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Bradford 12U wins Babe Ruth Softball District 3 tournament

2017 Bradford 12UThe Bradford softball team will be heading to the Babe Ruth Softball state tournament in two weeks as District 3 champions.

Cadence Hodges tossed a one-hitter and the Bradford offense scored early and put the game away in the fifth in a 10-0 mercy-rule win against Union County in the 12 and Under championship game.

Bradford, which defeated Union County 18-2 in the winners’ bracket on Friday, scored three runs in the first inning and two runs in the second in building a commanding 5-0 lead.

Chrissy Samons had three hits, while Cassidy Spratlin and Takeirra Bakken each had two hits and two runs scored for Bradford, which 4-0 to win the title.

But it was Hodges who set the tone.  She only allowed one base runner, a 5th inning lead-off single by Union County catcher Starla Vaughn.

However, despite missing the perfect game, she was nearly flawless in the last two innings.  Hodges, who struck out four, threw only four pitches in the fourth inning and only five pitches in the fifth inning.

2017 District 3 Champions & Runners-Up:

16U – West Putnam (Champions), Keystone Heights (Runners-Up)
14U – Palatka (Champions), West Putnam (Runners-Up)
12U – Bradford (Champions), Union County (Runners-Up)
10U – Palatka (Champions), Santa Fe (Runners-Up)
8U – Keystone Heights (Champions), Santa Fe (Runners-Up)
6U – Santa Fe (Champions), Fort White (Runners-Up)

Finalists for Miss Softball and Softball Coach of the Year

Sports-Award-Logo_Color_Florida Dairy FarmerGAINESVILLE — The class finalists for the 2017 Florida Dairy Farmers Miss Softball and Softball Coach of the Year have been announced following balloting by a statewide panel of high school softball coaches and prep media representatives.

Every finalist was the leading vote-getter in their classification, making each one the Player of the Year or Coach of the Year in their class. The two overall winners will be announced following a final round of balloting by coaches and media.

Following are the Miss Softball Award finalists.  Area winners in bold:

Morgan Arcia, Senior, First Baseman, West Orange (Winter Garden), Class 9A Player of the Year
Arcia, a Daytona State College signee, led West Orange to the state title by posting a .471 batting average with 14 doubles, five home runs, 28 runs scored and 38 runs batted in.

Kelsey Sweatt, Senior, Pitcher, Oakleaf (Orange Park), Class 8A Player of the Year
Sweatt, a University of South Carolina-Upstate signee led Oakleaf to the state title with a 16-2 record, posting an 0.45 ERA in 109 innings with 136 strikeouts.

Hannah Perkins, Junior, Pitcher, Fort Myers, Class 7A Player of the Year
Perkins led her squad to the state title with a 22-1 record, posting an 0.76 ERA in 148 innings pitched while striking out 205 batters and walking only 18 hitters.

Callie Turner, Sophomore, Pitcher, Land O’Lakes, Class 6A Player of the Year
Turner led her squad to the state title with a 17-2 record, posting an 0.21 ERA in 133 innings with 249 strikeouts. She also tossed four no-hitters during the season.

Allison Muraskin, Senior, Pitcher, Coral Springs Charter, Class 5A Player of the Year
The University of Central Florida signee and last year’s Class 5A Player-of-the-Year led her squad to its third straight state title by compiling a 30-1 record with an 0.26 ERA
and had 269 strikeouts in 161 innings pitched.

Victoria Perez, Junior, Pitcher/Catcher, Westminster Christian (Miami), Class 4A Player of the Year
Perez led her team to the state title by posting a 12-3 record with a 2.12 ERA. She hit .413 with 6 doubles, two triples, eight home runs, 27 runs scored and 35 runs batted in.

Ashley Rosado, Senior, Pitcher/Shortstop, John Carroll (Ft. Pierce), Class 3A Player of the Year
Rosado posted a 14-4 record with a 1.61 ERA and batted .404 with four home runs, 41 runs scored
and 29 runs batted in while leading her team to the state title.

Taylor Bump, Senior, Shortstop, Canterbury (St. Petersburg), Class 2A Player of the Year
The University of Michigan signee posted a .532 batting average with eight doubles, three triples, a state-leading 16 home runs, 44 runs scored and 49 runs batted in for the state champions.

Devin Lewis, Senior, Catcher, Union County (Lake Butler), Class 1A Player of the Year
The Stetson University signee led her team to the state title by hitting .479 with eight doubles, five home runs and 43 runs batted in.

Following are the Softball Coach of the Year finalists:

Todd LaNeave, West Orange (Winter Garden), Class 9A Coach of the Year
In his fourth year at West Orange, LaNeave led his squad to a 28-3 record and its second straight state championship. He has a career record of 107-14.

Christina Thompson, Oakleaf, Class 8A Coach of the Year
In her seventh year at Oakleaf, Thompson led her squad to a 30-2 record and the Class 8A state title. Her career record at the school is 150-48.

Johnny Manetta, Fort Myers, Class 7A Coach of the Year
In his sixth year at Fort Myers, Manetta posted a 30-2 record and won the Class 7A
state championship. His career mark is 128-40.

Mitch Wilkins, Land O’Lakes, Class 6A Coach of the Year
In his fourth year at the school, Wilkins posted a 29-3 record and won the 6A state title. He has a 93-22 record at Land O’Lakes, including another Final Four appearance in 2016.

Mark Montimurro, Coral Springs Charter, Class 5A Coach of the Year
Montimurro led his team to a 30-1 record and its third straight state championship in his fifth year at the school. Montimurro, who won two state titles at Hollywood Christian and was named state coach-of-the-year in 2004, has a 437-106 record during his 19-year career.

Scott Doan, Westminster Christian (Miami), Class 4A Coach of the Year
In his 13th year at the school, and 26th year overall, Doan led his squad to a 27-5 record and the state title. He has a 310-79 record with two other state titles (2009 and 2014) plus four other Final Four appearances at Westminster and an overall career mark of 615-157.

Rico Rosado, John Carroll (Ft. Pierce), Class 3A Coach of the Year
In his fourth year at John Carroll, Rosado had a 20-9 record and won the state title after making a Final Four appearance in 2016. His career record is 68-36.

Jody Moore, Canterbury (St. Petersburg), Class 2A Coach of the Year
In her 12th year at Canterbury, Moore posted a 24-7 record and won her fourth state title (2011, 2013, 2014 and 2017) to go along with a state runnerup finish (2009). Her career record is 257-88.

Andrew Strickland, Union County (Lake Butler), Class 1A Coach of the Year
Strickland led his squad to a 24-2 record and the Class 1A state title. In three years at Union County he has posted a 56-11 record, including another Final Four appearance in 2016.

Final voting numbers by class listed below:

Class 9A
Player School Points
Morgan Arcia West Orange 95
Ally Costa Jupiter 92
Jada Radecki Palm Harbor University 65

Coach School Points
Todd LaNeave West Orange 117
Kerry Katchuk Palm Harbor University 68
Steve Ahern Jupiter 40

Class 8A
Player School Points
Kelsey Sweatt Oakleaf 90
Sarah Longley Wellington 74
Ashley Blessin Plant City 42

Coach School Points
Christina Thompson Oakleaf 122
Maggi Sharrer Lakewood Ranch 66
Ashley Bullion Plant City 32

Class 7A
Player School Points
Hannah Perkins Fort Myers 104
Kamdyn Kvistad Columbia 47
Katelynn Inness Niceville 45

Coach School Points
Johnny Manetta Fort Myers 127
Danny Hensley Niceville 83
John Bridges Lake Region 49

Class 6A
Player School Points
Callie Turner Land O’Lakes 92
Danielle Lee Arnold 44
Kama Woodall Springstead 39

Coach School Points
Mitch Wilkins Land O’Lakes 127
Marty Cooper American Heritage 56
Jerry Shepherd Ponte Vedra 35

Class 5A
Player School Points
Allison Muraskin Coral Springs Charter 104
Delaney Heaberlin Eustis 60
Talia Douglas Holy Trinity 32

Coach School Points
Mark Montimurro Coral Springs Charter 154
Brittany Beall Eustis 83
Caitlyn Bliss Hardee 25

Class 4A
Player School Points
Victoria Perez Westminster Christian 83
Lianna Mullins Oxbridge Academy 64
Cassidy Crump Calvary Christian 62

Coach School Points
Scott Doan Westminster Christian 134
Kevin Drake Oxbridge Academy 71
Ashley Houston Trinity Christian 42

Class 3A
Player School Points
Ashley Rosado John Carroll 89
Chloe Culp North Florida Christian 55
Alexis Story Moore Haven 46

Coach School Points
Rico Rosado John Carroll 147
Sue Wilsman Lakeland Christian 71
Tera Gainer Maclay 37

Class 2A
Player School Points
Taylor Bump Canterbury 130
Kelly Horne Aucilla Christian 44
Faith Musselwhite Mount Dora Christian 38

Coach School Points
Jody Moore Canterbury 149
Becky Brandies Aucilla Christian 82
Josh Swearingen Mt. Dora Christian 45

Class 1A
Player School Points
Devin Lewis Union County 107
Brianna Bailey Wewahitchka 41
Shelby Sloan Baker 35

Coach School Points
Andrew Strickland Union County 140
Wayne Weatherford Chiefland 68
Judith Husband Wewahitchka 37

2017 MIRACLE SPORTS ALL-STATE SOFTBALL TEAMS

softballCLASS 9A
Coach of the Year: Kerry Katchuk, Palm Harbor University
Pitcher of the Year: Lauren Mathis, Winter Garden West Orange
Offensive Player of the Year: Chelsea Peace, Orlando Timber Creek
Defensive Player of the Year: Maggie Wheless, Winter Garden West Orange
9A Player of the Year: Lexie Blair, Winter Garden West Orange

First Team
P – Lauren Mathis, Sr., Winter Garden West Orange
P – Ally Costas, Sr., Jupiter
P – Savanna Bennett, So., Palm Harbor University
P – Dani Farley, Jr., Palm Beach Gardens
P – Marissa Adame, Jr., Orange City University
P – Ashley Appell, Sr., Port Orange Spruce Creek
C – Maggie Wheless, Sr., Winter Garden West Orange
C – Chelsea Peace, Sr., Orlando Timber Creek
INF – Reanne Drayton, Sr., Miramar
INF – Kayla Leibman, Sr., Davie Western
INF – Crystal Grimaldo, Sr., Palm Beach Gardens
INF – Morgan Arcia, Sr., Winter Garden West Orange
INF – Rachel Frankhouser, Sr., Jupiter
OF – Gabrielle Stouffer, So., Miami Coral Reef
OF – Lexie Blair, Jr., Winter Garden West Orange
OF – Trinity Gibbs, Sr., Kissimmee Osceola
OF – Mia Buffano, So., Palm Harbor University
OF – Jada Radecki, Sr., Palm Harbor University
UTIL – Taylor Scott, Sr., Palm Harbor University
UTIL – Odalys Cordova, Jr., Orlando Timber Creek
UTIL – Alyssa Velez, Jr., Orlando Timber Creek
DP – Nina Underwood, Sr., Orlando Dr. Phillips
DP – Lauren Margolis, So., Miami Palmetto

