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April 3 2011
Paralympic Sailing Team Will Compete
in 2012 Paralympic Games
Team USA674 Photo by  Fried Elliott  www.friedbits.com
Story by Sheila Tramontana, OurtownFLA.com
The 3 man team of Rick Doerr, Hugh Freund and Tampa resident Brad Kendell is sponsored by AlphaGraphics and will compete in events all over the world in preparation for the 2012 Paralympic games to be held in London, England. Team USA674 consists of three men with indomitable spirits who have quite a resume of accomplishments.

Excerpt from http://sailingteams.ussailing.org <They were recently named February Team of the Month by the Alphagraphics US Olympic Committee.
The Sonar team of Rick Doerr, Hugh Freund and Brad Kendell compete in a 3 person open keelboat class and had a stellar February of competition with two back-to-back events. In the St Petersburg, FL  N.O.O.D. Regatta, they finished second among a fleet of 10 competing boats, both able-bodied and disabled sailing teams. They missed the gold by one point after three days of racing. The following week, they won the inaugural Sail to Prevail Paralympic Regatta in St. Petersburg, which featured the top American and Canadian Paralympic hopefuls. During the 10-race series, the racing was extremely close among the top U.S. Sonar teams (all are members of US Sailing Team AlphaGraphics), but it was their consistency that brought home the victory. In January in Miami, FL, spectacular wind and sunny skies were the backdrop for day 5 of racing at US SAILING’s Rolex Miami OCR.  In the final day of racing for Paralympic courses Rick Doerr, Brad Kendell and Hugh Freund were top Americans in the Sonar class, ending the regatta in 4th overall.>

Brad Kendell, a Tampa native who attended USF and Clearwater High School has been a member of the US SAILING TEAM ALPHAGRAPHICS since 2007 and was a member of the 2010 US SAILING's Paralympic Team of the Year Brad also fishes competitively and was an angler fishing for the  KHS & S Construction team in 2008 when they won the Professional Tarpon Tournament in Boca Grande in Week 4 and also competed in the 2008 Red Bull Flugtag in Tampa.  His sailing team also finished 1st in the 2009 America Regatta and the 2010 Sperry NOOD in St Pete. He has competed in Greece in the IFDS World Championships as well as traveling across the US. OurtownFLA.com would like for everyone to support Brad in his teammates in their quest for Paralympic Gold and you can do so by donating to their campaign at Team USA 674 Sailing Foundation of NY PO Box 267 Cos Cob, CT 06807. Read more about the team at www.teamusa674.com or follow them on Facebook/Team USA 674. You can read more about the Paralympic Games at http://usparalympics.org/

 
April 3 2011
TRAVERSE Horse Show
Coming up at Lake Park
 

TRAVERSE (Trauma Resolution And Victims’ Essential Recovery Services) was originally incorporated as a Florida Not-for-Profit Corporation in August of 1993. They will be hosting a family fun horse show on April 16 at Lake Park beginning at 10am. The event will consist of Barrel racing, poles, flag race, keyhole, texas barrels and pony express. Enter all events for $25 for free to watch! Come out and support TRAVERSE. TRAVERSE is a program of experiential group therapy which works with an equestrian theme to assist children in the healing process from trauma or loss.  Horsemanship provides the context and motivation for group treatment which integrates relationship, developmental, cognitive, behavioral, trauma, and group theory.  The program is specifically designed to meet the needs of children who have been physically, sexually, or emotionally abused, or children who have lost family to death or divorce.  Empowerment is the hallmark of healing from victimization and managing a 1,000 pound horse at a lope is undeniably empowering. Beginning in 1994 TRAVERSE started providing services to individual children who had been referred by a local mental health agency. While each of the children had been diagnosed as severely disturbed and treatment had been initiated in a traditional mental health setting, the children’s persistent opposition to, or refusal of, this treatment, rendered it useless.  After a year of working in an accepting, supportive, and challenging environment with horses, each of these children showed significant improvement in family adjustment, and school performance. Additionally, they each attended a community horse show and ribboned.  This success was the catalyst for the implementation of a formal, group program in 1996 with similar positive results.  In May, 2008, the “Storm Riders” were the 20th group to graduate from the program. Over the years, TRAVERSE has spent much time and effort in professionalizing its program.  Organizational tasks, such assecuring a 501(c)3 from the Internal Revenue Service and tax-exempt status from the state were important first steps.  TRAVERSE attained the status of a NARHA PREMIER ACCREDITED CENTER in 2002. Visit www.traversekids.org to learn more.

 
 
March 2011
Special Olympic Games
at Land O Lakes Rec Center
 
 
Special Olympics began in Pasco County in 1975 with 175 participants. They currently have over 900 registered Special Olympians in Pasco County and offer competition at the local, area, state and international levels. The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year round sports training and athletic competition for persons eight years of age and older with intellectual disabilities. Volunteers are an important part of their program utilizing over 500 volunteers a year from local schools and the community. In Pasco County, they offer over 16 sports. There is no cost to the athletes or their families to participate in their program as they rely solely on donations & fundraisers to obtain the approximately $70,000 per year to run their program. The money is used to cover the participants’ registration fees, uniforms, transportation and ribbons. Donations also will be used to purchase equipment and supplies needed to operate their local Games. All coordinators, coaches, volunteers and chaperones work from the heart! Please help support the Pasco County branch of the Special Olympians in our community. You can visit their website at www.specialolympicspasco.org


In Photos
… Land O'Lakes High School Council for Exceptional Children members Rebecca Dallman, Hallie Grimes and Kenzie Puhalski are working hard under the direction of Coach Vicky King. … Land O'Lakes High School Gold Gators Leeann Pierce and Cynthia Lagreca race for the ball at the 2011 Special Olympic Soccer Games held at the Recreational Center in Land O'Lakes. … 14 month old Olivia Nehr of Port Richey takes a break from cheering on big brother Cliff to retrieve the ball at the 2011 Special Olympic Soccer Games held at the Recreational Center in Land O'Lakes. …Wesley Chapel’s Matthew Harvigan and Jesse Viens takes the ball down for the Wildcats in their match against River Ridge… Wesley Chapel Wildcats (other team members 32 Teddy Johnson, 43 Jeremy Startz and G Lindsey Blanset.) …River Ridge.

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District Swim Meet
Pasco County Schools
 
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Various Schools
October 28, 2010
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Land O Lakes Man
Attempting 50 Mile Run

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Summer Soccer at
Land O’Lakes Recreation Center
 
The most important lesson to learn at the Eddie Oyakhilome Soccer Camp is hydrate: Vanessa Jordan a 7th grader Academy at the Lakes, Gabby Bierhorst an 8th grader at John Long, Kyndal Ward Pineville Middle School Camille King, an 8th grader at John Long middle school and Reagan Goiran an 7th grade student at Imagine School replace some liquids worked off during practice.
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 Rowing Classes on Lake Saxon
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Adult Softball at the Recreational
Park in Land O'Lakes
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Adult Football
Marauders vs Wolf Pack
 
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Special Olympics Soccer
Zephyrhills vs Gulf
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Wesley Chapel  Lacrosse
Tournament of Champions
On January 2nd, 2010, Pasco County hosted the Wesley Chapel Lacrosse Tournament of Champions at the Wesley Chapel District Park. Photos by T.V. Masella Jr. of OurtownFLA.com
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January 2, 2010
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Harry Olsen Golf Tournament
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Swim Meet Pasco County HS at New Tampa YMCA

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Summer High School Football LOLHS, WRHS, SHS, WCHS, AHS, PHS

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JAMM Sports Basketball Practice

 

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SCFL Second Chance Football Pasco

Panthers vs New Port Richey Sharks

 

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Big Cricket Match held last weekend at Wesley Chapel County Park

By Joe Roberts, IAPJ

Aamer Nawaz, President of the Wesley Chapel Cricket Club, pitches the ball in their big Cricket Match held last weekend at Wesley Chapel County Park November 29, 2008.

