SEBRING — The opening round of the Dixie Majors (ages 10-12) city tournament is well-known for its upsets and unusual happenings. ...more

May 28, 2008

SEBRING –– Tampa Sickles outfielder Kenny Wilson scored four runs and Tampa King's Sean Buckley had a key two-run double to lead the West All-Stars to a 15-6 win over the North All-Stars in the championship game of the 30th annual Florida Athletic Coaches Association Baseball Classic on Saturday at a sweltering Firemen's Field. Wilson, who played a flawless center field, drew a pair of walks and reached on one of four North errors to spark the West offense, which banged out 15 hits off five North hurlers. "It's an honor to be selected to play in this series and it was great to be able to represent the west coast of Florida," said Wilson, who has signed a scholarship with the University of Florida. "We swung the bats well, got solid pitching and our defense was tight. "This was a great experience because everything is first class and this field is nicer than a lot of minor league parks. ...more

May 25, 2008

Sickles outfielder Kenny Wilson scored four runs and King's Sean Buckley had a key two-run double to lead the West All-Stars to a 15-6 win against the North All-Stars in the championship game of the 30th annual Florida Athletic Coaches Association Baseball Classic on Saturday at Firemen's Field. ...more

May 25, 2008

King High's Sean Buckley was 2-for-2 with two RBIs in the late innings Friday to lift the West squad to a 5-1 victory and into the final of the 30th annual Florida Athletic Coaches Association All-Star Baseball Classic at Firemen's Field. ...more

May 24, 2008

Crowds of people gathered and the stands were nearly filled to capacity, as the players made their way to the batter's box to give everyone a thrill. Onlookers sat with their eyes on the dugout and waited for the hulk of a teen to stroll up to the plate with bat in hand. ...more

May 23, 2008

Every year the American Cancer Society invites cancer survivors to their "Relay For Life." I attended the one on April 26 in Sebring at Firemen's Field. This year all the volunteers and businesses outdid themselves. They must have put in long hours to do such a great job. ...more

May 8, 2008

SEBRING — Tyler Bertoniere was money from both sides of the ball on Tuesday, as he scored three runs and struck out four in the final two innings to seal the deal during the Elks 12-7 win over the Firemen in Dixie Youth Majors (ages 11-12) "O" Zone action at Max Long Recreational Complex on Tuesday. ...more

May 7, 2008

SEBRING — The fans filled the stands and the waves of cheers charged the night air at Firemen's Field on Friday night, and with the season on the line, Sebring's Steven Fortner didn't disappoint. "All night," said Fortner from the moment he stepped into the dugout. "I'm feeling it tonight." The Blue Streak senior pitched a complete game shutout in front of some outstanding defensive plays from his teammates, as Sebring bounced the Bartow 2-0 in the Class 4A regional semifinals. All eyes were on Fortner heading into the top of the seventh, as the Streaks clung to a two-run lead. ...more

May 5, 2008

SEBRING — As the Sebring football team filed out of the locker room and toward the field for Thursday's spring practice, they couldn't help but notice a familiar sight. ...more

May 2, 2008

SEBRING — The euphoria of beating the No. 7 ranked Lake Wales team lasted the bus ride home according to pitcher Steven Fortner, who had the focus of a veteran when asked about taking the mound against Bartow in the Class 4A regional semifinals tonight at Firemen's Field. ...more

May 2, 2008