Pinellas: News and notes

By BOB PUTNAM and BRYAN BURNS, Times Staff Writers
Published February 26, 2008

On the Web: Batting order

Undefeated Countryside takes over the top spot in our ranking of the bay area's best softball teams. Check them out and sound off at highschool.tampabay.com.

Girls basketball

What: Pinellas County Coaches Association All-Star Game

When/where: Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Keswick Christian

Admission: $4, $3 for students.

Home team: Kerah Nelson, Lakewood; Egypt Thomas, Largo; Sharlese Hughes, St. Petersburg; Cara Trudell, Dunedin; Moriah Manoloff, Largo; Kate Carl, Keswick; Tori Robison, Dixie Hollins; Holly Janicki, SP Catholic; Mo Jackson, Northside Christian; Erin McElravy, Clearwater. Alternates - Courtney Kuntz, Northside Christian; Joye-a Mells, Boca Ciega. Coach - Ryan Halstead, St. Petersburg.

Visiting team: Keona Dixon, Clearwater; Courtney Bell, Largo; Lashae Bynum, Largo; Latoya Davis, St. Petersburg; Kellie Van Patten, Dunedin; Sameerah Jones, Palm Harbor University; Jenae Swan, Dunedin; Kim Williams, Boca Ciega; Chelsea Wozniak, Keswick Christian; Laura Grace Hodupp, Keswick Christian. Alternates - Jalisa Stone, Dunedin; Meredith Monti, Indian Rocks Christian. Coach - Darrian Dublin, Palm Harbor University.

Patrick in 3-point finals

Largo's Ben Patrick is the county's lone player in the Class 5A finals of the state 3-point contest. Patrick knocked down 10 3s to advance. The 5A finals are Friday at 2:45 p.m. at the Lakeland Center.

Baseball and softball stats

The Times will begin publishing statistics this week. Coaches can fax stats to 727 893-8782 or e-mail bburns@sptimes.com (softball) or bputnam@sptimes.com (baseball) by 5 p.m. Wednesdays.

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