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I9 Sports Game 3 Basketball

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I9 Sports Game 2 Basketball

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I9 Sports Game 1 Basketball

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Athletes Who Care Triathlon (Wesley Chapel, Dade City, LOL, Trinity)

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Wesley Chapel’s Kaley Maples races to complete the first leg of the “Tri Fever” Distance at the Athletes Who Care Triathlon. The annual event was held in Land O’ Lakes on August 9.  Maples had to run one mile, bike ride four miles, and swim 100 yards in the pool at the Land O’ Lakes Rec Center.  Approximately 400 athletes participated.  For more information, go to www.athleteswhocare.org.  Dawn Khalil and son eight year-old Danny Khalil, of Wesley Chapel participated in the Athletes Who Care Triathlon held in Land O’ Lakes on August 9. The “Tri Fever” Distance offered a one mile run, a four mile bike ride, and a 100 yard swim in the pool at the Land O’ Lakes Rec Center.  Approximately 400 athletes participated.  For more information, go to www.athleteswhocare.org.  Jordyn Garves (on left), and Teresa Lawhead, of Dade City, participated in the Athletes Who Care Triathlon held in Land O’ Lakes on August 9. The “Tri Fever” Distance offered a one mile run, a four mile bike ride, and a 100 yard swim in the pool at the Land O’ Lakes Rec Center.  Approximately 400 athletes participated.  For more information, go to www.athleteswhocare.org.

Nine year-old Erin Prinz, of Land O’ Lakes, finishes the second leg of the “Tri Fever” Distance at the Athletes Who Care Triathlon. The annual event was held in Land O’ Lakes on August 9.  Prinz had to run one mile, bike ride four miles, and swim 100 yards in the pool at the Land O’ Lakes Rec Center.  Approximately 400 athletes participated.  For more information, go to www.athleteswhocare.org. Devin Prinz, of Land O’ Lakes, finishes the second leg of the “Tri Fever” Distance at the Athletes Who Care Triathlon. The annual event was held in Land O’ Lakes on August 9.  Prinz had to run one mile, bike ride four miles, and swim 100 yards in the pool at the Land O’ Lakes Rec Center.  Approximately 400 athletes participated.  For more information, go to www.athleteswhocare.org.   Land O’ Lakes resident Romina McCloskey holds on to her mom Sandra McKloskey at the Athletes Who Care Triathlon held in Land O’ Lakes on August 9. The “Tri Fever” Distance offered a one mile run, a four mile bike ride, and a 100 yard swim in the pool at the Land O’ Lakes Rec Center.  Approximately 400 athletes participated.  For more information, go to www.athleteswhocare.org. Photos of this and other events by Faith Jordan-Masella are on www.LandOLakesFLA.com.

 Land O’ Lakes mothers and daughters participated in the Athletes Who Care Triathlon held in Land O’ Lakes on August 9. Pictured are (from left): Sarah Llanos and her eight year-old daughter Alina Llanos, along with Kim Herrman and her daughter Klein Herrman.  The “Tri Fever” Distance offered a one mile run, a four mile bike ride, and a 100 yard swim in the pool at the Land O’ Lakes Rec Center.  Approximately 400 athletes participated.  For more information, go to www.athleteswhocare.org.  Tom Eckel and his nine year-old daughter Haley Eckel, of Land O’ Lakes participated in the Athletes Who Care Triathlon held in Land O’ Lakes on August 9. The “Tri Fever” Distance offered a one mile run, a four mile bike ride, and a 100 yard swim in the pool at the Land O’ Lakes Rec Center.  Approximately 400 athletes participated.  For more information, go to www.athleteswhocare.org.  Ten year-old Brandon Bombei, of Trinity, participated in the Athletes Who Care Triathlon held in Land O’ Lakes on August 9. The “Tri Fever” Distance offered a one mile run, a four mile bike ride, and a 100 yard swim in the pool at the Land O’ Lakes Rec Center.  Approximately 400 athletes participated.  For more information, go to www.athleteswhocare.org.

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Cricket Match at Wesley Chapel District Park

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Gold Medalist at Land O'Lakes

 Swim Meet

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Stacy Bishop at Hellenic Pro Soccer Camp

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July 16, 2008 - 01

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Jason Rouser Gold Medal Speed Trainer

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Private Coach/ Personal Trainer Jason Rouser (352) 567-3989 works with athletes and teams to increase their speed and agility. Jason won the Gold Metal at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta and looks to help the Schools in Pasco County to take the next step. 

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2nd Amendment Club train Co-eds

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The Second Amendment Club in Pasco trained about 25 college students from the Knight Rifle Association of UCF including (center) Kristen Barnes of Zephyrhills and other students (from left) April Young, Karen Chrisman, Bianca Sabrkani and Casey Jo Cooper at their clubs private range in Pasco County in self-defense. John DiGaetano, President of the club and two time Purple Heart award recipient in Viet Nam, said the student group is interested in their rights to legally carry firearms in order to protect themselves from those who mean to do them harm. “Our club has partnered with this group because we feel that if they want to carry a firearm then they should be properly trained” Said DiGaetano. The club shoots on the second Saturday of the month at their private range at Fairhaven Farms, located on Route 52, right off the Suncoast Parkway in Pasco County, from 9:00am to 3:00pm. For more information call 813-973-8918 or go to www.secondamendmentclub.org.

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Flag Football at Sports and Field

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Ely Payne of Land O’Lakes High School attempts a circus catch at the first flag football game, held at Sports + Field, on Sunday April 20. If you would like to join them bring your rubber cleats or tennis shoes and $10 for non-members (free for members) next Sunday between noon and 3 pm. Questions call 948-5500. They are also forming a Youth Basketball League starting May 3 and a Summer Camp starting June 2. Call Antwon Gildon at (813) 377-7973 for more information.

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LAND O'LAKES HOSTS TOURNAMENT SOCCER March 29, 2008 - 06 / 07

W Pasco vs West Kendall

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Pensacola vs Miami

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All Pasco High School Track Meet at Wesley Chapel

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Jasmine Pleasant of Wesley Chapel HS, Karis Bertling of Ridgewood HS and Elyse Houston 100 Meter Dash.