Second Team
P – Raycel Trocki, So., Orlando Dr. Phillips
P – Emily Estroff, Jr., Coconut Creek Monarch
P – Angelina Bonilla, Fr., Coral Gables
P – Landry Newgent, Jr., Winter Garden West Orange
P – Britton Rogers, Fr., Orlando Timber Creek
P – Kaitlin Spaulding, Jr., Pembroke Pines Flanagan
C – Jacklyn McKenna, Jr., Parkland Stoneman Douglas
C – Kimberley Singer, So., Palm Harbor University
INF – Olivia Simon, Jr., Pembroke Pines Flanagan
INF – Kendall Chase, Jr., Altamonte Springs Lake Brantley
INF – Natalie Regalada, Sr., Coral Gables
INF – Jenna Weldon, Sr., Orange City University
INF – Anna Carter, Jr., Port Orange Spruce Creek
OF – Sami Crim, Jr., Apopka
OF – Lianys Mastrapa, Sr., Altamonte Springs Lake Brantley
OF – Brianna Clary, So., Palm Beach Gardens
OF – Hailey Penrose, Sr., Winter Garden West Orange
OF – Jacobia Johnson, Sr., Jacksonville Mandarin
UTIL – Emma Miller, Jr., Apopka
UTIL – Mickenzie Jones, So., Orange City University
UTIL – Karly Maltez, Jr., Pembroke Pines Flanagan
DP – Amanda Plasencia, Sr., Orlando Olympia
DP – Cheyenne Amber Southers, Jr., Pembroke Pines Flanagan
HONORABLE MENTION: Cocoa Beltre, Fr., Altamonte Springs Lake Brantley; Witney Bones, Sr., Pembroke Pines Flanagan; Janelle Boyd, Jr., Miami Coral Reef; Hannah Burge, Jr., Miami Palmetto; Janessa Casanas, So., Miami Coral Reef; Kylie Chambers, Jr., Pembroke Pines Flanagan; Hannah Collins, Jr., Apopka; Nathalie Daniele, Sr., Port Orange Spruce Creek; Jessica Hanflink, Jr., Port Orange Spruce Creek; Taylor Langworthy, Sr., Orange City University; Elaina Lukas, Sr., Port Orange Spruce Creek; Lexi Mosur, Jr., Winter Garden West Orange; McKenzie Tracy, Jr., Apopka; Caila Weisman, Jr., Tampa Alonso.

CLASS 8A
Coach of the Year: Christina Thompson, Orange Park Oakleaf
Pitcher of the Year: Kelsey Sweatt, Orange Park Oakleaf
Offensive Player of the Year: Avery Goelz, Bradenton Lakewood Ranch
Defensive Player of the Year: Haley Willis, Orange Park Oakleaf
8A Player of the Year: Kelsey Sweatt, Orange Park Oakleaf

First Team
P – Kelsey Sweatt, Sr., Orange Park Oakleaf
P – Logan Newton, Sr., Bradenton Lakewood Ranch
P – Ashley Blessin, So., Plant City
P – Skylar Whobrey, Sr., St. Cloud
P – Madi Davis, So., Orange Park Oakleaf
P – Gabriella Nori, Jr., St. Thomas Aquinas
C – Haley Willis, Sr., Orange Park Oakleaf
C – Kaia LoPreste, So., Sarasota Riverview
INF – Sarah Longley, So., Wellington
INF – Avery Goelz, Fr., Bradenton Lakewood Ranch
INF – Alex Acevedo, Sr., Orange Park Oakleaf
INF – Angela Agurkis, Sr., Orange Park Oakleaf
INF – Edmilly Molina, Sr., Plant City
OF – Rebecca Koskey, Jr., Orange Park Oakleaf
OF – Denali Schappacher, Sr., Bradenton Lakewood Ranch
OF – Kaley Mudge, So., Winter Springs
OF – Emily Henderson, Sr., St. Cloud
OF – Micelle Adelman, So., Cooper City
UTIL – Aly Taylor, Sr., Coral Gables
UTIL – Katie Kistler, Fr., Orange Park Oakleaf
UTIL – Briana Driscoll, So., Winter Springs
DH – Kayla Wilson, Jr., Valrico Bloomingdale
DH – Courtney Wentzell, Sr., St. Cloud

Second Team
P – Ashley Worrell, Jr., Oviedo Hagerty
P – Aynslie Furbush, Fr., Winter Springs
P – Alexys Lawson, Jr., Valrico Bloomingdale
P – Kara Lokeinsky, Sr., Cooper City
P – Raechel Cutcher, So., Winter Park Lake Howell
P – Liz Gollin, Sr., Boca Raton Spanish River
C – Lindsay Gehring, Sr., Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas
C – Shanika Klett, Sr., Winter Park Lake Howell
INF – Mika Garcia, Sr., Orange Park Oakleaf
INF – Brenna Lokeinsky, Fr., Cooper City
INF – Kimiya Watkins, Jr., Winter Park Lake Howell
INF – Baylee Goddard, Sr., Orange Park Oakleaf
INF – Megan Pierro, Jr., Tampa Steinbrenner
INF – Kinsey Goelz, Sr., Bradenton Lakewood Ranch
OF – Destiny Pacetti, Jr., Orange Park Oakleaf
OF – Tracey Ferguson, Sr., Orange Park Oakleaf
OF – Alexandria Dixon, Jr., Tampa Wharton
OF – Shannon Glover, So., Oviedo Hagerty
OF – Lauren Stansell, Jr., Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas
UTIL – Morgan Cummins, Jr., Bradenton Lakewood Ranch
UTIL – Caroline Jacobsen, Jr., Tallahassee Chiles
UTIL – Katy Thompson, Sr., Cooper City
DH – McKenzie Meyer, Sr., Bradenton Lakewood Ranch
DH – Trinity Gibbs, Sr., Kissimmee Osceola
HONORABLE MENTION: Stephanie Balmer, Jr., Tampa Steinbrenner; Morgan Cummins, Jr., Bradenton Lakewood Ranch; Ysabella Dominguez, Jr., Tampa Wharton; Amanda Gainer, Fr., Tallahassee Chiles; Alyssa Grupp, Fr., Jacksonville Atlantic Coast; Jasmin Herrera, So., Cooper City; Caroline Jacobsen, Jr., Tallahassee Chiles; Emalee Jansen, Sr., Tampa Steinbrenner; Sierra Jevy, Fr., Tallahassee Chiles; Lauren Lightbody, So., Tampa Sickles; Ariana Manzanares, So., St. Cloud; McKenzie Meyer, Sr., Bradenton Lakewood Ranch; Hana Schwindler, So., Tampa Wharton; Katy Thompson, Sr., Cooper City; Taylor Thorpe, Jr., Tallahassee Lincoln; Taylor Waters, So., Oviedo Hagerty; Courtney Wentzell, Sr., St. Cloud; Kayla Wilson, Jr., Valrico Bloomingdale.

CLASS 7A
Coach of the Year: Johnny Manetta, Fort Myers
Pitcher of the Year: Hannah Perkins, Fort Myers
Offensive Player of the Year: Kaitlyn Jensen, Viera
Defensive Player of the Year: Kamdyn Kvistad, Lake City Columbia
7A Player of the Year: Hannah Perkins, Fort Myers

First Team
P – Hannah Perkins, Jr., Fort Myers
P – Cris’Deona Beasley, So., Lake City Columbia
P – Alissa Humphrey, Fr., Gainesville
P – Barbara Cook, Jr., Stuart South Fork
P – Katelynn Inness, Jr., Niceville
P – Bailey Grace Pattison, Jr., Ponte Vedra Nease
C – Kamdyn Kvistad, Sr., Lake City Columbia
C – Riley Ludlam, So., Fort Myers
INF – Kaitlyn Jensen, Sr., Viera
INF – Vivian Ponn, So., Fort Myers
INF – Grace McIntosh, So., Niceville
INF – Olivia Hanson, Jr., Gainesville
INF – Alaina Perry, Sr., Lake City Columbia
INF – Myah Moy, Sr., Braden River
OF – Morgan Hoyle, Fr., Lake City Columbia
OF – Jessica Wilson, Jr., Fort Myers
OF – Hayden Lindsey, Jr., Cantonment Tate
OF – Madison Headley, Jr., Viera
OF – Abby Suite, So., Seminole Osceola
UTIL – Dana Gayland, So., Lake City Columbia
UTIL – Shelby Ullrich, So., Cantonment Tate
UTIL – Hallie Karas, Jr., Gainesville
DP – Kayleice Hooks, Jr., Seminole Osceola
DP – Story Giebeig, So., Lake City Columbia

Second Team
P – Kaitlyn Cunningham, Fr., Boca Raton Olympic Heights
P – Megan Robertson, Jr., Milton
P – Hannah Brown, Jr., Cantonment Tate
P – Jillian Crosby, Jr., Okeechobee
C – Sarah Crawford, Sr., Bradenton Braden River
C – Kelly Montilla, So., Boca Raton Olympic Heights
INF – Meredith Milam, Sr., Niceville
INF – Kelly Bishop, Jr., Viera
INF – Megan Hargraves, Jr., Okeechobee
INF – Maria Angelino, So., Fort Myers
INF – Madison Kelleher, So., Stuart South Fork
OF – Brianna Muniz, So., Doral Academy
OF – Lauren Bostwick, Jr., Okeechobee
OF – Sydney Byrd, So., Niceville
OF – Sam Williams, Jr., Stuart South Fork
UTIL – Morgan Roberts, So., Stuart South Fork
UTIL – Julia Ramos, Sr., Pembroke Pines Charter
UTIL – Mariah Melendez, Jr., Land O’Lakes Sunlake
DP – Raven Bryant, Jr., Niceville
DP – Madelyn Vasquez, So., Milton
HONORABLE MENTION: Ashlee Allen, Sr, Milton; Emma Anthony, Fr., Bradenton Braden River; Riley Baxter, Jr., Land O’Lakes Sunlake; Rebecca Catarelli, So., Seminole Osceola; Jackie Chronister, Sr., Gainesville; Hannah Gasaway, Sr., Niceville; Isabella Huff, Jr., Land O’Lakes Sunlake; Lori LaBella, Jr., Stuart South Fork; SK Lewis, Jr., Lake City Columbia; Jade Moy, Fr., Bradenton Braden River; Kristian Rolin, Jr., Ocala Vanguard; Gabriella Ruiz, So., Doral Academy; Gaby Rumie, So., Stuart South Fork; Olivia Turull, So., Stuart South Fork; Belle Wolfenden, Sr., Cantonment Tate.

