DIXIE YOUTH LEAGUE AAA MAJORS BASEBALL Spring Hill American's hottest hitter going into states, Josh Lopes, cracks first-ever homer, reaches base three times in tries and scores three runs to pace his team's 3 1/2 inning nod over host Ridge Manor, 13-3. SECOND-ROUND TILT TODAY AT 5:30 P.M. ...more

July 12, 2008

For the first three games in its run at the Dixie League All-Stars State Softball Tournament, the Spring Hill Belles survived thanks to stout pitching and solid defense, combined with just enough offense to get by. ...more

July 9, 2008

A year ago Sunday, James Shields was not hiding his disappointment for a stellar season that suddenly went bad. ...more

July 7, 2008

DIXIE YOUTH LEAGUE BELLES SOFTBALL Elusive state title could still be attained in winner-take-all tilt tonight at the Belleview Sports Complex. ...more

July 6, 2008

DIXIE YOUTH LEAGUE SENIOR BOYS BASEBALL As Asquith, Tambasco and Coliacomo go yard, Spring Hill leaves no doubt by thumping Sumter in five innings, 18-8. ...more

June 29, 2008

The Rays' biggest power bat returned to the lineup Friday night, but the two men who have surpassed Carlos Pena as the team's most prolific homer hitters did most of the heavy lifting. ...more

June 28, 2008

LAKE PLACID — Garrett DeRoss looked over at his teammate in frustration as he watched ball four duck into the catcher's mitt. DeRoss was given first base after his second intentional walk of the inning, but his Sebring teammates made Lake Placid pay for their generosity. Sebring erupted for seven runs in the game-changing fourth inning, as the boys in blue defeated host Lake Placid 13-4 in the opening game of the two-team Dixie Youth Majors (ages 10-12) "O" Zone District 8 tournament at Lake June Recreational Complex. ...more

June 18, 2008

DIXIE YOUTH LEAGUE BASEBALL AA ROOKIES After impressive opening-round win, Ridge Manor falls flat, 24-0. ...more

June 11, 2008

SEBRING — After practicing for more than a month, the Sebring American All-Stars were more than ready to unleash their potent offense on Friday night. The eight- to 10-year old Sebring Americans banged out 12 hits en route to a 13-8 win over Okeechobee National in the opening round of Dixie Youth Pitching Machine District 8 All-Star Tournament at Max Long Recreational Complex. ...more

June 7, 2008

Grajales Runner-Up At U.S. Junior Worlds Eric Grajales fell short of earning his third consecutive berth on the U.S. Junior World Team, losing in the 60-kilogram Greco-Roman division championship match Friday at the Junior World Team Trials in Colorado Springs, Colo. ...more

May 24, 2008