 

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Wesley Chapel   0008Patie Shackley of Wesley Chapel HS and Jennifer Johnson 100 Meter Hurdles. 0064 Jasmine Pleasant of Wesley Chapel HS 100 Meter Dash. 0065… Jasmine Pleasant of Wesley Chapel HS, Karis Bertling of Ridgewood HS and Elyse Houston 100 Meter Dash. 0076… Shan Houston of Wesley Chapel HS 100 Meter Dash. 0075… Ashley Hinds of Wesley Chapel HS 100 Meter Dash. 0042 Jeff Webster of Wesley Chapel HS winner in the 110 and 300 meter hurdles. 0123 Kevin Diaz, Brian Cox and Matthew Newnam of Wesley Chapel HS pole vault. 0123… Kevin Diaz of Wesley Chapel HS

Land O’Lakes  0061 Nicolle Forcier, Renea Porsch, Lailonia Kailimai and Alyssa Brandt of Land O’Lakes HS came in 2nd place in the 4 x 800 meter.  0077 Holly Gerken of Sunlake HS 110 Meter Dash.  0121 Zack Grunewald of Land O’Lakes HS came in 2nd place in the pole vault stands with his fellow Gators, Dan Szymanski and Ryan Lane. 0221 0223… Zack Grunewald of Land O’Lakes HS came in 2nd place in the pole vault.  0109 Felix Soto of Land O’Lakes HS came in 1st place in the 800, 1600 and the 3200.

Trinity     0015Clearing the bar at 6 foot to take 1st place in the High Jump was Brandon Mundy of Mitchell HS. 0064 Karis Bertling of Ridgewood HS 100 Meter Dash. 0086 Hendrix of Mitchell HS came in first in the 100 meter.

 

East Pasco  0027Thomas Aurie 0028 Zephyrhills Bulldog Thomas Aurie High Jump. 0071…… Brandi Mira of Zephyrhills HS 100 Meter Dash. 0039… Andrews Patrias of Zephyrhills HS came in 3rd in the 110 and 300 meter hurdles. 0089… Josh Perkins of Zephyrhills HS came in 1st in the 200 meters and 2nd in the 100 meters. 0167 Track stars from Zephyrhills HS are Jeslin George, Miranda Elder, Brandy Compton, Alexi Weeks, Elizabeth Patrias and Lindsay Warner. 0139 Josh Perkins aka J-Perk, Ryan Commodore aka #30 smash, Tyler Pohjolainen aka TP and Al Sampson aka Al, posted a time of 43.4 for Zephyrhills HS winning 1st place in the 4 x 100 meter relay.  0118 Matt Cicanese of Pasco HS came in 1st place in the pole vault stands with his fellow Pirates, Bryan Paul, Kate Markle, Tori Larsen and Matt Kyan. 0157… Shaine Mathis Hakeeme Ishmar, Tevaris Jordan 3 Charles Williams aka Charlie Pride of Pasco HS took 3rd place in the 4 x 100 meter relay. DJ Sykes 0159…DJ Sykes of Pasco HS discuss and shot put

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Land O' Lakes High School edges out Pasco High School in baseball
 

 

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Softball vs Baseball Pasco HS

 

 

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Bulls on the Green Golf Tournament

 

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RUGBY!

Rugby Pelican vs New Tampa

in Carrollwood

 

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Pelicans vs Red Eye

in Carrollwood

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>> 2.19.2008 Ridgewood High School Boys Basketball defeated Brandon. Coverage coming.

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>> Land O'Lakes High School Boys 5A Basketball defeated 68 to 44 by Brandon High School. Standout Gator guard, P.J. Potts had to sit this one out because of a one game FHSAA suspension.

  >> Ridgewood High School Boys Basketball defeated Wharton 58 to 36.

   >> Brandon High School will be packing their bags for West Pasco to play         Ridgewood High School.

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PIRATES WIN!!!

Groveland South Lake at Pasco HS   will face Eustis or Hudson Tuesday

Basketball Boys Regional's

 

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Pasco High defeats Hudson for the District Basketball Championship!

 Basketball Boys

 

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Trilby Bike Rally

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 Cheryl McConnell takes the lead over Brendon Fassett and Wayne Jordan at this point of the race but everyone was a winner as the Greater Trilby Community Association held their first annual Tour de Trilby February 9, at the Trilby Community Center at the Trilby Road (CR 575) and Withlacoochee State Trail crossing.  The money raised at the event will help fund children and family events for the Trilby, Lacoochee and Trilacoochee area. The event was sponsored by the Zephyrhills Water Company, www.sharknjazz4families.com , Kims Play A Round in Trilby, United Methodist Church, Trilby Masonic Lodge, Tri-Community Boy Scouts and the Tri-Community Security Patrol. Look for their next "Tour de Trilby" September 27th 2008.. To stay updated go to: www.trilbyfl.com.

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Polar Bear Wakeboarding Competition

At BAY AREA WATER SPORTS

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Girls Basketball Sunlake HS vs Springstead HS

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January 29, 2008 - 02

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Rushe MS at Weightman MS
Boys 8th grade Basketball

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January 28, 2008 - 02

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  Rushe MS at Weightman MS
Boys 7th grade Basketball

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Land O'Lakes High School

 Boys  Soccer ~ Seniors

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Land O'Lakes HS at River Ridge HS

Girls Varsity Soccer District Championship

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Land O' Lakes Boys Basketball vs Ridgewood

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Wesley Chapel High School

at Wiregrass Ranch High School

Boys Varsity Soccer

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Land O' Lakes HS Girls at Mitchell

Junior Basketball

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Long Run at the Ranch 5K Run
Photos of this and other events by Anthony Masella Jr. of www.WesleyChapelFLA.com.

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They’re off…over 165 runners take off for the finish line at the ‘Long Run at the Ranch 5K Run’ to raise funds for Wiregrass Ranch HS and Dr John Long MS athletics.

Taylor Hixson 0841… Taylor Hixson of Wesley Chapel captures 6th place in the Long Run at the Ranch 5K Run. LifeSource Family Chiropractic sponsored the Awards Ceremony, Escapades Fitness for Women provided after race massages and Publix Supermarkets provided post-race food and drink. Other sponsors included Wesley Chapel Juice Zone, Beef O'Brady's South Wesley Chapel, Kohl’s Department Store in Carrollwood and Precision Kia of Wesley Chapel.

  0804…  Wiregrass Ranch HS runners, Elizabeth Hans 9th , Kelli Richter 9th , Sarah Setley 9th ,Jazmin Niles 9th , Meagan Farkav 9th and Evan Setley 3rd grader at Seven Oaks Elementary get ready to compete in the Long Run at the Ranch 1K Run January 12.

Paul Tavernier 0847… Paul Tavernier of Hudson competed in the Long Run at the Ranch 5K Run in Wesley Chapel January 12.

Jacki Wachtel 740… Jacki Wachtel of Tarpon Springs took first place in the women’s division of the Long Run at the Ranch 5K Run in Wesley Chapel January 12.

Tommy Brown 810… Tommy Brown of Land O’Lakes took fourth place in the men’s division in the Long Run at the Ranch 5K Run in Wesley Chapel January 12.

Matt Schwartz 807… Matt Schwartz of Land O’Lakes took second place in the men’s division of the Long Run at the Ranch 5K Run in Wesley Chapel January 12.

Tyler Mattera 834… Tyler Mattera of Land O’Lakes competed in the Long Run at the Ranch 5K Run in Wesley Chapel January 12.