CLASS 6A
Coach of the Year: Mitch Wilkins, Land O’Lakes
Pitcher of the Year: Callie Turner, Land O’Lakes
Offensive Player of the Year: Danielle Lee, Panama City Beach Arnold
Defensive Player of the Year: Rebekah DiLavore, Belleview
6A Player of the Year: Kama Woodall, Spring Hill Springstead

First Team
P – Callie Turner, So., Land O’Lakes
P – Morgan Crutcher, Fr., Green Cove Springs Clay
P – MacKenzie Peterson, Sr., North Fort Myers
P – Kama Woodall, Sr., Spring Hill Springstead
P – Ashley Stephenson, Jr., Rockledge
P – Jamie Adams, Sr., Belleview
C – Paige Pfent, Jr., Spring Hill Springstead
C – Mahaley Wixey, So., Lecanto
INF – Sydney Lee Lewis, So., Green Cove Springs Clay
INF – Danielle Lee, Jr., Panama City Beach Arnold
INF – Sarah Thomas, Jr., Rockledge
INF – Rebekah DiLavore, Sr., Belleview
INF – April Alvarado, Sr., Naples Lely
OF – Taylor Turner, Sr., Dunnellon
OF – Kaitlyn Bennett, Sr., Belleview
OF – Allyson Kifer, So., Dunedin
OF – Alexis Koch, Jr., Rockledge
OF – Jessie McCallister, Sr., Land O’Lakes
UTIL – Cameron Fagan, Fr., Dunnellon
UTIL – Ashley Smith, Jr., Land O’Lakes
UTIL – Brooke Langston, Sr., Plantation American Heritage
DP – Glory Thompson, So., Dunnellon
DP – Tia Williams, Jr., Land O’Lakes

Second Team
P – Tylen Alford, So., Rockledge
P – Olivia Saviskas, Sr., Plantation American Heritage
P – Jaden Vickers, So., Crystal River
P – Skylar Sullivan, Sr., Crawfordville Wakulla
P – Tori Sutherland, Jr., Naples Barron Collier
P – Caylie Van Auken, Jr., Gulfport Boca Ciega
C – Katie Varecka, Jr., Rockledge
C – Neely Peterson, So., Wesley Chapel
INF – Kendall Coyle, Jr., Riviera Beach Suncoast
INF – Shelby Westbrook, So., Land O’Lakes
INF – Natavia Ellis, Jr., North Fort Myers
INF – Ashley Hamilton, So., Crystal River
INF – Kayla Brooks, Jr., Belleview
OF – Samantha Del Vecchio, So., Lecanto
OF – Kenzi Wiley, So., Pensacola West Florida
OF – Ashley Hayes, Jr., Naples Barron Collier
OF – Sydney Mickel, Sr., Belleview
OF – Savannah Thompson, Sr., Dunnellon
UTIL – Ashley Troutman, So., Panama City Beach Arnold
UTIL – Kacie Huber, Sr., Dade City Pasco
UTIL – Cameron Trehy, Sr., Inverness Citrus
DP – Tylen Alford, So., Rockledge
DP – Samantha Conlan, Sr., Tampa Robinson
HONORABLE MENTION: Kaley Howell, Sr., Lynn Haven Mosley; Briana Morgan, Sr., Pensacola West Florida; Briana Robinson, Fr., Belleview; Rebecca Schuler, Sr., Lecanto.

CLASS 5A
Coach of the Year: Mark Montimurro, Coral Springs Charter
Pitcher of the Year: Delaney Heaberlin, Eustis
Offensive Player of the Year: Madison Kennedy, Glen St. Mary Baker County
Defensive Player of the Year: Jaycie Michael, Eustis
5A Player of the Year: Ally Muraskin, Coral Springs Charter

First team
P – Ally Muraskin, Sr., Coral Springs Charter
P – Delaney Heaberlin, So., Eustis
P – Skylar Witty, Jr., Callahan West Nassau
P – Marisa Mesiemore, Sr., Bushnell South Sumter
P – Lilly Barlow, Sr., Miami Gulliver Prep
P – Hannah Poole, Jr., DeFuniak Springs Walton
C – Gianna Boccagno, Jr., Coral Springs Charter
C – Madison Kennedy, Sr., Glen St. Mary Baker County
INF – Jamie Lamb, Sr., DeFuniak Springs Walton
INF – Mekayla Frazier, Fr., Miami Gulliver Prep
INF – Shannon Doherty, So., Coral Springs Charter
INF – Ashley Grimanelis, So., Key West
INF – Skylar Rollins, Jr., Keystone Heights
OF – Amanda Flynn, Sr., Coral Springs Charter
OF – Jaycie Michael, Jr., Eustis
OF – Leea Hanks, So., Eustis
OF – Josey Sims, Sr., Brooksville Hernando
OF – Ashleigh Jennings, Jr., Keystone Heights
UTIL – Emily Dixon, Jr., Callahan West Nassau
UTIL – Lindsey Garcia, So., Coral Springs Charter
UTIL – Jeritza Montero, So., Pompano Beach
DP – Bailey Story, Jr., Keystone Heights
DP – Tori Rodebaugh, Jr., Eustis

Second Team
P – Kendall Snow, Sr., Key West
P – Ariel McCullough, Sr., Callahan West Nassau
P – Megan Moncrief, Jr., Keystone Heights
P – Chloe Temples, So., Marianna
P – Ali Shenefield, So., Brooksville Hernando
P – Hailey Raulerson, So., Alachua Santa Fe
C – Karlee Hieftje, Jr., New Port Richey Gulf
C – Christyn Ennen, Jr., Cocoa Space Coast
INF – Taylor Yonke, Jr., Mount Dora
INF – Seria Brokenborough, Jr., Eustis
INF – Amanda Crisafulli, Sr., New Port Richey Gulf
INF – Brittney Robinson, Sr., Alachua Santa Fe
INF – Kaylee Frascatore, Sr., Brooksville Hernando
OF – Lina Shaver, Sr., Cocoa Beach
OF – Alicia Boloyan, Sr., New Port Richey Gulf
OF – Alyssa Laboy, Jr., Coral Springs Charter
OF – Dominique Gagne, Sr., Eustis
OF – Maddie Russo, So., Pompano Beach
UTIL – Sara Berthiaume, So., Coral Springs Charter
UTIL – Molly Crawford, Jr., Keystone Heights
UTIL – Eliza Artiles, Sr., Miami St. Brendan
DP – Hayleigh Mulkey, Sr., Glen St. Mary Baker County
DP – Bailey Ledvina, Jr., Alachua Santa Fe
HONORABLE MENTION: Katie Johnson, So., Eustis; Darian Pippin, Fr., Mount Dora; Lexie Rodriguez, Fr., Eustis.

CLASS 4A
Coach of the Year: Scott Doan, Miami Westminster Christian
Pitcher of the Year: Brooklynn Maguire, Miami Westminster Christian
Offensive Player of the Year: Caridad Estes, West Palm Beach Oxbridge Academy
Defensive Player of the Year: Haley Morrell, Tampa Academy of Holy Names
4A Player of the Year: Lianna Mullins, West Palm Beach Oxbridge Academy

First Team
P – Missoura “Mo” Smith, Sr., Jacksonville Trinity Christian
P – Lianna Mullins, Sr., West Palm Beach Oxbridge Academy
P – Brooklynn Maguire, Jr., Miami Westminster Christian
P – Kali Jones, Jr., Jacksonville Episcopal
P – Heather Franson, Sr., Montverde Academy
P – Victoria Perez, Jr., Miami Westminster Christian
C – Josie Foreman, Fr., West Palm Beach Oxbridge Academy
C – Chloe Boos, So., Tampa Academy of Holy Names
INF – Adri Otero, Sr., Miami Westminster Christian
INF – Caridad Estes, Fr., West Palm Beach Oxbridge Academy
INF – Natalia Rodriguez, Sr., Montverde Academy
INF – Ally Mena, Sr., Miami Westminster Christian
INF – Haley Morrell, Sr., Tampa Academy of Holy Names
OF – Nikkia Benitez, Sr., Miami Westminster Christian
OF – Madi Wicker, 8th grade, Montverde Academy
OF – Katie Hale, Sr., Tampa Academy of Holy Names
OF – Alexis Ross, So., Jacksonville Trinity Christian
OF – Ashley Castano, Sr., Miami Westminster Christian
UTIL – Kristina Foreman, Jr., Tampa Berkeley Prep
UTIL – Lucky Gilman, Sr., West Palm Beach Oxbridge Academy
UTIL – Tayli Filla, Jr., Fort Myers Bishop Verot
DH – Alex Russo, So., Tampa Catholic
DH – Madison Epperson, Sr., Tampa Catholic

Second Team
P – Trinity Valle, So., Fort Myers Bishop Verot
P – Helena Klimkiewicz, Fr., Delray Beach American Heritage
P – Cameryn Chang, Sr., Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian
P – Emily Winburn, So., Chaminade-Madonna
P – Jenna Whipple, 8th grade, Delray Beach American Heritage
P – Nicole Fortner-Rodriguez, Sr., Fort Myers Bishop Verot
C – Krystal Haynes, Sr., Jacksonville Trinity Christian
C – McKenzie Woods, Fr., Fort Myers Bishop Verot
INF – Amaya Ross, 8th grade, Jacksonville Trinity Christian
INF – Desiray Connell, Jr., Jacksonville Trinity Christian
INF – Abigail Cramer, Jr., Orlando First Academy
INF – Maggie Foley, Sr., West Palm Beach Cardinal Newman
INF – Alyssa Grecz, Jr., Delray Beach American Heritage
OF – Emma Gupton, So., Jacksonville Providence
OF – Hayley Eaton, Fr., Clearwater Calvary Christian
OF – Mallory Volz, Jr., Fort Myers Bishop Verot
OF – Olivia Russell, Sr., Florida State School
OF – Lillie Rodriguez, Sr., West Palm Beach Cardinal Newman
UTIL – Taylor Clayton, 7th grade, Fort Myers Gateway Charter
UTIL – Angie Mathews, Jr., Interlachen
UTIL – Hannah Cavanaugh, Jr., Winter Park Trinity Prep
DP – Brayden Causseaux, Jr., Tallahassee Florida State School
DP – Amanda Quinby, Jr., Interlachen
HONORABLE MENTION: Danielle Amador, Sr., Miami Westminster; Brittany Bramwell, Sr., Tampa Academy of Holy Names; Madalynn Davis, Fr., West Palm Beach Oxbridge Academy; Megan Diaz, Fr., Miami Westminster; Kami Eppley, 8th grade, Jacksonville Episcopal; Maddie Hefty, Jr., Miami Westminster; Alexis Miniet, Sr., Tampa Academy of Holy Names; Gelmi Pasquier, So., Tampa Academy of Holy Names; Bailey Reier, Sr., Jacksonville Trinity Christian; Sarah Thinger, Fr., Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate.

