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One unbeaten HYL basketball squad remains

By DEREK J. LaRIVIERE, Times Correspondent
Published January 4, 2008

Coming into last Saturday, every Hernando Youth League basketball division but one was led by an undefeated team. At the end of the day, there was only one team remaining without a loss.

The biggest upset of the day might have come in the Beginner Division 9-10 year olds. Patriot Lending (3-1) was stunned by White's Quality Transmission (1-3), 13-12. White's Quality Transmission had yet to win a game before toppling undefeated Patriot Lending, thanks to Dominic Jones, who scored five points.

In the Advanced Division (11-12 year olds), Brooksville Blueprint (3-1) lost its first contest of the season to Florida Insurance Brokers (2-2), 28-17. Brooksville Blueprint was led by the efforts of Tyson Garman (six points).

Lyle Plummer Welding (3-1) continues to lead the Varsity Division (15-17 year olds), after losing its only game in Week 2. That loss came to the only undefeated team remaining in HYL, the Junior Varsity Division-leading Cortez Community Bank (4-0).

B&B Hobbies (2-2) is currently in fourth place in the Beginner Division. The team has been noticeable for star player Bryon Wyatt. In last weekend's 28-17 win over Down Force, Wyatt scored a league-high 26 points. He currently leads all of HYL in scoring at 18 points per game.

Junior Tennis Tournament: The third annual Nature Coast Tennis Foundation Junior Invitational is scheduled for Jan. 26 and Jan. 27 at Delta Woods Park in Spring Hill.

The tournament is open to all area youth players at various skill levels. The following weekend is booked as a rain date for the event. The fee is $25 per entrant. Entry fees include a tournament T-shirt.

All entry fees are tax deductible as the tournament is intended to double as a fundraiser for youth tennis in Hernando County. First and second place trophies will be awarded for each division. The event is divided into girls and boys singles only.

The registration deadline is 6 p.m. Jan. 18. Registration forms can be found online at louisedowney.usptapro.com and must returned to the Nature Coast Tennis Foundation. For more information, contact the foundation at (352) 666-0658.

Hernando Lacrosse: The Hernando Lacrosse Club is open for registration until official practices are scheduled to begin Jan. 14.

The $75 registration fee includes a minimum of 10 games, 20 practices and a program T-shirt. Jerseys will also be handed out to each player, but these uniforms must be returned at the season's end. There may be other fees assessed depending on the youth involvement.

E-mail hernandolacrosseclub@yahoo.com for more information or call the Hernando County Recreation Department at (352) 754-4031.

Competitive Baseball: The Brooksville Bombers travel team is looking for dedicated players 8 years old or younger from Pasco or Hernando County.

These players should be interested in expanding their baseball experience and committed to competitive travel baseball. The Bombers are affiliated with both the AAU and USSSA organizations.

For tryout information, send an e-mail to the program at bombers8U@aol.com

Interested parties can also contact Randy Mosser at (352) 397-8546 or Kevin Tomas at (352) 650-1938.

Submit information, listings to kdixon@sptimes.com

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