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Land O'Lakes High School

 Girls  Soccer ~ Seniors

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USTA Grand Slam Future Tampa Bay Tennis
 

   

   

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624…St. Leo Tennis Coach  and Gregg Gruhl, President of GL Sports Entertainment. 634…644…Corinna Dontoni of Milan Italy. 615…640…Anastasia Pivovarova of Russia.  690… Daniel Lustig of the Chec Republic. 655…Dann Battistone of Las Vegas, Nevada

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Wesley Chapel HS Wrestling Duals Tournament

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Lacrosse Tournament Tampa

U19 Tribe-AZ

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Wesley Chapel Athletic Association presents:

DICK'S Sporting Goods and Wesley Chapel Toyota

Tournament of Champions Lacrosse Tournament at Wesley Chapel District Park  

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This past weekend, Jan 5th & 6th, the Wesley Chapel Athletic Association in partners with NDP Lacrosse and The County of Pasco  hosted the DICK'S Sporting Goods Tournament of Champions lacrosse tournament at Wesley Chapel District Park, 7700 Boyette Rd, Wesley Chapel.  25 teams from across the USA and Canada competed.

0525…The U17 Tampa Tribe took 2nd place defeating teams from St. Louis and Miami before dropping the final game 11-2 to Team Illinois at DICK'S Sporting Goods Tournament of Champions Lacrosse Tournament at Wesley Chapel District Park. 

Land O’Lakes...0550… Ashley Bauer, representing DICK'S Sporting Goods,  sponsor of the Tournament of Champions Lacrosse Tournament, presents a medal to Tampa Tribe player Chris Wittholt of Land O’Lakes following the U17 National Championship match. The Tribe took 2nd place defeating teams from St. Louis and Miami before dropping the final game 11-2 to Team Illinois at DICK'S Sporting Goods Tournament of Champions Lacrosse Tournament at Wesley Chapel District Park January 6.  0575…US Lacrosse National Hall of Fame player and best Lacrosse player of all time, Gary Gait congratulates Tampa Tribe player John Schneider of Land O’Lakes following the U17 National Championship match. The Tribe took 2nd place defeating teams from St. Louis and Miami before dropping the final game 11-2 to Team Illinois at DICK'S Sporting Goods Tournament of Champions Lacrosse Tournament at Wesley Chapel District Park January 6. 

 Wesley Chapel...0537…Pasco County Commissioner Jack Mariano congratulates Tampa Tribe player T.J. FitzSimons of Wesley Chapel following the U17 National Championship match. The Tribe took 2nd place defeating teams from St. Louis and Miami before dropping the final game 11-2 to Team Illinois at DICK'S Sporting Goods Tournament of Champions Lacrosse Tournament at Wesley Chapel District Park January 6. 0559…US Lacrosse National Hall of Fame player and best Lacrosse player of all time, Gary Gait congratulates Tampa Tribe player Calvin Britton of Wesley Chapel following the U17 National Championship match. The Tribe took 2nd place defeating teams from St. Louis and Miami before dropping the final game 11-2 to Team Illinois at DICK'S Sporting Goods Tournament of Champions Lacrosse Tournament at Wesley Chapel District Park January 6.   

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 U-19 Lacrosse Click >>> Here

other U 19 Game against Arizona will be posted shortly...FAJ

0344… Derrick Storts, of Land O’ Lakes High School, and the Tampa Tribe U19 Lacrosse Team (on left), tries to get past the Arizona player during their game on January 5 at The DICK'S Sporting Goods Tournament of Champions Lacrosse Tournament at the Wesley Chapel District Park on January 5-6. The Tampa Tribe is made up of players from Wesley Chapel, Land O’ Lakes, Lutz, and as far away as Fort Myers.  The Tribe lost this game. For more information about local lacrosse, go to www.wclacrosse.com.  0355… Frank Britton, (on left), and Tom Fitzsimons, of the Wesley Chapel Athletic Association, gave Wesley Chapel a little boost in it’s economy by bringing 25 lacrosse teams from the US and Canada to central Pasco County by hosting The DICK'S Sporting Goods Tournament of Champions Lacrosse Tournament at the Wesley Chapel District Park on January 5-6.  0301… Gretchen Gariepy, Assistant Athletic Trainer at Saint Leo University, wraps an ankle for a Maryland lacrosse player during The DICK'S Sporting Goods Tournament of Champions Lacrosse Tournament at the Wesley Chapel District Park on January 5-6.  0330… Ray Rouch, of Wesley Chapel High School (on left), and Sean Lockett, of San Antonio, played tough for their Tampa Pride Lacrosse team but it wasn’t enough to beat the Arizona team at The DICK'S Sporting Goods Tournament of Champions Lacrosse Tournament at the Wesley Chapel District Park on January 5-6.  0286…These lacrosse players from Miami had a great time at The DICK'S Sporting Goods Tournament of Champions Lacrosse Tournament at the Wesley Chapel District Park on January 5-6.  0288-p The Wesley Chapel District Park was hopping on January 5 and 6 as lacrosse players from 25 teams from across the USA and Canada competed. 

 The Wesley Chapel Athletic Association in partners with NDP Lacrosse and The County of Pasco hosted The DICK'S Sporting Goods Tournament of Champions Lacrosse Tournament, sponsored by Wesley Chapel Toyota at the Wesley Chapel District Park on Boyette Road on January 5-6. Twenty-five teams from across the USA and Canada competed.  This tournament is the high school club lacrosse national championship for both boys' and girls' club teams. The top tournaments from across the country were selected as qualifying tournaments (Boys Elite). Top finisher(s) at each qualifying tournament received bids to compete in the Dick's Sporting Goods Tournament of Champions.ol national championship. It was a by-invitation only tournament.  High School players got the opportunity to meet numerous college coaches during an open recruiting period at the tournament.  The Wesley Chapel Athletic Association has opened registration for both girls and boys lacrosse.  All interested Pasco County residents who are encouraged to check the website for preseason events and clinics. The WCAA runs lacrosse programs for all ages and genders from 1st grade through 12th grade. WCAA Youth Rec Lacrosse for elementary school students runs Friday nights beginning February 1st.  WCAA Warriors Competitive Lacrosse for middle and high school students begins February 8th.  Practices for both groups begin on January 14th at the new Wesley Chapel District Park.  Go to www.wclacrosse.com to register.  Questions? Contact us at lacrosse@wcaafla.org or call Frank Britton 813 997-3365, or Tom FitzSimons 813-841-2374.

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Berkley Prep at Wiregrass Ranch

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Land O'Lakes HS Wrestling

Goodpaster Tournament Pt.2
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Edward Goodpaster Invitational Wrestling Tournament at Land O'Lakes High School Pt.1

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by Faith Jordan-Masella

 Edward Goodpaster Invitational, hosted by the Land O’ Lakes Gators, was attended by Coach Goodpaster. The Gator team he coached and retired from in 2001, welcomed him back after six years with a 21 team tournament, sure to become a classic in the years to come. Photos from River Ridge, Mitchell, Wesley Chapel, Land O'Lakes, Wiregrass Ranch and Pasco High Schools'