CLASS 3A
Coach of the Year: Rico Rosado, Fort Pierce John Carroll Catholic
Pitcher of the Year: Ashley Rosado, Fort Pierce John Carroll Catholic
Offensive Player of the Year: Chloe Culp, Tallahassee North Florida Christian
Defensive Player of the Year: Savannah Farkas, St. Petersburg Northside Christian
3A Player of the Year: Ashley Rosado, Fort Pierce John Carroll Catholic

First Team
P – Alicyn Grete, So., Niceville Rocky Bayou Christian
P – Ashley Rosado, Sr., Fort Pierce John Carroll Catholic
P – Katie Grace Olinger, Sr., Gainesville Oak Hall
P – Brianna Enter, So., St. Johns Country Day
P – MaKenzie Mullins, Jr., Tallahassee Maclay
P – Savannah Farkas, Jr., St. Petersburg Northside Christian
C – Chloe Culp, So., Tallahassee North Florida Christian
C – Haley McFadden, Sr., Belle Isle Cornerstone Charter
INF – Alicia Price, Jr., Tallahassee North Florida Christian
INF – Anna Wellen, Sr., Seffner Christian
INF – Cheyenne Wright, Sr., Seffner Christian
INF – Maya Amm, Jr., Belle Isle Cornerstone Charter
INF – Regan Hermeling, Fr., Tallahassee Maclay
OF – Christina Wellen, Fr., Seffner Christian
OF – Camryn Wineinger, So., Lakeland Christian
OF – Sarah Goldsmith, Jr., Belle Isle Cornerstone Charter
OF – Sunni Bearden, Jr., Moore Haven
OF – Taylor Pottorff, Jr., Fort Pierce John Carroll Catholic
UTL – Haley Harrison, So., Tallahassee Maclay
UTL – Katelyn Wood, Jr., Tallahassee North Florida Christian
UTL – Taylor Getman, So., Gainesville Oak Hall
DP – Ashley Montoya, So., Fort Pierce John Carroll Catholic
DP – Emma Frost, Sr., Tampa Carrollwood Day

Second Team
P – Ali DiBlasio, So., Belle Isle Cornerstone Charter
P – Cecily Ozbun, 8th grade, Marathon
P – Erica Stahl, So., Lakeland Christian
P – Madison Titshaw, Jr., Belle Isle Cornerstone Charter
P – Olivia Everett, Sr., Moore Haven
P – Heleena Reinhardt, Fr., Belle Isle Cornerstone Charter
C – Maddie Wilkes, So., St. Johns Country Day
C – Becca Boucher, Jr., Marathon
INF – Kaley Sarasty, So., Orlando Faith Christian Academy
INF – Haley Nelson, So., Niceville Rocky Bayou Christian
INF – Amya Baxley, Jr., Fort Pierce John Carroll Catholic
INF – Shelby Williams, So., Belle Isle Cornerstone Charter
INF – Rachel Seifert, Jr., Seffner Christian
OF – Abbey Thomas, So., Southwest Florida Christian
OF – Abby Hill, Sr., Jacksonville University Christian
OF – Amber Grete, Sr., Niceville Rocky Bayou Christian
OF – Ariane Valdez, Sr., Moore Haven
OF – Catherine Euliano, Sr., Gainesville Oak Hall
UTL – Alexis Story, Sr., Moore Haven
UTL – Ansley Moore, Jr., Tallahassee North Florida Christian
UTL – Rachel Thomas, So., Fort Pierce John Carroll Catholic
DP – Kaylee Orr, Jr., Niceville Rocky Bayou Christian
DP – Madison Cates, Jr., Seffner Christian
HONORABLE MENTION: Olivia Elliott, 7th grade, Tampa Cambridge Christian.

CLASS 2A
Coach of the Year: Jody Moore, St. Petersburg Canterbury
Offensive Player of the Year: Danielle Romanello, St. Petersburg Canterbury
Defensive Player of the Year: Faith Musslewhite, Mount Dora Christian
Pitcher of the Year: Elizabeth Hightower, Monticello Aucilla Christian
2A Player of the Year: Taylor Bump, St. Petersburg Canterbury

First Team
P – Alexis Kilfoyl, So., Land O’Lakes Academy at the Lakes
P – Abigail Morgan, Jr., Monticello Aucilla Christian
P – Elizabeth Hightower, Sr., Monticello Aucilla Christian
P – Ashley Campbell, St. Petersburg Canterbury
P – Ari Miller, Fr., Mount Dora Christian
C – Danielle Romanello, Sr., St. Petersburg Canterbury
C – Faith Musselwhite, Jr., Mount Dora Christian
INF – Brooke Blankenship, 8th grade, Land O’Lakes Academy at the Lakes
INF – Taylor Bump, Sr., St. Petersburg Canterbury
INF – Jocelyn Alonso, So., St. Petersburg Canterbury
INF – Jelly Morales, Sr., Orlando Christian Prep
INF – Ramsey Sullivan, Sr., Monticello Aucilla Christian
OF – Natalie Sorensen, Sr., Monticello Aucilla Christian
OF – Madison Fine, Fr., St. Petersburg Canterbury
OF – Casey Allen, Jr., Mount Dora Christian
UTL – Kelly Horne, Sr., Monticello Aucilla Christian
DP – Ashlyn Rogers, So., Monticello Aucilla Christian

Second Team
P – Jaylin Smith, Jr., Belle Glade Glades Day
P – Katelyn Robine, 8th grade, Lake Worth Christian
P – Gracie Mullett, Fr., Sarasota Christian
P – Delaney Byers, Jr., Lecanto Seven Rivers Christian
C – Olivia Esquivel, Fr., Belle Glade Glades Day
C – Kay Holland, So., Sarasota Christian
INF – Carly Joiner, Jr., Monticello Aucilla Christian
INF – Miranda Posey, Sr., St. Petersburg Canterbury
INF – Trysten Simone, So., St. Petersburg Canterbury
INF – McKenzie Clark, Fr., Sarasota Christian
INF – Shelby Caropreso, Jr., Mount Dora Christian
OF – Sara Young, 8th grade, St. Petersburg Canterbury
OF – Lauren Fliehs, Sr., Belle Glade Glades Day
OF – Kendra Falby, 8th grade, Land O’Lakes Academy at the Lakes
UTIL – Emily Allen, 7th grade, Mount Dora Christian
DP – Hallie Morgan, So., Vero Beach Masters Academy
HONORABLE MENTION: Geneva Alpert, Sr., Lake Worth Christian; Cailyn Cothron, Sr., St. Petersburg Canterbury; Wynter Craft, 6th grade, Mount Dora Christian; Chloe Fowler, So., Vero Beach Master’s Academy; Jess Mott, Fr., Land O’Lakes Academy at the Lakes; Jessica Newberry, Jr., Lecanto Seven Rivers Christian; Kaitie Poland, Sr., St. Petersburg Canterbury; Breanna Robine, Fr., Lake Worth Christian; Kaylie Rogers, Jr., Monticello Aucilla Christian; Becca Ross, Jr., Lake Worth Christian.

CLASS 1A
Coach of the Year: Andrew Strickland, Lake Butler Union County
Offensive Player of the Year: Teala Howard, Lake Butler Union County
Defensive Player of the Year: Takiya London, Chiefland
Pitcher of the Year: Brianna Bailey, Wewahitchka
1A Player of the Year: Devin Lewis, Lake Butler Union County

First Team
P – Brianna Bailey, Jr., Wewahitchka
P – Lexi Androlevich, Jr., Lake Butler Union County
P – Kensley Durrance, So., Chiefland
P – Megan Collins, Sr., Eastpoint Franklin County
P – Grace Gilbert, Sr., Chipley
P – Darren Ingram, 8th grade, Trenton
C – Devin Lewis, Sr., Lake Butler Union County
C – Emily Hallman, Sr., Chiefland
INF – Takiya London, Sr., Chiefland
INF – Teala Howard, Jr., Lake Butler Union County
INF – Kyndall Williams, Sr., Trenton
INF – Cyrina Madrid, Fr., Wewahitchka
INF – Shelby Sloan, So., Baker
OF – Josie NesSmith, Jr., Trenton
OF – Kensley Hamilton, So., Lake Butler Union County
OF – Naomi Parker, Jr., Wewahitchka
OF – Kristen Sterling, Jr., Baldwin
OF – Lauren Parker, Sr., Chiefland
UTIL – Haley Ellefson, Jr., Mayo Lafayette
UTIL – Madison Reynolds, Fr., Williston
UTIL – Brooke Waters, Jr., Lake Butler Union County
DP – Kamaya Cohen, Fr., Lake Butler Union County
DP – Melanie Collins, So., Eastpoint Franklin County

Second Team
P – Tori Harrington, So., Bratt Northview
P – Camryn Brazile, So., Paxton
P – Marissa Baxter, So., Sneads
P – Alyssa Selvey, Jr., Santa Rosa Beach South Walton
P – Sydney Revels, Jr., Bonifay Holmes County
P – Kaylee Cowart, So., Pierson Taylor
C – Gracie Price, Fr., Wewahitchka
C – Scout Segree, Sr., Eastpoint Franklin County
INF – Madelyn Kish, Jr., Lake Butler Union County
INF – Sydney Parks, Sr., Chiefland
INF – Cecily Hale, Sr., Wewahitchka
INF – Bryn Thomas, So., Trenton
INF – Sophia Kirvin, So., Eastpoint Franklin County
OF – Tiffany Clark, Fr., Lake Butler Union County
OF – Peighton Dortch, Sr., Bratt Northview
OF – Jaycee Thomas, Sr., Trenton
OF – Breanna Swanson, Jr., Baldwin
OF – Samantha Rolfe, Sr., Chiefland
UTIL – Kylee Crews, Sr., Fort White
UTIL – Katelynn Shiver, Sr., Bristol Liberty County
UTL – Taylor Lee, So., Bonifay Holmes County
DP – Hallie Bryant, Fr., Trenton
DP – Miranda Geiger, Fr., Williston
HONORABLE MENTION: Jennifer Allen, Fr., Fort White; Jessica Burns, Jr., Fort White; Shelby Dubose, Jr., Fort White; Kendall Enfinger, So., Bratt Northview; Macey Fulgham, Sr., Lake Butler Union County; Macy Huguley, Fr., Bronson; Genesis Long, Jr., Baker; Aubree Love, So., Bratt Northview; Jamia Newton, Sr., Bratt Northview; Cambria Renaldo, Sr., Bronson; Emily Sheppard, Jr., Bronson; Michaela Siler, Sr., Fort Meade; Keely Staats, Sr., Fort Meade; Emily Stewart, Sr., Baker; Macie Thomas, So., Chiefland; Neomi Thomas, Fr., Bronson; Lilian Wilkerson, 8th grade, Trenton.

