After becoming the second contestant fired from this season's "Celebrity Apprentice," 1984 Olympic champion Scott Hamilton announced last week he is returning to his day job: ice skating. ...more

March 22, 2009

PAXTON — Facing elimination, the Sebring American All-Stars let their bats do the talking on Monday night at the AA Pitching Machine state tournament. ...more

July 1, 2008

PAXTON –– The Sebring American Pitching Machine All-Stars got off to a solid start at the AA State Tournament on Saturday with a 9-4 victory over East Lakeland. Gabe Gomez and Everett Hurst were 4 for 4, Scott Hamilton was 3 for 4, Brian Lane was 2 for 3 and Jan Martinez added two hits to send Sebring into the winners' bracket. Hunter Martinez, Dalton Baker, Jace Lewis, Clint Patrick and Logan Gregis each added hits. Sebring scored five runs in the pivotal third inning and jumped out to a 9-1 lead after four innings. "We gutted it out," said Sebring coach Eric Lewis. "We threw it around a bit, but I'm real proud of all of them." ...more

June 30, 2008

The Sebring American Pitching Machine All-Stars got off to a solid start at the AA State Tournament on Saturday with a 9-4 victory over East Lakeland. ...more

June 28, 2008

SEBRING –– The Sebring American team was the favorite heading into the Dixie Youth Pitching Machine District 8 All-Star tournament at Max Long Recreational Complex. After going undefeated through the six team, double-elimination tournament, Sebring American proved they were the best squad by blasting Okeechobee American 14-7 on Sunday afternoon to win the district championship and a berth in the state tournament in Paxton. "I'm so proud of all the kids because they worked hard and earned this championship," said Sebring American head coach Eric Lewis. "We've got twelve tough kids that make good baseball decisions. "They were steady in all five games we played and the way we swung the bats and played defense was outstanding." ...more

June 9, 2008

SEBRING — The toughest thing the Sebring Americans have had to deal with this weekend is the heat. But running around the bases again and again never seems to get tiring for the eight-and-under group, which won twice on Saturday to remain the only undefeated team after the second round the Dixie Youth Pitching Machine District 8 All-Star Tournament at Max Long Recreational Complex. Sebring American defeated Okeechobee American 7-2 on Saturday afternoon after handing Sebring National its first loss of the tournament in a 12-2 four-inning victory on Saturday morning. ...more

June 7, 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