Brenden Phelps_9778-P…Wiregrass Ranch High School’s Brenden Phelps lost this bout against Miami Springs in the 125-pound weight class. Brian Scalise_9764-P…Land O’ Lakes High School wrestler Brian Scalise won this bout against the Eastside wrestler.  Chad Fee_9717-P…Wesley Chapel High School’s Chad Fee lost this bout against Dunedin. Dominic Collins_9848-P… Wesley Chapel High School’s Dominic Collins lost this bout in the 152-pound weight class against Dunedin.  Ed Goodpaster_9898-p… Ed Goodpaster (second from left), former wrestling coach at Land O’ Lakes High School, was honored that his former Gator wrestler Brent Coleman (third from left), current Land O’ Lakes Wrestling Coach, named a wrestling tournament after him.  Twenty-one wrestling teams arrived to compete for the first Beef O’Brady’s Ed Goodpaster Invitational on December 21 and 22. Others pictured are (from left): Jason Carpenter, Assistant Land O’ Lakes Wrestling Coach (and former Gator wrestler under Goodpaster), Jimmy Tuttle, former wrestler at Land O’ Lakes, and James “Piper” Gaulden, former wrestler at Land O’ Lakes . Ed Santiago_9739-P… Mitchell High School’s Ed Santiago lost to the Central High School wrestler in the 119-pound weight class.  Emmanual Long_9807-P…Wiregrass Ranch High School’s Emmanual Long wrestled Union Bay in the 135-pound weight class.  Jarrod Carmody_9940-P… Pasco High School’s Jarrod Carmody lost this bout at the 171-pound weight class to Dunedin. John Barranco_9814-P… River Ridge High School’s John Barranco won this match against Matanzas in the 135-pound weight class. Landon Vanatta_9854-P… Landon Vanatta (on right), of River Ridge High School beat Wesley Chapel’s Jeremy Henderson in the 160-pound weight class as Wesley Chapel Coaches Abel Robinson (on left) and Brian Simmons look on.  Matt Simmons_9749-P… Matt Simmons, is the Wiregrass Ranch High School Wrestling Coach.  Michael Holt_9747-P… Wiregrass Ranch High School’s Michael Holt lost this bout in the 119-pound weight class to Miami Springs. Reyes Perez_9951-P… Reyes Perez, of Pasco High School, won this bout in the 189- pound weight class against Citrus and went on to win the tournament in his weight class.  Reyes Perez_9952-P… Reyes Perez, of Pasco High School, won this bout in the 189- pound weight class against Citrus and went on to win the tournament in his weight class.  Sean Hitchkock_9901-P…River Ridge High School’s Sean Hitchcock lost this bout in the 140- pound weight class to Citrus.  River Ridge was second of twenty-one teams with a score of 138.5.  Trevor Drake_9698-P… Trevor Drake, of Pasco High School, lost to the Winter Park wrestler in the 135-pound weight class. Vasili Kastakis_9919-P… Mitchell High School’s Vasili Kastakis takes on the Matanzas wrestler in the 140- pound weight class.  Zach Morales_9826-P… Wiregrass Ranch High School’s Zach Morales won this bout against Eastside in the 152-pound weight class.

TEAM STANDINGS....1- Dunedin (179), 2- River Ridge (138.5), 3- Matanzas (135), 4- Citrus (124.5), 5- Pasco (121), 6- Mitchell (90.5), 7- Nature Coast (88.5), 8- Dunnellon (87.5), 9- Central (84.5), 10- Hernando (84), 11- Plantation (74), 12- Miami Springs (69.5), 13- Eastside (66.5), 14- South Lake (56.5), 15- Lemon Bay (53), 16- Leto (44), 17- Wiregrass (41), 18- Winter Park (32.5), 19- Land O’ Lakes (31), 20- Wesley Chapel (24), 21- Berkeley Prep (22).

Finals...103- Jimenez (P) p. Agazarm (R) 4:42, 112- Simonson (NC) p. Biondo (R) 3:26, 119- Fleming (R) maj. dec. Barrera (MSP) 17-3, 125- Fisher (CIT) dec. Giraldo (MSP) 10-3, 130- Madden (WG) dec. King (Duned.) 5-4, 135- Schafer (PLT) dec. Herring (Duned.) 11-5, 140- Bizzozzaro (MAT) dec. Rutherford (CIT) 6-2, 145- Swilling (MAT) dec. Graham (HER) 3-2, 152-Oetting (MAT) dec. Richardson (Dunnel.) 6-2, 160- Mills (PLT) dec. Vannata (R) 8-7, 171- Miller (Duned.) maj. dec. Lorentsen (MIT) 21-9, 189- Perez (PAS) dec. Talley (Duned.) 5-3, 215- Stroud (PAS) maj. dec. Brazeau (CEN) 12-2, 285- Garlock (LB) p. Moore (PLT) 2:30.
Third/Fourth...103- Hibbett (Dunnel.) dec. Forand (NC) 13-8, 112- Wery (SL) dec. Dykes (Duned.) 12-11, 119- Snell (CEN) dec. Prince (Duned.) 9-3, 125- Pritz (HER) dec. Trotter (MAT) 8-2, 130- Toles (CIT) p. Bishop (HER.) 1:59, 135- Byerly (WC) dec. Torres (LET.) 17-13, 140- Kostakis (MIT) dec. Hitchcock (R) 12-6, 145- Graham (Duned.) dec. Neprtune (CIT) 6-0, 152-Cannizzaro (Duned.) dec. D. Zukley (CIT) 4-2, 160- Tragash (E) dec. Dennis (MAT) 6-3, 171- Davidson (HER) dec. Carmody (PAS) 12-7, 189- May (CEN) dec. A. Zukley (CIT) 3-1, 215- Nuby (NC) p. Zeedyk (duned.) 2:35, 285- Allen (SL) dec. Johnson (PAS) 2:30.

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Pasco County tennis scheduled for 2 locations on Thursdays

Tennis players are sought in two county locations on Thursday evenings.There is no charge at either court. Lake Padgett Estates East Bath & Racquet Club seeks players for mixed round-robins on Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. For more information, contact Jeanette Marcus at jmarcusddm@aol.com.  The New Port Richey Recreation Center and the Pasco County Tennis Foundation has round-robin tennis available on Thursdays, 7:30-9 p.m. For more information, contact Christina Hill at Chill.tennis@gmail.com.

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Bradstreet Sports offers tennis programs

Bradstreet Sports offers individual and group tennis programs for ages 3 to adultsat Odessa Park, off Chesapeake Drive, as well as courts in Oakstead and Ballentree subdivisions. Programs also are available for tournament-level juniors at those sites. For further details, call (813) 900-8459 or visit www.bradstreetsports@yahoo.com.

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Cardio-tennis offered at Lake Jovita

Cardio-tennis workouts at Lake Jovita Golf and Country Club are open to the public. Sessions, which combine aerobic fitness with tennis training, are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Programs for juniors and adults range between $20-$25.The work-outs are led by Mitch Weissbein, Lake Jovita’s director of tennis, and John Fritts. Both are United States Professional Tennis Association certified instructors. For more information, call Weissbein at (813) 541-8278.