ThePrepZone.com state baseball poll – Poll #9 (FINAL RANKINGS)

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Gainesville – Here is ThePrepZone.com state baseball poll for the 2017 season. This is the final poll of the year.  Teams in The Prep Zone’s coverage area in bold.

ALL-CLASSIFICATION
1. Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy (6A) 29-2
2. Clearwater Calvary Christian (4A) 30-0
3. Fort Myers Canterbury (3A) 27-5
4. Lynn Haven Mosley (6A) 26-3
5. Tallahassee Lincoln (8A) 26-6
6. Trenton (1A) 27-1
7. Orlando Timber Creek (9A) 25-7
8. Davie Nova (8A) 24-4
9. Jacksonville Bolles (5A) 21-10
10. Ponte Vedra Nease (7A) 21-11

CLASS 9A
1. Orlando Timber Creek 25-7
2. Orange City University 25-7
3. Jupiter 22-7
4. Miami Palmetto 22-7
5. Winter Garden West Orange 26-4
6. Parkland Stoneman Douglas 22-5
7. Miami Columbus 25-3
8. Tampa Alonso 22-8
9. Jacksonville Sandalwood 23-4
10. Lake Worth Park Vista 21-5
Honorable mention: Vero Beach 23-6, Altamonte Springs Lake Brantley 21-8, Pembroke Pines Flanagan 19-7, Miami Coral Park 20-8, Orlando Dr. Phillips 19-9, Jacksonville Mandarin 16-9, Port St. Lucie Treasure Coast 16-8, Palm Beach Central 16-12, Oviedo 16-12, South Dade 14-12, Haines City 15-9, Orlando Boone 17-11, West Broward 15-7, Kissimmee Gateway 15-8, Lithia Newsome 17-9. Miami Braddock 14-11, Hialeah Gardens 15-10.

CLASS 8A
1. Tallahassee Lincoln 26-6
2. Davie Nova 24-4
3. Oviedo Hagerty 23-9
4. Sarasota 22-9
5. Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas 22-6
6. Tampa Wharton 18-9
7. Lakeland George Jenkins 21-8
8. Tampa Plant 20-6
9. Tarpon Springs East Lake 22-6
10. Tampa Steinbrenner 18-10
Honorable mention: Neptune Beach Fletcher 20-8, Wellington 21-7, Sarasota Riverview 20-7, Orange Park Oakleaf 18-8, Ocala Forest 16-11, Delray Beach Atlantic 18-11, Westland Hialeah 16-9, Celebration 18-7, Lakeland 16-10, Tallahassee Chiles 15-12, Ocoee 15-9, Coral Gables 15-7, Royal Palm Beach 17-11, Bloomingdale 14-12, Lakewood Ranch 15-13, St. Petersburg 15-11.

CLASS 7A
1. Ponte Vedra Nease 21-11
2. Palm Beach Gardens Dwyer 25-6
3. Cantonment Tate 24-5
4. Miami Belen Jesuit 21-7-1
5. Tampa King 18-11
6. Naples Gulf Coast 24-8
7. Viera 20-9
8. Tampa Hillsborough 21-5
9. Venice 21-8
10. Land O’Lakes Sunlake 17-12
Honorable mention: St. Petersburg Northeast 20-8, Winter Haven 21-6, Jensen Beach 20-8, Doral Academy 19-8-2, Sebastian River 13-10, Estero 20-8, Punta Gorda Charlotte 17-8, St. Johns Creekside 17-7, New Smyrna Beach 17-9, Milton 15-13, Niceville 18-10, Brandon 18-7, Bradenton Braden River 17-11, Hollywood South Broward 15-12, Lake City Columbia 14-13, St. Augustine 16-14.

CLASS 6A
1. Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy 29-2
2. Lynn Haven Mosley 26-3
3. Tampa Jesuit 25-7
4. Melbourne Eau Gallie 25-4
5. Dunedin 22-9
6. Plantation American Heritage 19-8
7. Merritt Island 21-7
8. Gulf Breeze 20-8
9. Cape Coral Ida Baker 22-7
10. Belleview 21-6
Honorable mention: Spring Hill Springstead 24-4, Jacksonville Stanton 21-7, Rockledge 18-8, Miami Springs 17-7, Sebring 18-9, Tampa Jefferson 17-10, Lake Wales 17-11, Green Cove Springs Clay 18-12, Riviera Beach Suncoast 18-9, Ponte Vedra 17-11, Citra North Marion 17-10, Land O’ Lakes 19-7, Miami Goleman 16-10-1.

CLASS 5A
1. Jacksonville Bolles 21-10
2. Pompano Beach 24-4
3. Orlando Bishop Moore 20-11
4. Jacksonville Bishop Kenny 25-4
5. Miami Monsignor Pace 24-6
6. Bushnell South Sumter 23-4
7. Marianna 20-10
8. Englewood Lemon Bay 20-10
9. Live Oak Suwannee 21-5
10. Melbourne Central Catholic 21-5-1
Honorable mention: Satellite Beach Satellite 20-8, Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy 18-8, Fort Lauderdale Pine Crest 16-9, Miami Gulliver Prep 14-13, Lakeland McKeel Academy 19-7, Wauchula Hardee 22-7, Homestead Keys Gate 18-6, Brooksville Nature Coast 19-10, Orlando Lake Highland Prep 17-10, Keystone Heights 21-7, Fernandina Beach 20-8, Panama City Bay 15-11.

CLASS 4A
1. Clearwater Calvary Christian 30-0
2. Pensacola Catholic 24-7
3. Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian Academy 23-8
4. Jacksonville Providence 23-6
5. Miami Westminster Christian 23-6
6. Orlando The First Academy 23-5
7. Delray Beach American Heritage 22-8
8. Fort Lauderdale University 25-4
9. Fort Myers Bishop Verot 19-9
10. Jacksonville Trinity Christian Academy 18-8
Honorable mention: North Palm Beach Benjamin 18-11, Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy 19-8, Miami Palmer Trinity 19-7, Winter Park Trinity Prep 13-10, Sarasota Cardinal Mooney 17-10-1, Clearwater Central Catholic 15-10, Tallahassee Florida High 17-11.

CLASS 3A
1. Fort Myers Canterbury 27-5
2. Jacksonville University Christian 21-9
3. Miami Archbishop Carroll 26-3
4. Spring Hill Bishop McLaughlin 22-9
5. Tampa Cambridge Christian 23-7
6. Tallahassee Maclay 19-10
7. Largo Indian Rocks Christian 20-9-1
8. St. Petersburg Northside Christian 21-8
9. Tallahassee North Florida Christian 17-10
10. Sarasota Out-of-Door Academy 19-6-2
Honorable Mention: Naples St. John Neumann 19-8, Lake Mary Prep 19-9, Fort Myers Southwest Florida Christian 19-9, Tampa Carrollwood Day 17-10, Lakeland Santa Fe Catholic 16-10, Orange Park St. Johns Country Day 16-11, Oviedo Masters Academy 16-11, Fort Myers Evangelical Christian 16-12, Maitland Orangewood Christian 15-13.

CLASS 2A
1. Lake Worth Trinity Christian 22-6
2. Deltona Trinity Christian 22-9
3. Jacksonville Christ’s Church 21-6
4. Naples Seacrest Country Day 21-9
5. Miami Christian 21-8
6. Fort Pierce St. Andrew’s Episcopal Academy 24-4
7. St. Petersburg Keswick Christian 20-8-1
8. Lecanto Seven Rivers Christian 19-7
9. Brito Miami Private 14-10
10. Lake Worth Christian 19-8
Honorable Mention: Mount Dora Christian Academy 18-8, Miami Westwood Christian 16-7, St. Petersburg Canterbury 18-9, Kissimmee City of Life Christian Academy 15-13, Monticello Aucilla Christian 13-12-1.

CLASS 1A
1. Trenton 27-1
2. Madison County 19-11
3. Santa Rosa South Walton 23-7
4. Sneads 18-12
5. Chipley 19-8
6. Pierson Taylor 21-6
7. Williston 17-9
8. Paxton 16-10
9. Blountstown 23-6
10. Milton Central 17-6
Honorable Mention: Lake Butler Union County 18-10, Bell 17-8, Vernon 17-8, Branford 15-9, Malone 15-9, Panama City Bozeman 15-12, Bratt Northview 14-12, Bristol Liberty County 14-14.

The Prep Zone Power Poll powered by Anytime Fitness of Gainesville – Softball Poll #7 (FINAL POLL)

anytimefitness_gainesvilleNationally-ranked Oakleaf (Orange Park) captures first state softball title and finishes on top of regional rankings

GAINESVILLE — The final regional softball rankings for the 2017 season saw some movement around the top 10. But there was no knocking off Oakleaf (Orange Park) from the top, as the nationally-ranked Knights received all six first-place votes to finish as the unanimous #1 team in The Prep Zone Power Poll.

Oakleaf (30-2) captured its first softball state title, defeating Wellington 6-1 to win the 8A championship in Vero Beach. The Knights also finished atop 8A in the Miracle Sports state softball poll while finishing 2nd in the Miracle Sports all-classification poll, and also are currently ranked 8th nationally by Max Preps.Oakleaf Knights

They took over the top spot in The Prep Zone Power Poll at midseason after winning the prestigious Kissimmee Klassic, and were the #1 team in the last four polls. Oakleaf outscored its five regional and state tournament opponents by a combined 44-1 to steamroll to the 8A title.

