Prep Report - Pasco

Bishop McLaughlin sophomore OH Alyssa Mathis commits to San Diego State

In a rare, but calculated move, Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High volleyball’s Alyssa Mathis has verbally committed to San Diego State, Hurricanes coach Doug Chinchar said.

“It’s a big deal — she’s only a sophomore,” Chinchar said. “She had a lot of interest, but she wanted to be a doctor and…

Mitchell P/INF Chris McCormick commits to PHCC

Mitchell senior pitcher and infielder Chris McCormick has committed to Pasco-Hernando Community College, Mustangs coach Scot Wilcox said.

McCormick was the Mustangs No. 2 pitcher, compiling a 6-2 record with a 2.23 ERA and 71 Ks. McCormick, along with FSU commit Cobi Johnson, helped lead Mitchell (24-6) to the program’s…

Three Hudson girls soccer players, including first the Division I scholarship, to sign Friday

Three Hudson High girls soccer players — Haley Walker, Brooke McKillen and Sarah Staley — will sign to play in college during a ceremony at the school Friday at noon, Cobras coach Stephen Jones said in an e-mail.

“These three girls have had a fantastic career at Hudson High School,…

Pasco rising sophomore WR/DB Nate Craig pulls in Florida, FSU offers

Though Pasco’s Nate Craig already has numerous offers, the rising sophomore star pulled in his first in-state offer Tuesday morning.

Pirates coach Tom McHugh tweeted that Craig received a phone call from Florida Gators head coach Will Muschamp, who then proceeded to give the 6-foot-3, 200-pound WR/DB his ninth Division…

Pasco ATH Malik Johns picks up first offer: FAU

It is about time.

That’s what Pasco football coach Tom McHugh had to say when one of his star senior players finally picked up his first Division I offer. It was ATH Malik Johns, who was offered by Florida Atlantic on Tuesday morning.

“FAU!!! It is about time,” McHugh said…

Former Land O’ Lakes ace Brad Hencke gets nod for Tampa’s South Regional game Thursday

Brad Hencke isn’t pitching like a freshman. That’s why he’s been given the starting nod for the University of Tampa’s game Thursday hosting the Division II South Regional.

“He’s done great for us,” Spartans coach Joe Urso said. “He’s had a great year and developed nicely. He attacks the strike…

Ex-Buccaneer Copeland to hold free football camp this Saturday

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneer Horace Copeland will hold his free football camp for youths between 5-16 this Saturday at the Anderson Snow Complex, 1360 Anderson Snow Road, Spring Hill.

The free camp runs from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Those interested can pre-register at (352) 754-4031. Registration is limited to the first…

Academy at the Lakes athletes honored by FACA

Three Academy at the Lakes athletes — Lauren Evans (softball), Sydney Boynton (softball) and Ethan Haslam (boys basketball) — received Florida Athletic Coaches Association honors Thursday afternoon, Wildcats athletic director Tom Haslam said in an e-mail.

Evans, a junior shortstop, was named FACA Class 2A all-state and…

National rule changes to high school basketball

The National Federation of State High School Associations announced a few rule changes to high school basketball.

The most notable change is allowing head coaches in high school basketball to come onto the court in an effort to break up a fight or keep a situation from escalating. Previously,…

Bishop McLaughlin looking for baseball, girls hoops coaches

Bishop McLaughlin Catholic School announced Wednesday that girls basketball coach Joe Jasinski has resigned from his position, while baseball coach Tom LoSauro would not return for the next school year. The school announced the moves in a press release and added that Jasinski would take an administrative position at the…