FACA taps four locals for all-star softball game

The FACA all-star softball classic is this weekend at Ocala Forest. On Friday, the East and West all-stars square off at 6:30, followed by the North vs. the South at 8. The winners meet Saturday at 11:30 in the championship; the consolation game… Read more

Region softball: No such thing as an insurmountable deficit to Durant

Euphoria traveled a well-worn path Friday night, with bliss and exhilaration in tow. After originating at the softball field at Durant High’s Ron Frost Athletic Complex, they wafted down Turkey Creek Road, hung a left on State Road 60 and… Read more

Several locals on Miss Softball ballot

Several bay area standouts have earned spots on the initial Florida Dairy Farmers Miss Softball and Coach of the Year ballot. Finalists are selected in voting among statewide coaches and media members. The players and coaches of the year for… Read more

Region softball roundup: Durant’s latest comeback defies all odds

PLANT CITY — It fell behind 11-0 and came back to win a district title, and if you thought that was crazy … The very next game, a dropped foul ball with two out gave Paige Davis another swing, which she used to hit a walkoff home… Read more

District baseball roundup: No-hitter ends PHU’s season

PALM HARBOR — Sarasota Riverview’s Sean Labsan brought Palm Harbor University’s season to an abrupt end Tuesday. Not only did Labsan hit the first grand slam of his life, he threw a no-hitter to single-handedly help the Rams to a… Read more