Two teams who both advanced to Historic Dodgertown in Vero Beach ended in a tie for 2nd.

Eustis (26-2) advanced to its first state semifinal appearance and knocked off Hardee (Wauchula) 9-5 to advance to the 5A state championship game, where the Panthers came up just short 2-1 in to nationally-ranked Coral Springs Charter for the 5A title. Eustis also finishes 5th in the all-classification state poll.

Also tied for 2nd is 1A state champion Union County (Lake Butler). The Tigers rallied with three runs in the bottom of the 7th of a state semifinal game to beat Chipley 4-3, then captured their first fast-pitch state title with a 5-1 win over three-time defending 1A state champion Chiefland in the title game. Union County (24-2) had previously won a slow-pitch softball state title in 1987.

Finishing 4th is 4A state semifinalist Trinity Christian (Jacksonville). The Conquerors (21-7) advanced to Vero Beach but were eliminated by eventual 4A state champion Westminster Christian (Miami) in the bottom of the 7th inning. Trinity Christian moves up five spots from the most recent poll taken after district tournament play, and were also ranked #3 for 4A in the final state softball poll by Miracle Sports.

Rounding out the top five is Springstead (Spring Hill). The Eagles (25-5) dropped their Region 2-6A final 2-0 at eventual state champion Land O’Lakes, and fall one spot in this final poll. Springstead finished 4th in the final state softball poll for 6A.

Class 2A state runner-up Aucilla Christian (Monticello) leads off the second five at No. 6. The Warriors (20-9) came up just short in their bid for three state titles in a row, dropping the championship game in Vero Beach to Canterbury (St. Petersburg) 2-1 in 9 innings. Despite that, Aucilla Christian, which finished second in the 2A state rankings, rises 10 slots from the previous regional rankings.

Gainesville (23-6) finishes 7th. The defending 7A state champions lost a 6-0 lead in the regional semifinal this year and lost at Columbia (Lake City) on a walk-off wild pitch, 8-7. The Purple Hurricanes dropped two spots from the previous rankings.

Speaking of Columbia, they finish 8th. The Tigers (18-9), who moved up six spots, defeated Creekside (St. Johns) and Gainesville to advance to the Region 1-7A final, but the season ended for Columbia in a 7-3 loss to eventual 7A state runner-up Niceville.

Class 1A state runner-up Chiefland finishes 9th. The Indians (21-7) just missed out on four state titles in a row, dropping the state championship game to Union County. Chiefland knocked off then No. 8 Trenton, 3-0, in the region final, and rallied for two runs in their last at-bat to stun Wewahitchka, 2-1, in the state semifinals, before their 19-game winning streak in regional and state playoff games came to an end against Union County. The Indians had been receiving votes in the previous poll.

Rounding out the top 10 is Baker County (Glen St. Mary). The Wildcats (20-8) stayed put at #10 despite being knocked out in the 5A regional final 2-1 at Walton (DeFuniak Springs).

Among the highlights in the second 10 are Trenton 11th, 6A state semifinalist Ponte Vedra 13th, and 2A state semifinalist Mount Dora Christian at #16. Ponte Vedra (21-8) and Mount Dora Christian (24-6) are new to the poll, along with Chiefland. 

Dropping out is Atlantic Coast (Jacksonville), Episcopal (Jacksonville), Nature Coast Tech (Brooksville), and Mandarin (Jacksonville).

The Prep Zone Power Poll ranks the top 20 high school football, basketball, baseball & softball teams (regardless of FHSAA classification) across 26 counties in North Florida (Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Citrus, Clay, Columbia, Dixie, Duval, Flagler, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Hernando, Jefferson, Lafayette, Lake, Levy, Madison, Marion, Nassau, Putnam, Sumter, St. Johns, Suwannee, Taylor, Union & Volusia counties). It is voted on weekly by sportswriters and sportscasters.

The Prep Zone Power Poll – Softball Poll #7 (FINAL POLL)
(School, followed by classification, first-place votes, record through 5/20, and total voting points)
1. Oakleaf (Orange Park) (8A) (6) (30-2) – 120
T-2. Eustis (5A) (26-2) – 111
T-2. Union County (Lake Butler) (1A) (24-2) – 111
4. Trinity Christian (Jacksonville) (4A) (21-7) – 94
5. Springstead (Spring Hill) (6A) (25-5) – 91
6. Aucilla Christian (Monticello) (2A) (20-9) – 80
7. Gainesville (7A) (23-6) – 71
8. Columbia (Lake City) (7A) (18-9) – 67
9. Chiefland (1A) (21-7) – 61
10. Baker County (Glen St. Mary) (5A) (20-9) – 60
11. Trenton (1A) (22-3) – 58
12. Belleview (6A) (23-6) – 53
13. Ponte Vedra (6A) (21-8) – 46
14. Keystone Heights (5A) (19-10) – 39
15. Spruce Creek (Port Orange) (9A) (19-10) – 32
16. Mount Dora Christian (2A) (24-6) – 31
17. Bartram Trail (St. Johns) (7A) (23-6) – 30
18. West Nassau (Callahan) (5A) (20-8) – 27
19. Santa Fe (Alachua) (5A) (20-7) – 22
20. Deltona (7A) (20-6) – 21
Also receiving votes: Hernando (Brooksville) (5A) (21-10) – 9; Seabreeze (Daytona Beach) (7A) (18-9) – 8; Atlantic Coast (Jacksonville) (8A) (19-9) – 6, Eagle’s View (Jacksonville) (2A) (20-7) – 4; Episcopal (Jacksonville) (4A) (16-5) – 4; Mandarin (Jacksonville) (9A) (18-8) – 3; St. Johns Country Day (Orange Park) (3A) (15-6) – 1.

2017 Babe Ruth Softball District 3 Tournament

babe-ruth-softball-logo-bannerA select number of games during the 2017 Babe Ruth Softball District 3 Tournament from the Hal Brady Recreation Complex in Alachua will be broadcast online (audio only).  Follow us on Facebook & Twitter @ThePrepZone during our ‘live’ broadcasts.

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Click on each game link below to listen ‘live’ and/or ‘archived.’  Click here for brackets.

Thursday, June 8
Santa Fe 12, Fort White 2 (6U)

Friday, June 9
Gainesville 15, Union County 2 (8U)
Palatka 19, Gilchrist 7 (8U)
Santa Fe 16, Gilchrist 5 (10U)
Palatka 16, Union County 1 (10U)

Sunday, June 11
Bradford 10, Union County 0 (12U championship game)

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Trenton baseball highlights big broadcast week ahead

live broadcastBig week ahead with our final show of the year at Sonic on Wednesday night with the state champion Trenton baseball team, followed by youth softball postseason coverage (see full broadcast schedule below).

Event Details: Join Mike Ridaught & Marty Pallman as they talk high school sports from Sonic of Gainesville. Their guests for this final episode of 2016-17 include Trenton baseball coach Adam Burton, along with members of the Tigers’ Class 1A state championship team. We’ll announce The Trophy Shop Athlete of the Week, discuss the final release of The Prep Zone Power Poll for softball, and more. #ThePrepZone.com

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Please note that ThePrepZone.com Sports Report presented by SunState Federal Credit Union every Monday, Wednesday & Friday on 100.9 WOW FM has moved to a new time around 10:15 a.m. You can still hear ThePrepZone.com Nature Coast Sports Report presented by SunState Federal Credit Union every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 7:28 a.m. and repeating at 5:28 p.m. on 93.3 FM & 940 AM in Chiefland/Trenton & 1240 AM in Cross City.

We just announced our final 2016-17 winner for The Trophy Shop Athlete of the Week http://www.theprepzone.com/2017/06/06/the-trophy-shop-athlete-of-the-week-landon-kennedy-trenton/

We’ll also be releasing The Prep Zone Power Poll powered by Anytime Fitness for softball and baseball this week, along with ThePrepZone.com state baseball final poll.

Here is what is coming up this week as part of your sponsorship with The Prep Zone & Ride-Out Productions, Inc. Thanks – have a great week!

Wednesday (TOMORROW), 6-7 p.m. – “The Prep Zone” 
High school show broadcast ‘live’ from Sonic of Gainesville
‘Live’ and ‘archived’ audio available online at www.ThePrepZone.com
Join Mike Ridaught & Marty Pallman as they talk high school sports from Sonic of Gainesville. Their guests for this final episode of 2016-17 include Trenton baseball coach Adam Burton, along with members of the Tigers’ Class 1A state championship team. We’ll announce The Trophy Shop Athlete of the Week, discuss the final release of The Prep Zone Power Poll for softball, and more.

babe-ruth-softball-logo-bannerThursday, 6:55 p.m. – Babe Ruth Softball (6U)
Santa Fe vs. Fort White
‘Live’ and ‘archived’ audio available online at www.ThePrepZone.com & www.Floridacast.com
Join Mike Ridaught (Play-by-play) for Day #1 of the District 3 tournament from the Hal Brady Recreation Complex in Alachua.

Friday, 8 a.m. – Babe Ruth Softball (8U)
Gainesville vs. Union County
‘Live’ and ‘archived’ audio available online at www.ThePrepZone.com & www.Floridacast.com
Join Mike Ridaught (Play-by-play) for Day #2 of the District 3 tournament from the Hal Brady Recreation Complex in Alachua.

Friday, 10 a.m. – Babe Ruth Softball (8U)
Gilchrist vs. Palatka
‘Live’ and ‘archived’ audio available online at www.ThePrepZone.com & www.Floridacast.com
Join Mike Ridaught (Play-by-play) for Day #2 of the District 3 tournament from the Hal Brady Recreation Complex in Alachua.

Friday, 4 p.m. – Babe Ruth Softball (10U)
TBD (Winners’ bracket game)
‘Live’ and ‘archived’ audio available online at www.ThePrepZone.com & www.Floridacast.com
Join Mike Ridaught (Play-by-play) for Day #2 of the District 3 tournament from the Hal Brady Recreation Complex in Alachua.

Friday, 6 p.m. – Babe Ruth Softball (10U)
TBD (Winners’ bracket game)
‘Live’ and ‘archived’ audio available online at www.ThePrepZone.com & www.Floridacast.com
Join Mike Ridaught (Play-by-play) for Day #2 of the District 3 tournament from the Hal Brady Recreation Complex in Alachua.