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Land O' Lakes Flapjack 1 Mile Run

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 Land O' Lakes Flapjack 5K Run

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        6419…Denise Landes, of Lutz, participated in the Annual Flapjack 5K Run held on December 2 at the Land O’ Lakes Rec Center that was put on by the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce. 6344-p… 6645-p… Felix Soto, of Land O’ Lakes High School, placed first in the Annual Flapjack 5K Run held on December 2 at the Land O’ Lakes Rec Center that was put on by the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce.  His winning time was  15:38.  Organizer Kris Keppel, the Land O’ Lakes High School Cross Country Coach, and avid community person, did a great job with about 300 runners competing. The 5 K (which is about three miles) race and the one mile race enables people to compete alone or with teams made up of categories: Brother /Brother, Brother /Sister, Sister /Sister, Husband /Wife, Mother Daughter, Father /Daughter, Mother/Son, and Father/Son, or family teams.  6743… Izzie Brown (from left), of Land O’ Lakes, Dillon Ward, of Dade City, Danny Gutcher, of Tampa, and Carson Oakes, of Odessa, all ran in the One Mile Race at the Annual Flapjack 5K Run held on December 2 at the Land O’ Lakes Rec Center that was put on by the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce.  6749… Jason Green (on left), of Dade City, and Trevor Maxwell, of Wesley Chapel, ran in the One Mile Race at the Annual Flapjack 5K Run held on December 2 at the Land O’ Lakes Rec Center that was put on by the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce.  6404… Wesley Chapel’s Jimmy McAuley participated in the Annual Flapjack 5K Run held on December 2 at the Land O’ Lakes Rec Center that was put on by the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce.  6400…Justin Prengaman, of Wesley Chapel, ran in the Annual Flapjack 5K Run held on December 2 at the Land O’ Lakes Rec Center that was put on by the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce.  6347 Lee Stephens of Land O’ Lakes placed second at the Annual Flapjack 5K Run held on December 2 at the Land O’ Lakes Rec Center that was put on by the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce.  6376… Logan Selzer, of Wesley Chapel, ran in the Annual Flapjack 5K Run held on December 2 at the Land O’ Lakes Rec Center that was put on by the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce.  6695… Runners line up for the One Mile Race at the Annual Flapjack 5K Run held on December 2 at the Land O’ Lakes Rec Center that was put on by the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce.  6706… Tommy Brown, of Land O’ Lakes, placed first in the one mile race at the Annual Flapjack 5K Run held on December 2 at the Land O’ Lakes Rec Center. The Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce put on the event.  His winning time was 05:14. 6709… Land O’ Lakes High School’s Vinnie Spacone, came in second at the One Mile Race at the Annual Flapjack 5K Run held on December 2 at the Land O’ Lakes Rec Center. The Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce put on the event.  His winning time was 05:14.

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Complete P PAL Super Bowl Coverage

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Varsity GATORS Win the Super Bowl

for the 1st time!

Land O'Lakes Gators  vs New Port Richey Bucs

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P PAL Junior Fly Weights Football

Dade City Pirates vs New Tampa Wildcats

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P PAL Mighty Mites Football

New Tampa Wildcats vs West Hernando
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P PAL Junior Varsity Football  

Land O'Lakes Gators vs Lutz Chiefs

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Dade City Pirates vs New Tampa Wildcats

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Golf Boys Pasco County HS
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Click >>> River Ridge High School

Click >>> Wiregrass Ranch High School

Click >>> Zephyrhills High School

 

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WORKSHOP REELS IN FISHING ENTHUSIASTS

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By: Amber Guy – Freelance Writer

 Ever wondered how the pro’s catch fish? Do you get confused when you walk down the fishing isle and see 14 types of line, 67 types of plastic bait, 36 different types of hooks and let’s not even try to explain the rows of poles? If so, you missed a great event!

More than 20 local residents joined Captain Scott Keith and Gary Guy of Tampa Bay Inshore Charters for Get Out and Fish Tampa Bay, a free community fishing workshop. “This was a great day for the fishing community” said Captain Keith. “Families, husbands and wives, grandfathers and grandsons gathered to talk about the great sport of fishing.”

 But if you missed it, have no fear. Get Out and Fish Tampa Bay will run monthly throughout the fall at Feed Depot off Nebraska and Bearss Avenue. “My pop taught me how to throw a cast net at age 8” said Guy as he spoke to the audience.  “He sat on the porch and watched me throw into the grass. It took practice and to now pass on what I know to others is a great feeling”.

 If you have a fishing question, visit www.tampabayinshore.com and ask Captain Keith. Your question maybe featured in The Fishing Hole report found monthly in Community News. …Captain Scott Keith and Gary Guy field fishing questions from the audience. Get Out and Fish Tampa Bay will run monthly throughout the fall. Visit www.tampabayinshore.com for a complete list of dates. Gary Guy instructs Pete Lynch of Pasco and his grandson Mathew Haff, an eighth grader at Rushe Middle School, how to throw a bait net. They each threw both bait and cast nets.

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                Zephyrhills then Sunlake Football             9.21.07 <> by Cody Masella
 

Zephyrhills then Sunlake HS Marching Band 9.21.07 <> by Cody Masella

Land O' Lakes defeats Zephyrhills 14 to 9 9.14.07

<> by Cody Masella

     The ingredients seemed just right for Zephyrhills on Friday night.

Up by two points at Bulldogs Stadium, a defense that hassled both Land O' Lakes quarterbacks the entire night, a freshman controlling the Gators offense, Land O' Lakes with a fourth-and-15 and, oh, 43 seconds left on the game clock.

         But when Land O' Lakes receiver Nick Castellano caught a 28-yard pass on that fourth down, while nearly prone on his back and surrounded by about three defenders, it looked as if the spell was broken. Land O' Lakes went on to score the final touchdown of the game for a 14-9 victory. 'It's hard for me to say anything.     Maybe it was a stroke of luck,' Land O' Lakes coach John Benedetto said about the final scoring pass from Stephen Weatherford to Alex Robinson.

 

Read original story at   TBO.com

 
Wesley Chapel defeats Pasco 24 to 10 - Sept 14

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The Wesley Chapel High football team was not willing to embrace dejŔ vu Friday night in its 24-10 victory against rival Pasco. The Wildcats were ahead early, and Pasco started to creep back into the game, reminiscent of Wesley Chapel's loss to Land O' Lakes last week. Instead of caving, the Wildcats defense tormented Pasco. It recovered three of the Pirates' six fumbles, one that led to a touchdown, delivered four of five total sacks in the second half - three in one drive in the fourth quarter - and had a goal-line stand.

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Wesley Chapel at Pasco HS
Football Action
 
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Mitchell  defeats River Ridge 55 to 14 - Sept 14

           In what was expected to be an explosive matchup of Pasco County's most prolific offenses, Mitchell left little doubt which one was, and still is, the best. The Mustangs piled up 588 yards, including 256 passing and 77 rushing by quarterback Tate Humphrey, in a 55-14 romp against River Ridge, which had entered the game with a county-best 38 points per game average. 'We've got a pretty good offense,' Mitchell coach Scott Schmitz said. 'Our kids catch the ball. I don't know if we had any drops tonight, or if we've had any drops this season so far. They're pretty tough.

Read original story at   TBO.com

 
 
 

2007 FOOTBALL DISTRICT ALIGNMENTS

Class 5A, District 5: Gaither, Mitchell, Wesley Chapel, Wharton.

Class 4A, District 8: Brooksville Central, Land O’Lakes, Ridgewood, River Ridge,

Springstead and Tarpon Springs.

Class 3A, District 8:Gulf, Hudson, Pasco, Sunlake, Wiregrass Ranch, Zephyrhills.

Class 1B, District 6: Bishop McLaughlin, Bradenton Prep, Clearwater Calvary, Christian Tampa Cambridge.
 

FL Dist 25 

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Swim Meet at Land O' Lakes, Sunlake, and River Ridge
 

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Swimming Wiregrass High School
at Pasco High School
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The Wiregrass High School Swim team competed against the Pasco High School Swim team Wednesday night at Saint Leo University.

