marcoislandflorida High School Sports http://www.marcoislandflorida.com en-us Copyright 2013, marcoislandflorida SaxoTech Online Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 Thu, 23 May 2013 17:24:39 -0400 15 Live Updates: Estero vs. Ponte Vedra at Class 5A state baseball final http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130523/SPORTS01/130523009 Estero High School battles Ponte Vedra today in the Class 5A state baseball final at JetBlue Park in south Fort Myers. Thu, 23 May 2013 16:05:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130523/SPORTS01/130523009 Giant killers Estero, Ponte Vedra meet in Class 5A Florida baseball final http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130523/SPORTS01/305230024 Estero upset nationally-ranked American Heritage in the Class 5A regional final to advance to the state semifinals. Ponte Vedra did the same Wednesday with a 3-1 defeat of USA Today Super 25 No. 3 Tampa Jesuit (27-3) 2-1 in the Class 5A state semifinals. Thu, 23 May 2013 06:56:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130523/SPORTS01/305230024 Florida high school baseball finals roundup: Semifinal pitchers' duel goes to Mosley http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130523/SPORTS01/305230030 In Wednesday's Class 6A semifinal, Lynn Haven Mosley faced Tampa King High School in what proved to be a pitchers' duel between their starting hurlers. Thu, 23 May 2013 00:52:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130523/SPORTS01/305230030 Ida Baker back with new optimism, assignment http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130523/SPORTS01/305230027 Last season, the Ida Baker High School football team fell two three-point losses shy of the first district championship in the program's history. Thu, 23 May 2013 00:34:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130523/SPORTS01/305230027 Estero High advances to Class 5A baseball final with 3-1 victory over St. Johns Creekside http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130522/SPORTS01/130522014 After five unsuccessful trips to the regional finals in his 12 prior years as Estero coach, Frank Turco was in a hugging, back-slapping, misty-eyed frenzy today after this season's unsung squad advanced two games further than any other in his program's impressive history. Wed, 22 May 2013 20:50:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130522/SPORTS01/130522014 The Hustlers claimed a 2-1 victory over Jacksonville Providence in 3A championship http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130522/SPORTS01/130522015 Melbourne Central Catholic had waited nearly 50 years for a baseball state championship. Waiting a few more hours wasn't a problem. Wed, 22 May 2013 13:28:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130522/SPORTS01/130522015 Estero baseball made the most of opportunities http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130522/SPORTS01/305220032 When shortstop Ryan Keegan's line drive nicked off the glove of the Plantation American Heritage shortstop in the fifth inning of the Class 5A regional final, Estero coach Frank Turco thought the baseball gods were finally on his side. Tue, 21 May 2013 23:56:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130522/SPORTS01/305220032 Melbourne CC reaches first final http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130521/SPORTS01/130520030 Melbourne Central Catholic entered Monday's state semifinal seeking its first berth in the state championship game in 43 years. And with one run, the Hustlers will get that opportunity after Melbourne Central Catholic edged Miami Florida Christian 1-0 at JetBlue Park to advance to today's Class 3A state title contest. Mon, 20 May 2013 23:14:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130521/SPORTS01/130520030 Bishop Verot's bats quiet in state semifinal loss http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130521/SPORTS01/305210033 When the staff ace of a high school baseball team goes down with an injury, the opposition usually gets some sort of an advantage. Mon, 20 May 2013 23:12:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130521/SPORTS01/305210033 Bishop Verot defense solid in loss at Class 4A baseball state semifinal http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130521/SPORTS01/305210034 Bishop Verot couldn't manufacture enough runs to upend Pensacola Catholic in its 2-0 Class 4A state semifinal loss, but the team's defense was solid throughout, even with a two-hour lightning delay. Mon, 20 May 2013 23:12:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130521/SPORTS01/305210034 Bishop Verot and Pensacola Catholic at Class 4A state semifinals http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130520/SPORTS01/130520016 At 4 p.m. today at JetBlue Park, the Bishop Verot and Pensacola Catholic will face off in the Class 4A state semifinals. Look for live updates from the game. Mon, 20 May 2013 16:31:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130520/SPORTS01/130520016 Aces get calls in Class 4A state semifinal http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130520/SPORTS01/305200028 In this Class 4A state semifinal matchup, both coaches will be dealing their aces. At 4 p.m. today, Bishop Verot's No. 1 starter, Jeff Passantino, will take to the mound at JetBlue Park. He will face Pensacola Catholic's No. 1 starter, Avery Geyer in a matchup of two future Division I pitchers. Mon, 20 May 2013 15:53:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130520/SPORTS01/305200028 Bishop Verot, Pensacola Catholic familiar