Sunday, 11:30 a.m. – Babe Ruth Softball (12U)
TBD (Championship game)*
‘Live’ and ‘archived’ audio available online at www.ThePrepZone.com & www.Floridacast.com
Join Mike Ridaught (Play-by-play) for the final day of the District 3 tournament from the Hal Brady Recreation Complex in Alachua.

*We’ll also broadcast the “if necessary” game at 2 p.m.

The Trophy Shop Athlete of the Week – Landon Kennedy (Trenton)

The Trophy ShopThe Trophy Shop Athlete of the Week Presented by State Farm agent Mark McGriff for the week of May 22 is LANDON KENNEDY* of the Trenton baseball team.

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*The junior tossed a 5-hitter and allowed no earned runs in a 3-2 win against Madison County in the Class 1A state championship game. He walked only two and struck out three in the complete-game victory.

Kennedy dislocated his left shoulder in the 2nd inning but popped it back into place and finished his championship appearance with 99 pitches thrown. Kennedy ended the season with a record of 8-0 for the Tigers (27-1), who finished the season with a 20-game winning streak and won their 2nd state title in the past five years.

This is the final award for the 2016-17 season.  Congratulations to our weekly winners.  For more information about The Trophy Shop Athlete of the Week, please contact mike@theprepzone.com.

Previous 2016-17 winners:

May 15 – Devin Lewis (Union County softball)
The Stetson signee had the game-winning hit in a 4-3 win against Chipley in the Class 1A state semifinals, driving in two runs on a double in the bottom of the 7th inning as the Tigers rallied from a 3-1 deficit in their final at-bat. In the championship game, the senior had an RBI double and drove in two runs total in a 5-1 win against 3-time defending state champion Chiefland, helping Union County (23-2) to its first fast-pitch state softball title in school history.

May 8 – Trent Simmons (Trenton baseball)
Simmons pitched nine innings and allowed just one run as the top-ranked Tigers defeated No. 6 Taylor (Pierson), 2-1 in nine innings, to advance to the Class 1A Region Final. The Hillsborough Community College signee only allowed five hits and one walk and struck out 12 for the Tigers (24-1).

May 1 – Nadiria Evans (Oak Hall girls’ track & field)
The senior helped lead the Lady Eagles to their second consecutive state title. Evans contributed key points in the triple jump and the 400 meters, plus she ran legs on the state champion 4×800 relay team and anchored the 4×400-meter relay, which finished fourth. She set a personal best and was a state runner-up in the triple jump.

April 24 – Emma Shelton (Buchholz girls’ tennis)
Shelton helped lead the Lady Bobcats to their second state tournament in three years and their first state championship appearance since 1985. Buchholz swept Newsome and Winter Park at the state tournament to advance to the title match, but lost to 5-time state champion Dr. Krop (Miami) in the final. Watson went undefeated at the Class 4A state tournament and had a win in doubles against Dr. Krop. She is undefeated in singles for two years running. The sophomore, who won a Regional Final doubles match after losing the first set but came back and won the second and the tiebreaker, had to win this doubles match to make it to the state tournament.

April 17 – Talaysha Williams (Eastside girls’ track & field)
Williams helped lead the Eastside girls’ track and field team to the Class 2A-District 5 title. The senior scored a team-high 32 points in leading the Lady Rams to their fifth championship in six years and third in a row. Williams won the 100-meter hurdles, finished second in the long jump and triple jump and finished third in the 300-meter hurdles.

April 10 – Sara Michal (Gainesville girls’ tennis)
The senior helped lead the Gainesville girls’ tennis team to the Class 3A-District 5 title at the Jonesville Tennis Center. Michal won an individual singles district title and she teamed up with freshman Olivia Bryant to win No. 1 doubles.

April 3 – Kamario Bell (Columbia boys’ weightlifting)
Bell helped lead the Tigers’ boys weightlifting team to a Class 2A state runner-up finish at DeLand High School by winning an individual state title. The senior, who will play football at Southeastern University in the fall, totaled 720 pounds (400 bench, 320 clean and jerk) to win the 199-pound division.

March 27 – Georgia Clark (Santa Fe girls’ lacrosse)
Clark helped lead the Raiders to a 3-0 week. She found the back of the net five times to lead the Raiders to an 11-7 win at Apopka. The freshman scored a total of nine goals to lead Santa Fe over Mandarin (Jacksonville) in the Raiders’ final game of the season. The Lady Raiders (7-6) finish their second season as a program with a winning record after winning only two games last season.

March 20 – Teala Howard (Union County softball)
The junior helped lead the top-ranked Class 1A Tigers to a 2-0 week. Howard was a perfect 3-for-3 at the plate with a home run, double, five RBIs and two stolen bases for the Tigers (13-1, 7-0) in a 13-0 district win against Williston. In a 10-6 win at 3-time defending state champion Chiefland, she went 3-for-4 and scored three runs.

March 13 – Ike Walker (St. Francis Catholic boys’ track & field)
Walker won two events at the Alachua County track & field championships. He won the discus and shot put, setting two school records in the process. Walker finished first in the shot put with a throw of 43-7 and first in the discus with a score of 121-2 in helping the Wolves to a 6th-place finish overall.

March 6 – Ethan Thompson (Santa Fe baseball)
Thompson helped lead the Raiders to a 3-0 week. In a 10-0 win against Palatka, the sophomore went 3-for-4 with two RBIs and two runs scored. Against P.K. Yonge, his first inning 2-run homerun helped spark the Raiders to an 8-3 victory against the Blue Wave. For the week, Thompson was 5-for-9 with 6 RBIs and six runs scored with two doubles and his first homerun of the season. He was also 3-for-3 in stolen bases in a 17-4 win against Newberry.

February 27 – Brittney Robinson (Santa Fe softball)
The senior helped lead the Raiders to a 4-1 week as she went 10-for-16 with six runs scored, 10 RBIs and a triple. Robinson’s best game came in a 15-0 win against Bolles (Jacksonville). She went 3-for-4 with 4 RBI, two runs scored, and she was 2-for-2 in stolen bases. Robinson had at least two hits in four of Santa Fe’s five games during the week.

February 20 – Hallie Karas (Gainesville softball)
Karas had three multi-hit games in helping lead the Hurricanes to a 3-0 week. The junior batted .538 for the week, including a 3-for-5 performance with one double, two RBIs and two runs scored in a 12-5 win at Columbia (Lake City). She finished the week 7-for-13 with 3 RBIs and four runs scored.

February 13 – Nick Baskin Jr. (St. Francis Catholic boys’ basketball)
Baskin scored 25 points and had five steals as the Wolves (18-7) won at Pensacola Christian Academy, 76-60, in a Class 3A boys’ basketball regional semifinal. The win secured St. Francis Catholic’s second trip to a regional final in school history.

February 6 – Clifford Jackson (Dixie County boys’ basketball)
Jackson helped lead the Bears to the Class 1A-District 7 title by scoring 52 points in three games, including a game-high 20 points in a 76-30 district quarterfinal win against Cedar Key. The senior guard scored 19 points and had three steals in a 71-52 win against Bronson in the semifinals, and he also contributed 13 points in a 63-58 win against top-seed Bell in the championship game.

January 30 – Kacey Carter (Fort White girls’ weightlifting)
The sophomore forward helped lead the Lady Tigers (22-3 heading into the district tournament) to a 2-0 week. On Tuesday, McHenry finished with 30 points, including four 3-pointers, adding six rebounds and five steals as Trenton defeated Williston, 78-51. Two days later, in the regular season finale, she had 15 points, 10 rebounds and five steals as Trenton defeated Newberry, 47-30, in a non-district game.

January 23 – Standrea McHenry (Trenton girls’ basketball)
The sophomore forward helped lead the Lady Tigers (22-3 heading into the district tournament) to a 2-0 week. On Tuesday, McHenry finished with 30 points, including four 3-pointers, adding six rebounds and five steals as Trenton defeated Williston, 78-51. Two days later, in the regular season finale, she had 15 points, 10 rebounds and five steals as Trenton defeated Newberry, 47-30, in a non-district game.

January 16 – Kim Melton (Santa Fe girls’ soccer)
Melton had a big week in leading Santa Fe to its fourth straight girls’ soccer district title. She began the week by scoring six goals in an 8-0 win against Crescent City in the Raiders’ opening game of the Class 2A-District 5 tournament. She followed that up by scoring all three goals in a 3-0 win against Newberry in the semifinals. Then, in the championship, the senior forward had all four goals in a 4-1 win against No. 2 seed P.K. Yonge (Gainesville) to win the title and secure a first-round playoff game at home on Thursday, Jan. 26.

January 9 – Devin Lawrence (Hawthorne boys’ basketball)
The junior helped lead the Hornets (16-3) to a 3-0 week, including a 2-0 mark in 1A-District 6 to stay unbeaten (11-0) in league play. On Saturday, Lawrence scored 25 points, grabbed five rebounds and added four assists in a 70-68 win in overtime against Eastside. In a 76-70 district win against Williston on Thursday, he had 12 points, five rebounds, four assists and three steals. Lawrence began the week by shooting 64% from the floor against district foe Newberry, scoring a game-high 18 points with five rebounds, four assists and three steals.

January 2 – Dylan Murray (Williston boys’ basketball)
Murray led the Class 1A Red Devils to a 3-0 week by averaging just under a double-double (22.3 points/9.7 rebounds). The senior forward scored a team-high 17 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in a 69-48 district win against Fort White, followed by 21 points and 11 rebounds against Hilliard in a 72-57 league victory. He finished the week by scoring 29 points and eight rebounds in a 68-54 win against Class 9A Lyman (Longwood) at the Dante Anderson Memorial Invitational.

December 12 – Caio Carvalho (Keystone Heights boys’ soccer)
Carvalho helped lead the Indians (11-3-1) to a 2-1 week. The senior scored two goals and added an assist in a 5-0 district win at Newberry. Carvalho began the week by scoring two goals and assisting on two other goals in a 6-2 win at Palatka.

December 5 – Ailey Tebbett (Oak Hall girls’ soccer)
The senior helped lead the Lady Eagles (8-2-1) to a 2-1 week by recording two shutouts. The University of Florida commit made 30 saves, and she also scored a goal by coming out of her goalkeeper position for a penalty kick in a 2-0 win against Hamilton County. Tebbett, who currently holds a 3.7 GPA, has 93 saves in nine games, and 996 saves in her varsity career despite missing her sophomore year due to injury.