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Land O' Lakes HS defeats Wesley Chapel 34-31 in an exciting football game after a Memorial for late teammate Thomas Kranendonk

CLICK > Wesley Chapel High school 

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Pasco Coaches utilize Internet to pirate the airwaves with sports news

{Full photo gallery coming soon.}

By Anthony V. Masella Jr of www.DadeCityFLA.com
 

Look out Pasco County, the folks at Pasco High School now has its own internet radio show that fans can tune in to each Wednesday evening from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

 
 Hosted by Pirates girls basketball coach John Edwards, the show was helped by the fact that the Pirates were able to pull off a come from behind win against the Land O’Lakes Gators Friday night at home.  The show and featured football coach Tom McHugh and members of his coaching staff going over details of the Land O’Lakes game, their team, and their upcoming game against Sebring Friday night. They will try to transmit the game via the Internet Friday night if possible.

You can submit your own question by e mailing the show through their website www.pascopiratesradio.com or hand deliver them and have dinner while you watch the show live at the Dade City Beef O’Brady’s. John Edwards did an excellent job of moderating the show and keeping the dialog fast paced and interesting. Edwards will continue his coaching duties as the girls basketball coach till the call from ESPN comes in.

Thanks to Cristina Ledra of Mother Trib, for her story about this event.

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 Football Wiregrass Ranch HS at Wesley Chapel
 
 
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Land O'Lakes High School

at Pasco High School Football Action
 
 
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Football Sunlake High School at River Ridge HS
 
 
 
 
Sunlake High School plays it's first game ever and River Ridge win's it's first game since October 2004.  
 
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Sunlake HS JV football Land O'Lakes
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Jr Roller Hockey at United Skates

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Junior Iron Man Roller Hockey
 
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Swimming Mitchell at LOL

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Shannon Aitken is Sunshine State Conference, 

Defensive Player of the Week

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University of Tampa women’s soccer player Shannon Aitken became the first Spartan to earn weekly honors from the Sunshine State Conference, garnering SSC Defensive Player of the Week honors from the league. The senior goalkeeper from Land O'Lakes opened the season with two wins in goal, surrendering just one goal with five saves. In a 4-0 shutout over number-21 Columbus State, Aitken stopped all three shots she faced. In the fourth-ranked Spartans' non-conference win over Nova Southeastern, she stopped two of three shots on goal.

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Land O'Lakes High School Open House

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Open house was a little less crowded than in the past with about a thousand less students but legendary girls soccer coach Vicky King still has her seniors. Sitting next to King is Becky Hinmon then from left is Seniors Kristina Moehle, Chelsea Williams, Land O’Lakes Principal Mrs. Monica Ilse, Amanda Goble and Claire Kurlychek. 7030…There is a little more room in the lobby at Land O’Lakes High School since the departure of about a thousand people with students, teacher and administrators going to the first new High School in Land O’Lakes, Sunlake High School, in the last 35 years. Glad they stayed are freshman Sierra Monday, Robert Lombardo, junior Ashley Parater, senior Jacob Crescent, senior Bianca Basulto, Alea Basulto, freshman Morgan Crescent, Bill Appleton, Assistant Principal Cloty Rummell, Assistant Principal Steve Page, Assistant Principal Fran Helfrich, Stefani Schoenborn and Jennifer Hitchman.

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Land O'Lakes HS at Wesley Chapel HS

for Volleyball Action

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Dicks Sporting donates goods WCAA
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 Ashley Bauer of Dick’s Sporting Goods donated many items to the Wesley Chapel Athletic Association and excepting on the Association’s behalf is  WCAA President Tom FitzSimons and his son Tyler FitzSimons.

      Dick’s Sporting Goods donats items toWesley Chapel Athletic Association

By Anthony Masella Jr. of www.WesleyChapelFLA.com

          On Saturday, August 18, following the Wesley Chapel Park District dedication ceremony, Ashley Bauer of Dick’s Sporting Goods donates a truck load of sporting equipment the to Wesley Chapel Athletic Association as a sign of their support their programs. Donated to the Football Division was six community youth sports football kits containing 2 Wilson footballs, coach’s duffle bag, 8 cones, 1 dry erase board, whistle with lanyard and 12 Pinnies. Donated to the Soccer Division was four community youth sports soccer kits containing 2 soccer balls, coach’s duffle bag, 8 cones, 12 pinnies, 1 dry erase board and a whistle with lanyard. Donated to the Lacrosse Division was two community youth sports Lacrosse kits containing 12 Lacrosse balls, a coach’s duffle bag, 8 cones, 12 pinnies, 1 dry-erase board and a whistle with lanyard. Other miscellaneous equipment donated were 3 Bags of a dozen lacrosse balls and 5 Wilson footballs.

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Academy at the Lakes First Day

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  The sixth grade Physical Education class of Ms. Carrie Hueston, Kylie Myers, Dillan Villavisanis, Courtney Reed, John Mesropian, Danny Verghese, Calle Kosloske, Ashlea Smyly, Colleen Lopez, Chloe Mansell and Isaac Klopotek get some fresh air on the first day of school at the Academy at the Lakes August 22.

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PAL Football Shady Hills at Wesley Chapel  

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Former LOL star Weatherford getting snaps with first team at UCF

Former Land O'Lakes star Joe Weatherford, now a freshman quarterback at the University of Central Florida, got a few repetitions with the first team earlier this week. Golden Knights coach George O'Leary told the Orlando Sentinel not to read too much into the practice work, but word on the street is that the coach has been impressed with Weatherford this summer.

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Bay Area Water Sports Ski Camp

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WCAA U15 Girls Soccer

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Stephany Brown of the Wesley Chapel Athletic Association U15 girls soccer team battles Jessica Valasquez of the East Pasco girls U15 soccer team in the first official soccer match played at the brand new Wesley Chapel District Park, August 18, 2007.

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Zephyrhills HS Cheerleader Carwash

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6974… Junior Varsity and Varsity Cheerleaders, under the direction of Kristen Brady, Cheerleading Coach of Zephyrhills High School, earn some much needed cash, thanks to the generosity of Eric Sjolund of Century KIA in Wesley Chapel and of resident who stopped into the dealership Saturday August 25, 2007 and got their car washed for a good cause.

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Wesley Chapel High School Football Practice

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 Charles Van Zandt 6508, Raymond Rouch 6511, Kamran Joyer 6512, Greg Jenkins 6516, Greg Jenkins 1948, Coach Caz 6519.

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Wiregrass Bulls football practice in the heat

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Pineview MS Football Coach
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Mitchell Football Practice

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Coach Schmitz 6423…  Running back Sterling Ross 6425, Dominic Booth 6433…Offensive Lineman Dominic Booth (coach favorite) stands over his QB Tate Humphrey who is goofin around on the ground, Tyrone Hendrix 6439 and Quarterback  Tate Humphrey 6445,

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Ridgewood Football Practice

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John Karakaris 6462… Head Coach 6465… Barry Johnsonbaugh 6468… Ben Perry 6470 Byronell Arline 6472

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River Ridge Football Practice

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Coach Tim Stevens, Justin Ayers, Blake Spinks and Shawn Ford.

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McLaughlin Football Practice

  Bishop McLaughlin HS

QB 6355, 6357,  Paul Padilla 6370,  Trae Williams 6362, Todd LoCascio 6363, Adam Mahon 6366 of Zephyrhills,  Coach 6385.

