Another goose egg

By Compiled by BRANT JAMES

© St. Petersburg Times, published March 10, 2000

Former Hernando High standout Brent Stentz pitched his second scoreless inning of spring training for the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday. Stentz, a closer prospect, allowed two hits and struck out a batter in the seventh inning of an 8-6 loss to Texas in Fort Myers.

Stentz is 0-0 with a save and a 0.00 earned-run average in two spring appearances. He has allowed three hits and struck out three batters.

He began last season in Triple A but was demoted to Double A after struggling in the early months of the season.

BEST BET

• WHAT: High school softball.

• WHO: Central vs. Hernando.

• WHEN: 7 p.m. today.

• WHY: Because Hernando (3-1) is used to being the best team in the county, and Central (5-2) thinks it is and wants to prove it. Hernando, which finally played its season-opener on Tuesday and thrashed Springstead 17-0, has home-field advantage and the blessing of pitching depth. Coach Ernie Chatman has three quality starters -- Kimi Olmstead, Beth Chatman, Chrissy Hartley -- from which to choose. Bears coach Benny Martinez does not have quite the depth and may elect to start Jamie Pape after twin sister Jen started against Citrus on Thursday. ... Or, if that doesn't do it for you, Central hosts the Bears Relays beginning at 4 p.m. There will be 15 boys teams and 15 girls teams competing. One relay worth watching will include Central's girls 4x100 squad of Daisha Holland, Leiko Munford, Tiffany Mobley and Aliya Smiley

New rankings

The high school track Internet site flrunners.com released new rankings for distance events Wednesday and the county has a greater presence in this week's listings.

Central senior Theresa Bergeron is ranked sixth among Class 2A girls in the 3,200 meters and ranks ninth in the 1,600, just ahead of Lecanto's Amanda Howard.

Hernando senior Joel Tierson is still ranked ninth in the boys 1,600 meters, and Hernando's 4x800 relay is ranked 10th.

League of their own

Here are results from the most recent Hernando Ladies Golf League match:

• A Flight: Gross -- Nancy Morton 85, Verna Turnbull 87, Rowena Cranford 88, Nancy Duckworth 88, Barbara Neundorf 88. Net -- Meda Fisher 68, Ruth Troyer 69, Cindy LaPorte 69.

• B Flight: Gross -- Diana DiVita 91, Janet Gilbert 93, Gail Samples 95. Net -- Elsie King 67,Sylvia Butler 70, Betty Follansbee 71.

• C Flight: Gross -- Claudine Eaton 100, Dottie Outhouse 102, Sandi Duart. Net -- JoAnne Early 68, Sandy Baldwin 69, Joan Pyatt 69.

• D Flight: Gross -- Charlotte Hecht 102, Joan Maszatics 106, Sophie Strayer 106. Net -Joyce Johns 64, Marie Salta 69, Marilyn "Boots" Miller 71.

Doubles, anyone?

GlenLakes Tennis Club will host a men's and women's clay court doubles tournament March 25-26. It will have a compass draw format and is geared for individuals of 3.0 to 4.5 ability.

The event will be limited to the first 16 teams. Each team is guaranteed two matches if the draw is full.

Entry fee is $20. Call (352) 684-4321 for more information.

Pool pros to play

Capone's Billiards in Spring Hill will host a stop on the Florida Pro Open men's billiards tour Saturday and Sunday.

Scheduled participants include Hall of Famer Buddy Hall and former world champions Ray Martin, Tommy Kennedy and Dallas West.

Play begins at 1 p.m. Saturday. Admission is $5 for general seating and $10 for VIP.

Capone's is adding $2,000 to the prize money, which will be determined by entry fees. More than 64 players are expected.

Open to discussion

The Brooksville United Soccer Association will hold an open meeting at 7 p.m. Monday at Kennedy Park Community Center off East Jefferson Street and Kennedy Avenue. Parents and interested community members are welcome, and topics will include planning for the 2000-01 season, new teams and more. For information, call Cheryl Nichols at (352) 544-0778 between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.

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