It is said a championship is tougher to maintain than to obtain. ...more

July 11, 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

It all looked so - familiar. The Hernando Debs (ages 16-18) All-Stars played their second game in their four-team bracket at the Dixie League State Softball Tournament against West Pasco, and the result was what one might expect when an opponent tangles with a team that reached the Dixie League World Series final a year ago before losing. ...more

July 8, 2008

EAST LAKELAND — "The game was like it was in slow motion," said Lake Placid's Tyler Carr after his team's offense awoke from it's summer slumber on Sunday. Lake Placid deposited eight runs on the board in the first inning and cruised to a 10-0 four-inning, mercy-rule victory over Malone during the second round of the Dixie Youth Majors "O" Zone (ages 11-12) state tournament in East Lakeland. "It was so good to see the boys hit the ball better than they did yesterday," LP coach Ed Stanley said. "We finally had a breakout game that gave us some much-needed confidence." With the win, Lake Placid advanced to play the West Volusia National team on Monday night in an elimination game. ...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

For five innings of yesterday's State Tournament opener versus Poinciana, the Spring Hill American AAA Minors (ages 9-10) All-Stars managed just one hit off Drenise Ozuna. ...more

July 6, 2008

Spring Hill American rallies from 2-0 deficit in final inning to open states with 5-2 victory over Poinciana. ...more

July 5, 2008

DIXIE YOUTH LEAGUE DEBS SOFBALL As hurlers Mary Ellen Langley and Stephanie Sinwelski total 10 strikeouts, the Brooksville-based squad is a win away from a repeat state title. ...more

July 5, 2008

SEBRING – Developing solid pitching is paramount for any softball squad, and for Sebring All-Star coach Adam Greene, it's never too early to start. "You have to start young and get the girls to develop good habits that'll translate into success at the next level," Greene said. ...more

June 27, 2008

The Rays have had offensive outbursts here and there over the course of this season, but have yet to really break loose and go on a team-wide tear. ...more

June 26, 2008