Prep notes: Gaither teams fall short in tourneys

By The Tampa Tribune
Published: July 28, 2010

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Gaither's American Legion A and B squads each came up short in their quests to win state baseball titles.

The B team, which had advanced to the state tournament in Bradenton, lost its first two games at the event and was eliminated.

The A squad, playing the Central/Southwest Area tournament in Bradenton with a berth in the state tournament in Fort Pierce on the line, advanced to the finals but lost to Bradenton Post 24.

MORE BASEBALL: Gaither's home park, Cowboy Field, was named the top venue for District 3 (which covers Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina and Tennessee) by the National High School Baseball Coaches Association. Cowboy Field, as well as assistant coach Nelson North, are up for national award, which will be announced at the annual coaches convention in December.

• Robinson coach Juan Fontela resigned his position after two seasons leading the Knights. The Knights were 13-33 during Fontela's tenure, including 6-17 in 2010.

Adam Adkins