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The Tampa Tribune

Published: January 17, 2008

Sharks Senior Arrested On Weapons Charge

Riverview High senior boys basketball player Montrael Albury and two other Riverview students were arrested Tuesday at the school on a charge of possessing a weapon on school property, according to a Hillsborough County Sheriff's Department arrest report and spokesman J.D. Callaway. The report states Albury had in his possession a BB pistol. Albury, 19, of 1017 Axlewood Circle in Brandon, was released on a $2,000 bond.

One of the two other students, who are both minors, was charged with possession of a knife; the other was charged with possession of a toy gun.

Callaway said a school administrator noticed suspicious activity in a vehicle in the school's parking lot when school let out. The teacher then alerted a deputy on site. Callaway said Albury admitted that one of the BB pistols was his. The two minors were charged with misdemeanors.

Hillsborough County Public Schools spokeswoman Linda Cobbe said all three students received 10-day suspensions.

WILLIAMS ALL-STATE: Gulf's David Williams was the only local first-team member of the Florida Sports Writers Association's Class 3A all-state football team. Williams rushed for 2,092 yards and scored 27 TDs.

Two Jesuit players also received all-state honors. Senior OL Phil Smith was a third-team selection and TE John Plasencia was an honorable mention.

FOOTBALL RECRUITING: Jesuit's Smith, a captain on the basketball team, has seen his recruiting star rise since his participation in Hillsborough County's All-Star Game last month. He has received seven scholarship offers, including one this week from Georgia Tech. Smith will visit Tech's campus this weekend.

Durant senior tight end Royce Rose has scheduled an official visit to Lafayette on Feb. 2. Rose received a visit at home from Lafayette coaches on Tuesday evening. Rose, a Tampa Tribune All-Hillsborough County second-team selection, led the Cougars with 21 catches for 340 yards and two touchdowns.

Armwood senior defensive lineman Josh Alston has offers from Navy, Army and Air Force and will visit each school.

Brandon senior two-way standout Samir Baker, a Tribune all-county first-team pick, received a visit from Georgia Southern coaches Wednesday and is scheduled to meet with Jacksonville coaches next week.

Also making trips this weekend will be Chamberlain defensive back Justin Bell (Youngstown State), Hillsborough senior linebacker Marc Thomas (Georgia Southern) and Blake offensive lineman Vittorio Ottanelli (Colgate). Freedom punter Cass Couey has received offers from Charleston Southern, The Citadel and Fordham.

BOYS BASKETBALL: Bloomingdale junior forward Callum Townsend surpassed the 1,000-point milestone Tuesday during his team's 83-65 loss to Brandon. Townsend, who is averaging 25.4 points per game, finished with 28 points.

VOLLEYBALL: Along with being nominated for the PrepVolleyball.com National Player of the Year award, Plant senior setter Kellie Catanach is one of 50 finalists for The Andi Collins Award, which recognizes the best senior setter in the nation. Winners will be announced within the next two weeks.

In other news, former King middle hitter Myeasha Williams has decided to play for Hillsborough Community College.

ACADEMICS: The FHSAA recently awarded the Jesuit boys basketball and soccer teams for academic achievement. Both teams were recognized as members of the FHSAA's inaugural Academic Team Champion awards program for the 2006-07 seasons. Last year's basketball team held a 3.562 cumulative team GPA while the soccer team was honored for its 3.502 cumulative team GPA.

Nick Williams, Katherine Smith, Adam Adkins

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