a homer, four RBIs and two runs scored to lead the Bulls in an 8-3 victory.
In the final, Bloomingdale rallied from a 5-1 deficit, scoring five runs in the seventh inning for a 6-5 win. Sanchez again delivered on offense, going 4-for-4, including a triple and a three-run homer that put the Bulls ahead.
What to watch tonight
Wiregrass Ranch (15-0) at Wharton (10-3), 7
The undefeated Bulls have already clinched the Sunshine Athletic Conference title. And they keep getting better. In Wiregrass Ranch’s last three games, it has outscored opponents by a combined 35-1. But the Bulls’ perfect start will be tested against the host Wildcats, who are averaging more than 12 runs per game during their four-game win streak.
Which team will win?
Official poll
Palm Harbor University (12-3) at Academy of the Holy Names (9-5), 6:30
Last week, the Hurricanes rallied with two runs in the bottom of the eighth inning to beat Northeast 4-3 and extend their win streak to four games. The host Jaguars also have been impressive lately with a pair of wins over Osceola and a shutout victory over Inspiration Academy in their last three games.
Which team will win?
Official poll
Tonight’s county schedules
Hernando County
Hernando Christian at Oasis Christian, 6
Hillsborough County
Tampa Catholic at Clearwater Central Catholic, 4
Palm Harbor University at Academy of the Holy Names, 6:30
Wiregrass Ranch at Wharton, 7
Riverview at Steinbrenner, 7
East Bay at Freedom, 7
Chamberlain at Gaither, 7
Pasco County
Bishop McLaughlin at Sarasota Cardinal Mooney, 4
Zephyrhills Christian at Grace Christian, 4
Cypress Creek at Wesley Chapel, 7
Wiregrass Ranch at Wharton, 7
Crystal River at Hudson, 7
Clearwater at Gulf, 7
Dunedin at Sunlake, 7
Pinellas County
Tampa Catholic at Clearwater Central Catholic, 4
Keswick Christian at Admiral Farragut, 4
Tarpon Springs at Boca Ciega, 4
St. Petersburg Catholic at Bradenton Southeast, 5:30
Palm Harbor University at Academy of the Holy Names, 6:30
Clearwater at Gulf, 7
Dunedin at Sunlake, 7
Hollins at Pinellas Park, 7
St. Petersburg at Bradenton Manatee, 7
