Archive for March, 2011

American Heritage continued their recent assault on opposing pitchers Wednesday when they clubbed six home runs on their way to a 12-1 win over Miami Brito.

South Plantation beat rival Plantation in a district match-up that saw emotions run high on both sides. South took an early 10-1 lead, and then off a late Plantation rally in a 12-8 win.

North Broward Prep and Pine Crest have now played two slugfest’s this season, and the Eagles have come out on the winning end of both after Tuesday’s 20-10 win.

Nova avenged their only loss of the season with a 3-0 win over St. Thomas Friday night. The shutout was the Titans eleventh in twelve games this season.

Archbishop McCarthy used a ten-run fifth inning to defeat District 15-4A rival Cardinal Gibbons 11-1 Friday night, taking over sloe possession of first place in the process.

The Douglas Eagles played their worst game of the season, committing seven errors, but somehow still escaped with a 7-6 win over Taravella on Thursday afternoon.

Coral Springs ralied late to tie the score, and then used a three run eighth inning to defeat district rival Coral Glades 7-4 Thursday night.

South Broward stayed on top of District 11-6A on Thursday when they defeated Plantation 11-3. Makana Gilliland was the offensive star, going 3-for-4 with 3 RBIs and 3 runs scored.

University showed on Wednesday that teams from smaller schools can compete with the big boys. The 3A Suns defeated 6A Cypress Bay, 11-0, in a mercy-rule final.

North Broward Prep and Pine Crest exchanged big flies on Tuesday night, but the Eagles got the last laugh in an 11-9 district win over the Panthers.

American Heritage beat Pompano Beach 9-2 behind home runs from Brandon Sedell and Brandon Lopez, and a strong outing by starting pitcher Jim Nesselt.

Calvary Christian took round one in their two game season series with district rival Coral Springs Christian, scoring seven runs in the sixth en route to a 9-3 win.

Chaminade Madonna could have taken over second place in the district Tuesday, but three home runs foiled those plans and sent the Lions to a 13-4 defeat at the hands of Doral.

Broward had a few bright spots this past week, but the overall spring break performance was subpar, as Broward teams finished 36-42 against non-county squads.

C.S. Charter may not have won the Sunshine State Classic in Orlando, but the Panthers represented Broward well, and learned some life lessons along the way.

Archbishop McCarthy and CS Christian closed out their spring break on opposite ends of the win column, but both teams represented Broward well with their Friday performances.

American Heritage and C.S. Charter will try to avenge a tough week around the state for Broward teams, when they play for titles in separate tournaments this weekend.

American Heritage may have started the season slow, but after their third win of the week, the Patriots have announced their presence as an elite team in the county.

Archbishop McCarthy hitters broke out the lumber on Wednesday night, pounding out seventeen hits in a 10-2 win over fellow state champion Westminster Christian.

Chaminade’s Chris Flores helped end the Lions four game losing streak by dominating University hitters en route to a 6-1 district victory.

Pine Crest won the Monarch Spring Break Tournament Wednesday afternoon behind the arm of Michael Pierson and the bat of Zack Kessinger, who had four RBI’s.