Archives for HSBN Author - Rick Duteau

Shrinking support systems have left some Broward schools struggling to remain competitive, and in some cases simply in fielding a team.

The new classifications and district realignments have changed the playing field for teams across the Broward baseball landscape.

The FHSAA’s new rules changes affecting the 2012 season focus primarily on approved equipment and coach’s conduct with game officials.

Broward County is represented with one of it former local players on each team in this 2011 World Series, which ensures that the county will have a World Series champion this year.

Chaminade-Madonna’s Juan Martinez takes pride in representing his native Venezuelan country by playing the game of baseball that he loves.

During the fall the Bengals’ baseball field is used as a practice field for the football team, or at least the outfield is – a growing trend in the county.

In 2012, South Florida will welcome in the Miami Marlins, playing in their own new state-of-the-art stadium near downtown Miami that should promote area baseball.

There is no better time of year than October, because the MLB playoffs have arrived! The 2011 MLB playoffs are already delivering big moments and shocking conclusions.

North Broward Prep assistant coach Doug Jennings is a former 21-year professional player now enjoying the benefits of guiding today’s future stars.

It has been a record season for some of Broward’s best baseball products playing in the major leagues.

The baseball dugout is holy ground, but what really goes on in them? Join us for a peek inside Broward County’s high school baseball dugout culture.

Superstition is ingrained into baseball culture, but how does it affect our local players and coaches? We take a look at the thought process behind SUPERSTITIONS.

Budget cuts have led to many high school programs doing away with their JV-aged fall teams. Extreme Line Baseball is picking up the slack by giving these young athletes a place to play.

Former American Heritage baseball coach Todd Fitz-Gerald was announced as the new head coach at Douglas High on Tuesday.

The North team scored three runs in the top of the ninth to nip the South 9-6 in the BCAA Senior All-Star Game at Pat McQuaid Field at Nova High Wednesday night.

Highlands Christian’s bid for a return to the state championship fell just short Friday, as the Knights were defeated 4-1 by Miami Brito at Florida Memorial University in Opa Locka.

The reigning Class 6A state champion Flanagan Falcons (22-2) host rival Park Vista in today’s regional final, pitting the two previous state champions against one another.

Defending Class 4A state champion Archbishop McCarthy (26-3) plays its final home game of 2011 on Friday when it hosts Eau Gallie (21-8) in a regional championship.

North Broward Prep is proud to have earned their first regional championship berth in school history. The Eagles play Friday at Gulliver Prep at 4 P.M. with a state berth on the line.

Highlands Christian is no stranger to regional play, advancing for the 7th time in the past 10 seasons. Friday, the Knights (15-10) will play at Miami Brito in a Class 1A regional final.

Class 4A defending state champion Archbishop McCarthy cruised to a 12-2 win in six innings over Belen Jesuit. The Mavericks play at Key West on Friday in a regional semifinal.