SEBRING –– After losing only one game during the regular season, Publix proved that wasn't a fluke, as its offense pounded out 10 hits and Tommy Bertoniere and Seth Abeln combined on a three-hitter to lead Publix to 12-2 win over Goin' Postal in Sunday's Dixie Boys (ages 13-14) city tournament championship game. Publix breezed through the double-elimination tournament to cap a remarkable turnaround from last year. "Winning this championship means quite a bit," said Publix coach Shon Abeln. "We struggled last year with a young team, but the experience they got from playing was just what they needed. "We only lost one game this season and that probably helped us get ready for the tournament, because it showed we could get beat if we didn't come ready to play. "I'm proud of all the kids and it was a great way to end the season." ...more

June 2, 2008

SEBRING — By slowing down his windup, Pool Paradise pitcher Jonathon Struck speeded up his pitches. The slender left-hander worked with Pool Paradise coach Jim Peck on his delivery while warming up, and then went out and limited a potent Rotary offense to one hit, while striking out eight, as Pool Paradise rolled to an 8-1 win in the championship game of the Dixie Majors (ages 10-12) city tournament on Saturday at Max Long Recreational Complex. ...more

June 2, 2008

AVON PARK — Spotting your opponent five runs is never a wise decision, but Travis Crosson Tree Service likes to live dangerously. The Avon Park team rallied from a deep hole to beat Wells Roofing, Inc. 13-5 during the opening day of the Avon Park Dixie Boys (ages 13-14) Invitational Tournament on Saturday at Durrah Martin Sports Recreational Complex. ...more

June 1, 2008

SEBRING — After losing a one-run game to Pool Paradise to fall into the loser's bracket during the Dixie Majors (ages 10-12) city tournament on Thursday night, Rotary bounced back in a big way as Brandon Ferretti had two hits and two RBI in a 10-0 four-inning victory over Elks on Friday night at Max Long Complex. "The kids answered in a big way after losing a tough game against Pool Paradise," said Rotary coach Bobby Cannon. "Our pitching was outstanding and we swung the bats real well." ...more

May 31, 2008

Louisiana-Lafayette might be a bit off the beaten path in the college sports landscape. However, it felt like home to freshman Ashley Brignac. ...more

May 30, 2008

Kevin O'Sullivan is in his first season as Florida's baseball coach and, prior to taking over the Gators, didn't have any personal experience dealing with the Florida-Florida State rivalry. ...more

May 30, 2008