Region softball roundup: Palm Harbor University regroups after Alonso rally

PALM HARBOR — Through two innings Tuesday, everything seemed to go right for Palm Harbor University. The Hurricanes were getting hits and scoring runs in bunches. In the first inning, they strung together six straight hits, all singles,… Read more

District softball roundup: Hurricanes’ bats have plenty of pop

PALM HARBOR — If Palm Harbor University keeps playing like it did Thursday in the Class 8A, District 8 final against East Lake, the Hurricanes could put one last  championship ring on coach Chuck Poetter’s finger. PHU exploded… Read more

District softball: East Lake, PHU advance in 8A

Bob Putnam, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, April 18, 2012 After losing twice to Sarasota Riverview in the regular season, East Lake coach Mike Estes wanted his hitters to make contact against Rams pitcher Corrine Jenkins in Tuesday’s Class 8A,… Read more

District softball: Samantha McCloskey, Palm Harbor U.’s resident power hitter

In practice, no one hits home runs that are more majestic than the balls Samantha McCloskey sends soaring into the sky, most headed for beyond the outfield fence. Palm Harbor University coach Chuck Poetter knows. He used to have his players… Read more

Pinellas County: Region/district track capsules

District track Admission is $6. The top four in each event advance to next week’s regionals. Class 4A-5 When/where: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Seminole Teams: Clearwater, Countryside, East Lake, Palm Harbor, Pinellas Park, Seminole, St…. Read more