Archives for HSBN Author - Rick Duteau

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 in Coconut Creek 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 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…

A magical season for the ages ended one game short of the finale, as Melbourne Central Catholic earned a 2-0 shutout in Wednesday’s semifinal at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers…

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…

On Saturday the Eagles enjoyed a day at the ballpark with the the Miracle League Jacksonville, a program that helps special needs children and adults get on a turf baseball field and play…

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

The Bulldogs cruised to a 4-1 win over the Nature Coast Sharks in Thursday’s Class 5A state semifinal to advance for the chance to win their their third straight state championship…

Michael Dominguez led the Dragons to a 7-2 win over the Blue Devils on Wednesday morning to end their quest for their first state championship…

The Conquerors came up on the wrong end of a 2-1 decision to the undefeated Warriors in Wednesday’s state Final Four at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers…

The Blue Devils and Panthers celebrated the life and memory of the late Clay High teacher with the first annual Mrs. McCool Baseball Night on Friday…

The Panthers jumped ahead right away and never looked back to defeat Tampa King 11-0 and claim the 7A state title on Thursday night at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers…

The Bulldogs defeated Bishop Moore 7-2 on Thursday night at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers, adding the program’s eighth state title…

The Panthers struck for the deciding run in the sixth inning and held on for a 2-1 win over Dwyer in Wednesday’s 7A state semifinal at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers…

The Bulldogs prevailed 2-1 over Pompano Beach in a pitcher’s duel to return to Thursday afternoon’s 5A state championship, where they will face Bishop Moore…

The Christians’ quest for their first state since 1990 fell just short in a tough pitcher’s duel between Canterbury’s Cooper Swanson and University Christian’s Alejandro Visaez…

Darien Smith delivered a 6-0 shutout to lead the Christians past Archbishop Carroll and into Saturday’s 3A state title game at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers…

Nate Skinner dropped down a suicide-squeeze bunt that drove in Hamp Skinner for the only run of the game, as the Bulldogs earned their seventh state championship in program history…

Behind a hot start and a strong pitching performance from Ryan Aspinwall, Trinity Christian edged Bishop Verot to claim the Class 4A state title

Since the start of the season the legendary Blue Devil’s skipper has known that he would be stepping down after a 26-year run at the helm of the ball club.