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Sunlake HS girls Basketball workouts

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Land O'Lakes Football Practice
 

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 6036… John Weatherford....6040…John Weatherford and Stephen Weatherford. 6033… Keith Hoffman 6022… Eli Payne with back brace, 6041… Eli Payne – super stud, ladies, please line up at the east gate…6050… Alex Spock 6049…Gorman....6029… Hipps

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Land O' Lakes Babes & Bums Triathlon Winners

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PAL Football Jamboree

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P PAL Football gets officially underway with it's Jamboree Saturday at Central High School in Hernando. Photos of several area teams.

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Wesley Chapel Vipers PAL Football

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The Wesley Chapel Vipers of the Pasco PAL Football League held a punt, pass and kick completion Saturday August 4, 2007 and registration for their fall league. Football players and cheerleaders assemble at their new facilities at the Wesley Chapel District Park.

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WCAA Cowboys Football

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5917…WCAA Cowboy fullback Nate Munson runs for big yardage against the Brandon Bears August 4, 2007 in the Super Midgets Division.  5928…WCAA Cowboy middle guard Eric Oelsner stands up the Brandon Bears runner back as the rest of the defense converges in preseason action, August 4, 2007 in the Super Midgets Division.   5910… WCAA Cowboy Cheerleaders in the Super Midget division are ready for the season to finally begin in their brand new park in Wesley Chapel, August 4, 2007.

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Land O' Lakes Babes & Bums Triathlon

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Dade City Pirates PAL Football and Cheerleaders

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DC PAL Ftbll 5889…The Dade City Pirates PAL Football and Cheerleaders teams held a car wash Saturday August 4, to raise funds for this years activities that start next week at their Jamboree  that will be held at Central High School in Brooksville Saturday August 11, 2007.

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Sunlake High School Athletic Boosters
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3946…The Sunlake High School Athletic Booster Club meeting June 27 and elected their new officers (in front) V.P. Susan Haskins, Pres - Vicki Anderson, Treasurer - Carolyn Noble, Secretary - Jill Kern. Standing behind them (center, second from left) are Principal Angela Stone Athletic Director Matt McDermott.

Seahawks create One-Stop Sponsorship shopping

Sunlake High School is proud to unveil their unique approach to fundraising. Local business owners will get the opportunity to advertise in several areas for the price of one!  Sponsors can choose from indoor or outdoor banners (indoor would be prominently displayed at basketball and volleyball games, outdoor at football and baseball/softball games) and their Teal, Black and Gold sponsorships also include yearbook, football program AND Band Trailer ads.

 Better news for businesses - once you purchase a sponsorship - you will be placed on their list and not asked to sponsor the High School again for the full calendar year your ad is in effect!  Please download the form, and mail it in to become part of this great advertising opportunity. Be sure to include the name of the sport you wish to sponsor on your application. Go Seahawks! The Sunlake High School Athletic Booster Club

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Horse events in Darby
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 5241…Beth Smith of Hudson is in full control as she put her horse through the paces at the Smokehouse Creek Rodeo Arena in Darby Friday night July 13, 2007.  5228…Monica King of Hudson rides Blue Bell Twist aggressively at the Smokehouse Creek Rodeo Arena in Darby Friday night July 13, 2007.  5178…Heather Carter 13, of Centennial Middle School takes the final turn at the Smokehouse Creek Rodeo Arena in Darby Friday night July 13, 2007.  5185…Brittani Coleman 12, of Centennial Middle School cuts it tight around the barrels at the Smokehouse Creek Rodeo Arena in Darby Friday night July 13, 2007.  5323…Chelsea Smith of Zephyrhills races back to the gate disappointed after hitting the barrel at the Smokehouse Creek Rodeo Arena in Darby Friday night July 13, 2007.  5271…Brittnee Smith of Zephyrhills riding Sheppard, turns a corner on the barrel at the Smokehouse Creek Rodeo Arena in Darby Friday night July 13, 2007.

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Wacky Water Olympics at the Hercules Aquatic Center

Zephyrhills Parks & Recreation Pool Party
 

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Life guards at the Hercules Aquatic Center in Zephyrhills, Alexi Weeks, a junior at Zephyrhills HS,  Chris Braxton junior at Zephyrhills HS,  and Sean Hollis, a senior at Land O’Lakes HS, keep close tabs on swimmers Aaronisha McCray, a 5th grader at Pasco Elementary School (ES), Aaron McCray, a 1st grader at Pasco ES  and Romeo Lasupta, a 4th grader at Woodland ES at the "Wacky Water Olympics" held July 20. …Jared Miller, an 8th grader at the Academy at the Farm, Cheree Miller, a senior at Zephyrhills High School, Jason Miller a 6th grader at the Academy at the Farm, and Nick Weeks, a 7th grader at Centennial Middle School have fun at the at the "Wacky Water Olympics" held July 20 at the Hercules Aquatic Center. On Aug. 17, the will hold "King Neptune's Water Carnival." Families can swim from 8:30 to 11:30p.m. The cost is $1.75 for adults and $1.00 for children ages 2-17. For more information, call (813) 782-8215.

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This weeks game stories from

Tampa Bay Online

 

Pasco 15 - Land O' Lakes 10

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     There was a moment when the Pasco High Pirates couldn't breathe Friday night.

It was a torturously long moment when a glaring yellow flag miles behind the celebration threatened to negate Demetrious Larry's only catch, a 77-yard highlight reel touchdown pass from the 15-year-old arm of D.J. Clower.

This time, the referee had only good news for Pasco as he extended his arm toward Land O' Lakes, filling the Pirates with all the fire and momentum they needed to block, swat and tackle out the remaining 4 minutes, 49 seconds on the clock, giving Pasco the 15-10 win against the Gators.

"When I saw [the flag] I was like, 'Please, not us,'" Clower said. "And then when they said Land O' Lakes I just started screaming." 

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River Ridge 50 - Sunlake 0

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    As a handful of crazy, body-painted students ran onto the field at the Jim Valentine Athletic Complex on Friday, the dreaded curse that has hung over the River Ridge football team finally faded. It has been a long time — 23 regular-season games, 34 months, 1,052 days — since the Royal Knights last won. But Friday night there was little doubt which was the better team as River Ridge rolled past first-year Sunlake 50-0.  "Finally," said River Ridge senior Markel Bell, "the streak is over."  After a 30-minute lightning delay, Bell was the unquestioned star of the game, amassing 148 all-purpose yards and three touchdowns. He opened the scoring in the first quarter after catching a short pass from quarterback Blake Spinks (3-for-4, 107 yards, three touchdowns) and turning it up the right sideline for a 38-yard reception.

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Ridgewood 26, Hudson 7

Senior running back Byronell Arline rushed for 136 yards on 15 carries to lead Ridgewood. Late in the first quarter, Arline broke a 7-7 tie with a 50-yard TD run. Four Hudson defenders had him in their grasp, but were unable to deny him the goal line.

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Mitchell 41, Gulf 13

Tate Humphrey accounted for 261 total yards and four touchdowns as Mitchell pulled away in the second half to cruise to a win at Mustang Stadium. Humphrey showed his quick-strike ability on the second play of the game when he faked a handoff, rolled left and ran 35 yards for a touchdown. He also threw a 55-yard touchdown to Tyrone Hendrix.

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Wharton 20, Freedom 0

Senior running back Marquis Thomas led the Wildcats' attack with 142 yards rushing on 29 carries and two touchdowns. Thomas' highlight run came in the first quarter when he raced 67 yards down the sideline for Wharton's first touchdown of the game.

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