November 28 – Macey Martin (Buchholz girls’ soccer)
Martin helped lead the Bobcats to a 4-0 week, including a first-place finish at the Maclay Invitational in Tallahassee. The sophomore had a goal in a 4-0 win at Mandarin (Jacksonville) and two or more goals in each of the Bobcats’ three tournament games (total of eight goals) in tournament wins against Lincoln (Tallahassee), 3-2, Columbia (Lake City), 5-2, and Florida High (Tallahassee), 9-1.

November 21 – Lee Ducharme (P.K. Yonge girls’ soccer)
The junior forward single-handily outscored Keystone Heights in leading the Blue Wave to a 6-3 District 5-2A win. Ducharme scored four goals, including a hat trick in the first half in helping P.K. Yonge to a commanding 4-0 lead at the break. That’s 10 goals in two games for Ducharme, who had six goals in a win against Interlachen.

November 14 – Ayanna Rollins (Oak Hall girls’ basketball)
Rollins helped lead the Lady Eagles to a 2-0 week. The junior guard had 14 points, eight rebounds, two assists and five steals in a 59-4 rout of Florida School for the Deaf & Blind (St. Augustine). She followed that up with a monster game against Bronson, scoring 19 points and recording 15 rebounds in a 64-17 win.

November 7 – Naomi Peng (Eastside girls’ swimming & diving)
The senior won the Class 2A state diving title, leading to a top 10 finish overall for the Lady Rams at the FHSAA Swimming & Diving state championships in Stuart. According to the Gainesville Sun, Peng’s state title marked the Rams’ first girls individual state title since Allison Wagner won a pair of them in 1994. Peng helped lead the Eastside girls’ swimming & diving team to a sixth place finish overall.

October 31 – Grace Blair (Oak Hall girls’ cross country)
Blair won Oak Hall’s first individual cross country state title in school history while leading the Lady Eagles to the Class 1A state championship – their second title overall. The junior finished with a personal best time of 18:22.85.

October 24 – Mindy Herrick (Buchholz girls’ golf)
The University of North Florida commit helped lead the Lady ‘Cats to a third place finish at the FHSAA Class 3A state tournament. The Bobcats finished with a two-day total of 638, behind only West Orange (625) and state champion Lake Mary (614). Herrick finished second individually with a 1-over par 145 in two rounds.

October 17 – Logan Locascio (Gainesville boys’ cross country)
The senior helped lead the Hurricanes to the Class 3A-District 5 cross country championship. Locascio finished second in a time of 16 minutes and 21.20 seconds to take top area honors.

October 10 – Luke Whittemore (Buchholz football)
Whittemore caught nine passes for 220 yards and a TD as the Bobcats (4-2, 2-0) stayed unbeaten in 7A-District 3 with a 17-10 win at Bartram Trail (St. Johns). The senior, who is a Troy commit, hauled in an 86-yard scoring pass. He also had five carries for 29 yards and a 25-yard kick return.

October 3 – Tyler Winkel (Gainesville football)
The senior was a perfect 4-for-4 on extra points, including the game-winner in double-overtime, and he also added a 31-yard FG, as the Class 6A ‘Canes edged rival Buchholz, 31-30, to snap a two-game losing streak against the Class 7A state-ranked ‘Cats.

September 26 – Blake Sanders (Keystone Heights football)
The junior running back had a career night with 277 yards on 47 carries to go along with four touchdowns as the visiting Indians defeated P.K. Yonge, 25-19 in double-overtime, in a 4A-District 3 game. Sanders had the game-winning 10-yard score on the Indians’ first play in the second OT. Keystone ran 54 plays on offense, and Sanders touched the ball on 49 of them (47 handoffs, two receptions).

September 19 – Jenna Wiggs (The Rock volleyball)
Wiggs helped lead The Rock to a first-place finish at the Gator Town Classic at Buchholz. The senior finished the tournament with 31 service points, 85 digs and seven aces, including one to end the match. In that third set, she scored the last four points, and point 25 was an ace. She served at 99 percent. The Rock (16-4) had wins over Citrus (25-7, 25-11), Okeechobee (25-11, 25-15), Santa Fe (25-10, 25-17), and Ocala Forest (25-27, 25-17, 25-21, 25-22) in the semifinals.

September 12 – Andre Hampton (Union County football)
The senior linebacker had 29 total tackles with six for a loss in the Tigers’ 43-8 win over Hilliard in the District 6-1A opener for both teams. The 29 tackles for one game is the most recorded by a Union County player in the modern era.

September 5 – Jakhai Mitchem (Newberry football)
Mitchem carried the ball 13 times for 187 yards and four TDs as Newberry upset Class 1A No. 5 Union County (Lake Butler), 40-22, for its first win against the Tigers in four years. The sophomore had scoring runs of 20, 28, 15 and 14 yards as the Panthers (3-0) remained undefeated.

August 29 – Jack Holloway (Gainesville boys’ golf)
The senior claimed low medalist honors in Gainesville’s quad match victories over Buchholz, Eastside & Newberry at Ironwood Golf Course. Holloway parred holes two through seven and birdied number eight en route to a 37 total. He helped the Hurricanes (4-0) stay unbeaten.

August 22 – Jacquez Jernigan (Newberry football)
Jernigan, who plays fullback, scored three rushing TDs to help lead the Class 1A Panthers to a 22-6 win at 4A Santa Fe (Alachua). The senior overcame two early fumbles and finished with 129 yards on 24 carries. He had TD runs of 6, 1 and 11 yards.

Mark McGriffThe Trophy Shop Athlete-of-the-Week is presented by State Farm Agent Mark McGriff of Gainesville. For more information on auto, life and health insurance, call Mark at 352-372-8406. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.

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FHSAA Hall of Fame Class of 2017 Announced

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fhsaa shieldGAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Florida High School Athletic Association is proud to announce the eight-member FHSAA Hall of Fame Class of 2017.

The 27th class to be inducted, the FHSAA Hall of Fame celebrates more than 90 years of interscholastic competition featuring some of the most accomplished student-athletes, coaches, administrators and officials from the state of Florida.

“We are thrilled to honor the careers of these eight exceptional people who have spent their lives dedicated to enriching education-based athletics in the state of Florida,” FHSAA incoming Executive Director George Tomyn said. “They are an oustanding illustration of greatness and we are proud to call them FHSAA Hall of Famers.”

A special induction ceremony will take place in Gainesville on Sunday, September 17. The newest class of FHSAA Hall of Fame inductees is (in alphabetical order):

Vassar Carlton, a student-athlete considered one of the most dynamic athletes in Brevard County history. The former Chief Justice of the Florida Supreme Court lettered in football, basketball and baseball from 1926-31 at Cocoa High School.

Ernie Chatman, a legendary coach who found success in five sports over five decades in Hernando County. The 1997 FHSAA State Championship winner was named the St. Petersburg Times Coach of the Year 19 times.

David Jarrett, an official from the East Coach Officials Association in Palm Beach County who has earned a whopping 24 state final assignments in the past 25 years. The former NFHS Florida High School Football Official of the Year has worked 12 state championship games since moving to Florida in 1985.

Bill Kramer, a football coach who led Naples High to a pair of state championships, including the first by any school in Southwest Florida. Kramer has also coached several state champions in track & field.

Michael Parks, an official from Crestview who has umpired in the FHSAA State Series for baseball from 1996-present. The leader of the Miracle Strip Officials Association has also been selected to work four football state championship games.

Mike Pittman, the first coach in Florida history to lead a school to four-consecutive football state championships. Pittman led Suwanee High to an overall record of 92-37 from 1985-96 after the Bulldogs had finished the previous 14 seasons under .500.

Mark Schusterman, a softball coach who has won six state championships, made 11 Final Four appearances, brought home 13 regional titles and captured 29 district crowns. Schusterman was instrumental in helping the state of Florida transition from slowpitch to fastpitch softball.

Brian Wheatley, a four-time state championship coach in volleyball who has led Venice High to 16-consecutive 20-win seasons. Wheatley has had 17 former student-athletes become coaches following their playing days.

Tyrese Cooper, Symone Mason Claim Track Awards

Sports-Award-Logo_Color_Florida Dairy FarmerGAINESVILLE (June 2) – Sophomore Tyrese Cooper of American High School and senior Symone Mason of Miami Southridge High School have been named the 2017 Florida Dairy Farmers Mr. Track and Field and Miss Track and Field following a final round of voting by a statewide panel of high school track and field coaches and media representatives.

Cooper, who in 2016 became the first freshman to win the Mr. Track award, became a repeat winner of the award after running the fastest times in all classes in sweeping the boys’ Class 3A state titles in the 200 meters (21.13) and 400 meters (45.51) and running the second-best time overall (10.63) in finishing second in the 100 meters. His 400-meter time set a national high school record and he also set the national indoor record of 32.87 in the 300 meters this season.

Cooper, who was earlier named the Class 3A boys’ track-athlete-of-the-year, won this year’s Mr. Track award with 92 points finishing ahead of Class 4A track athlete-of-the-year Jamal Walton of Miramar (75), Class 2A award winner Tyson Campbell of American Heritage (44) and Class 1A award winner Alex Shields of The First Academy (34).

Mason swept the girls’ Class 4A 100-meter, 200-meter and 400-meter titles at this year’s state meet. The University of Miami signee posted the nation’s fastest 100 meters (11.24) and second fastest 200 and 400 meter times this season in establishing herself as the country’s top prep sprinter.

Mason, who was earlier named Class 4A girls’ track-athlete-of-the-year, won this year’s Miss Track award with 86 points, finishing ahead of Class 2A track athlete-of-the-year and 2016 Miss Track winner Caitlin Collier of The Bolles School (75), Class 1A award winner Grace Blair of Oak Hall School (27) and Class 3A award winner Kristlin Gear of Fort Myers (24).

The Florida Dairy Farmers Sports Awards program exemplifies Florida Dairy Farmers’ commitment to the state’s youth. This is the 25th year of these unique awards as we honor the state’s top athletes and coaches in an all-time high 30 sanctioned and recognized FHSAA sports. The program also emphasizes to young people the importance of keeping dairy products a primary part of their diet in their overall nutrition plan.

2017 FINAL VOTING RESULTS: (Points awarded on a 10-7-5 basis)

Athlete Total Points 1st-Place Votes
Tyrese Cooper, American 92 8
Jamal Walton, Miramar 75 3
Tyson Campbell, American Heritage 44 0
Alex Shields, The First Academy 34 0

Athlete Total Points 1st-Place Votes
Symone Mason, Southridge 86 6
Caitlin Collier, The Bolles School 75 4
Grace Blair, Oak Hall School 27 0
Kristlin Gear, Fort Myers 24 0