foes http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130520/SPORTS01/305200026 Two have met with state baseball titles on the line for the past two years Mon, 20 May 2013 10:38:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130520/SPORTS01/305200026 Florida State Baseball Tournament capsules http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130520/SPORTS01/305200029 Here is a look at the Class 3A, 4A and 5A teams going after state baseball championships at JetBlue Park this week. Mon, 20 May 2013 00:53:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130520/SPORTS01/305200029 1994 Bishop Verot High baseball team reunites, celebrates its milestone state title http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130519/SPORTS01/305190054 The 1994 Bishop Verot High School baseball team remembers and celebrates its historic title almost 20 years later. Mon, 20 May 2013 15:50:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130519/SPORTS01/305190054 Venice rallies to defend Class 7A state baseball title http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130519/SPORTS01/305190061 Venice High School entered the FHSAA Class 7A state championship game only allowing three runs in their last 14 games, 13 of which resulted in victories. In Saturday's title game, the Indians fell behind 3-1 in the bottom of the first inning, but answered back to take the lead in the top of the third. They did not look back for the rest of the game. Sat, 18 May 2013 23:17:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130519/SPORTS01/305190061 Lake Brantley powers by Durant for Class 8A state baseball title http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130519/SPORTS01/305190060 Patriots score six runs in first three innings then hang on for their fourth baseball state championship. Sat, 18 May 2013 23:17:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130519/SPORTS01/305190060 Estero pitchers armed, healthy and dangerous entering Class 5A state semifinals http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130519/SPORTS01/305190052 Zeke Pietrzyk and Brian Boocock have been crucial to team's state tournament run. Sat, 18 May 2013 22:38:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130519/SPORTS01/305190052 Island Coast runs through Fort Myers in spring football http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130518/SPORTS01/305180025 Gators pile up 236 yards rushing, scores two touchdowns from ground. Sat, 18 May 2013 01:35:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130518/SPORTS01/305180025 State baseball roundup: Florida commit pitches, hits Durant to final http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130518/SPORTS01/305180031 It was the Tyler Danish show Friday morning at JetBlue Park. Sat, 18 May 2013 01:16:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130518/SPORTS01/305180031 North Fort Myers finally breaks through with spring football victory http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130518/SPORTS01/305180030 Red Knights had 19 straight losses before Friday's victory over Lehigh. Sat, 18 May 2013 01:09:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130518/SPORTS01/305180030 Visiting Dunbar rallies from 3 TD deficit to top Charlotte http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130518/SPORTS01/305180029 Quarterback Daniel Cobb leads charge with two rushing touchdowns. Sat, 18 May 2013 01:07:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130518/SPORTS01/305180029 Immokalee beats East Lee, Cape in 3-team scrimmage http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130518/SPORTS01/305180028 The Rich Dombroski and Dave Smith eras at Immokalee and East Lee County started slow Friday night. Sat, 18 May 2013 01:05:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130518/SPORTS01/305180028 Riverdale coach pleased with young unit overall http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130518/SPORTS01/305180026 Stingy defense, effective offense leads Riverdale by Estero in three quarters. Sat, 18 May 2013 00:59:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130518/SPORTS01/305180026 Moore runs all over for Cypress Lake http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130517/SPORTS01/305170035 Sophomore running back racks up 242 yards on ground in impressive performance against Evangelical Christian. Fri, 17 May 2013 00:22:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130517/SPORTS01/305170035 Turnovers doom Bishop Verot in spring football loss http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130517/SPORTS01/305170033 First Baptist defense has eight takeaways in 48-0 win. Fri, 17 May 2013 00:20:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130517/SPORTS01/305170033 Football signings roundup: Fort Myers' Copeland commits to Akron http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130517/SPORTS01/305170036 Five more former Fort Myers High football players signed with colleges Thursday, bringing coach Sam Sirianni Jr.'s recruiting class to nine and counting from a team that finished with an 8-2 record. Fri, 17 May 2013 00:18:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130517/SPORTS01/305170036 Florida high school baseball championships: Trenton thumps rival Chiefland 11-1 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130517/SPORTS01/305170037 The Trenton Tigers came to Fort Myers seeking validation that their 25-1 mark wasn't the product of a soft schedule. Fri, 17 May 2013 00:17:00 -0400 http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130517/SPORTS01/305170037