Archives for HSBN Author - Rick Duteau

The fans showed up in full support for the Vikings, but it was the veteran Eagles that prevailed with a 4-1 win in Tuesday’s state semifinal at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers…

The Indians held back a late rally bid for a 3-1 win over the Mustangs in Thursday’s district final, the team’s first district championship in three years…

The Viera Hawks served as excellent hosts at Space Coast Stadium, and the Kings also played at Vero Beach during their once-in-a-lifetime visit from the last frontier…

Kayvon Santana threw a complete-game shutout as the Pirates continued their strong showing this season with a 9-0 shutout over the host Ascenders on Wednesday night…

The Rays rallied for three runs in the bottom of the ninth for a hard-earned, 8-7, extra-inning victory on Wednesday night against the out-of-state visitors from Illinois…

The Indians’ 8-0 shutout over the Charlotte Tarpons at CoolToday Park on April 5th set a new program mark for consecutive victories…

The Sharks suffered the late final blows in a seesaw battle with the Trojans on Tuesday night, surrendering the lead late in the action after twice taking the lead themselves…

The Indians have not lost since an opening-day defeat in the Steve Georgiadis Tournament, the streak now up to 10 games following a successful Spring Break trip…

Baseball programs are breaking from traditional norms with earlier celebrations to ensure they are held, while also providing unique & original new ways to honor their seniors during this difficult global pandemic…

The third annual baseball camp held at North Broward Prep gives back to the community and serves minority populations with access to both MLB and college coaches and players…

This weeks’ National Early Signing Period provided much-needed celebrations as many Florida baseball players inked their college futures in private ceremonies that are much different during the pandemic…

The veteran manager (pictured far left) celebrates with his fellow coaches after the Cougars defeated Booker 2-0 on Tuesday to pick up his 200th career coaching victory…

The Indians prevailed with a hard-fought, 9-8 victory over the Creekside Knights in a marathon showdown in Friday afternoon’s 7A state semifinal at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers…

The Vikings earned a 3-1 victory in Saturday’s state championship to end the Cougars’ three-year title reign and stop them short of becoming only the second Florida team to win four straight…

The Cougars scored the winning run in the bottom of the fifth inning for a 4-3 victory that has the three-time defending state champions on the verge of state history in search of a record fourth straight title…

The Stingrays battled to the end with the winning run at the plate in the seventh, but the Victors held on for a 3-1 win in Thursday’s stte title game at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers…

The Stingrays had a big day offensively and erupted for a 9-0 victory over the Wakulla Christian Saints in Wednesday’s 2A state semifinal to advance to Thursday’s title game…

As the 2019 playoffs get underway, we are reminded to close with passion and play with inspiration for all those members of our baseball community that can no longer take the field…

All across the state, future college baseball players signed their letters-of-intent this week in ceremonies with family, teammates, coaches and friends…

The Cougars stormed to a 6-1 victory over North Florida Christian in Thursday’s Class 3A state championship, becoming only the third Florida school to ever three-peat baseball titles…

The Cougars held on for a 4-3 victory over John Carroll in Wednesday’s 3A state semifinal at Hammond Stadium tot earn a chance to add their third consecutive state championship…