In some ways, aging is kind. By the time you develop wrinkles that resemble a satellite view of the Mississippi River delta, your eyesight has faded so much you can't see them. ...more

May 30, 2008

AVON PARK –– It may be early in the year, but Lake Region pitcher Jacob Newberry was in mid-season form against Sebring in the first round of the Bill Jarrett Early Bird Classic at Head Field on Monday night. Newberry, a junior right-hander, scattered four hits and struck out nine, and designated hitter Steve Fox slammed a three-run home run to lead the Thunder to a 3-1 win over the Blue Streaks. "We've pitched good enough to win the last two games, but we've got to score some runs," said Sebring veteran coach Hoppy Rewis. "Newberry is a quality high school pitcher and he doesn't give you much to hit. He's just fast enough with enough off-speed stuff that you can't just look for one pitch." ...more

February 13, 2008