The Gators look to their star wideout to make things happen
By Devon Jeffreys
Published in:
The Florida Times-Union
October 28, 2007
Link: Harvin shines despite loss
Though Percy Harvin’s contributions couldn’t offset Florida’s deficiencies in a 42-30 loss to Georgia on Saturday, it wasn’t from a lack of effort.
The sophomore wide receiver finished the game with a season-high 10 carries for 97 yards and added two catches for 41 yards.
Filed under College Football, The Times-Union
Sinden made three trips to the final four with Kenny, where here grandfather once coached
By Devon Jeffreys
Published in: The Florida Times-Union
December 25, 2007
Link: Family connection sets Crusaders senior apart
For Ali Sinden, attending Bishop Kenny High School wasn’t just about playing volleyball.
It was about playing in the John A. Baldwin Athletic Center.
The running backs are happy to share the carries and the success
By Devon Jeffreys
Published in:
The Florida Times-Union
October 11, 2007
Link: Harper, Harris power Trinity
Splitting time at running back hasn’t been a problem for Trinity Christian’s Jamie Harper and Montel Harris. It might be the reason both are thriving.
The seniors share the load in the Conquerors’ offense and have made the most of every carry. Five games into the season, both players have gained more than 500 yards, and each averages more than 10 yards per carry. The duo has led Trinity to a 4-1 record this season heading into a non-district game Friday against Tampa Catholic.
Filed under High School Football, The Times-Union
Record’s top wrestler Jordan Hoover grew up off the mat before he flourished on it
By Devon Jeffreys
Published in: The St. Augustine Record
March 26, 2008
Link: Growth Spurt
Jordan Hoover was always a fighter, but he didn’t start wrestling until ninth grade.
Four years removed from picking up the sport from scratch, Hoover is The St. Augustine Record’s Wrestler of the Year.
The Pirates now pick on teams their own size after taking lumps in ’06
By Devon Jeffreys
Published in: The Florida Times-Union
September 28, 2007
Link: Fernandina flips over its record
FERNANDINA BEACH – After an 0-10 season in 2006, the Fernandina Beach football team is trying to go full-circle.
The Pirates have won their first four games in 2007 and have their sights set on a playoff berth.
Filed under High School Football, The Times-Union
With a new coach and attitude, the Stallions are 4-2 and a district contender
By Devon Jeffreys
Published in: The Florida Times Union
October 19, 2007
Link: Stallions work in progress
A strong work ethic and a culture of winning are nothing new to Paul Peterson. But until his arrival, both were foreign to Providence Stallions football.
Peterson, an assistant at Bolles for six years, became the head coach of the Stallions this season and overhauled the program. Now, after finishing last season 1-9, the Stallions are 4-2 and are one of the up-and-coming programs in District 3-1A.
Filed under High School Football, The Times-Union
FSU fall for the first time this season in the Glenn Wilkes Classic
By Devon Jeffreys
Published in: The Florida Times-Union
November 18, 2007
Link: Last shot too late in Seminoles’ loss
DAYTONA BEACH – Isaiah Swann’s desperation 3-pointer swished through the basket, but it left his hands one second too late, and instead of heading to a second overtime, Florida State left the court dejected.
The Seminoles lost their first game of the season Saturday night, falling 69-66 to Cleveland State in the Glenn Wilkes Classic.
Filed under College Basketball, The Times-Union
Flagler star Kenny Ray doesn’t look like a typical speedster — until he’s on base, which is all the time
By Devon Jeffreys
Published in: The St. Augustine Record
April 10, 2008
Link: Thief in Saints’ clothing
Kenny Ray doesn’t have the look, the size or play the position of a typical leadoff hitter, but none of that could stop the Flagler College senior from making the top of the lineup his own.
Thomas, Johnson help the Buccaneers cruise into the second round
By Devon Jeffreys
Published in: The Florida Times-Union
November 17, 2007
Link: Backs boost First Coast
It took 17 years, but the First Coast Buccaneers will play a second week of playoff football.
The Buccaneers used running back tandem Jermaine Thomas and Chris Johnson to put up 35 first-half points and cruise to a win over the Tallahassee Leon Lions on Friday in a regional quarterfinal game at Buccaneers Field.
“We’ve been trying for this for three years,” Thomas said. “They had it in the papers that we weren’t going to get past anyone. We proved people wrong once again.”
Filed under High School Football, The Times-Union
Former Menendez star Sam Bridgeman fits in nicely with Flagler
By Devon Jeffreys
Published in the St. Augustine Record
March 11, 2008
Link: Happy to be Home
All Sam Bridgeman wanted when he transferred to Flagler College last fall was a chance to try out for the baseball team.
Flagler coach Dave Barnett is glad he gave him that chance.
“Sam’s been a great addition to our club,” Barnett said. “(He) had called me about wanting to come to Flagler. He just wanted to come back home and have the opportunity to play baseball. He’s really been a nice surprise for us because we were struggling offensively.”
