Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Jacksonville Samuel W. Wolfson High School Playoff Records, February 29, 2012

Jacksonville Samuel W. Wolfson High School Head Coach Bruce Rosebrock
1986 Class 4A Regional Semifinals: Wolfson (Jacksonville) 55, Raines (Jacksonville) 54
1986 Class 4A Regional Finals: Ribault 53, Wolfson 39

1987 Class 4A Regionals: Wolfson (Jacksonville) 63, Ribault (Jacksonville) 58
1987 Class 4A Sectionals: Washington 52, Wolfson 50

1988 Class 4A Regionals: Wolfson (Jacksonville) 74, Buchholz (Gainesville) 71 (2OT)
1988 Class 4A Sectionals: Choctawhatchee 57, Wolfson 56

1989 Class 4A Regionals: Buchholz (Gainesville) 73, Wolfson (Jacksonville) 70 (OT)

1994 Class 4A Sub-Regionals: Wolfson (Jacksonville) 58, Gainesville 57 (OT)
1994 Class 4A Regional Semifinals: Rutherford 61, Wolfson 43

1997 Class 5A Regionals Quarterfinals: Vanguard (Ocala) 72, Wolfson (Jacksonville) 65

1998 Class 5A Regional Quarterfinals: Wolfson (Jacksonville) 76, Buchholz (Gainesville) 61
1998 Class 5A Regional Semifinals: Wolfson 75, Washington 47
1998 Class 5A Regional Finals: Mainland 79, Wolfson 67

1999 Class 5A Regional Quarterfinals: Wolfson (Jacksonville) 70, Palatka 56
1999 Class 5A Regional Semifinals: Wolfson 64, Rutherford 57
1999 Class 5A Regional Finals: Wolfson 86, Mainland 61
1999 Class 5A Semifinals: Wolfson 51, St. Thomas Aquinas 44
1999 Class 5A Championship: Gainesville 69, Wolfson 54

2001 Class 5A Regional Quarterfinals: Leesburg 89, Wolfson (Jacksonville) 85

2002 Class 5A Regional Quarterfinals: Wolfson (Jacksonville) 65, Columbia (Lake City) 59
2002 Class 5A Regional Semifinals: Choctawhatchee 61, Wolfson 59

2003 Class 5A Regional Quarterfinals: Buchholz (Gainesville) 53, Wolfson (Jacksonville) 37

2003 Class 5A Regional Quarterfinals: Wolfson (Jacksonville) 76, Fort Walton Beach 69
2003 Class 5A Regional Semifinals: Wolfson 43, Lyman 40
2003 Class 5A Regional Finals: Lake Howell 78, Wolfson 53

2005 Class 5A Regional Quarterfinals: Wolfson (Jacksonville) 63, Fort Walton Beach 36
2005 Class 5A Regional Semifinals: Wolfson 54, Eau Gallie 48
2005 Class 5A Regional Finals: Lake Howell 74, Wolfson 67

2006 Class 5A Regional Quarterfinals: Wolfson (Jacksonville) 66, Columbia (Lake City) 43
2006 Class 5A Regional Semifinals: Wolfson 75, Mosley 38
2006 Class 5A Regional Finals: Eastside 47, Wolfson 42

2007 Class 5A Regional Quarterfinals: Wolfson (Jacksonville) 69, Gainesville 55
2007 Class 5A Regional Semifinals: Wolfson 72, Rutherford 68
2007 Class 5A  Regional Finals: Robert E. Lee 61, Wolfson 55

2008 Class 5A Regional Quarterfinals: Wolfson (Jacksonville) 65, Columbia (Lake City) 54
2008 Class 5A Regional Semifinals: Regional Semifinals: Gainesville 65, Wolfson 63

2009 Class 5A Regional Quarterfinals: Gainesville 70, Wolfson (Jacksonville) 52

2012 Class 5A Regional Quarterfinals: Wolfson (Jacksonville) 82, Leon (Tallahassee) 63
2012 Class 5A Regional Semifinals: Wolfson (Jacksonville) 65, Ridgeview (Orange Park) 64
2012 Class 5A  Regional Finals: Wolfson (Jacksonville) 70, Pine Forest (Pensacola) 69

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Former Leesburg High School, University of Alabama and San Diego Chargers Football Standout Wayne Hamilton makes his first appearance on the Lake County Sports Show March 24, 2012 at 12:00 p.m.

#94 Wayne Hamilton Alabama Crimson Tide on a goaline stand at 1979 Sugar Bowl
Hamilton, former Leesburg High School Girls Basketball, Girls Track and Field, and Villanova University Womens Track and Field Standout Shericka Ward will be the featured guests along with the show host Billy Matthews The Voice Of The Leesburg Yellow Jackets, Belton Bail Bonds Scoreboard Show Host Sonny Bronson, Belton Bail Bonds Scoreboard Show Co-host Allison Crawford and Carver Heights Quarterback Club Staff Writer Gerald Lacey.


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Monday, February 27, 2012

Yellow Jackets Earn Return Trip To Lakeland, February 26, 2012

Photo by Despina Barton, BHSN Reporter

Leesburg Slips Past Orlando Edgewater For Class 6A Region 2 Championship

By Gerald Lacey
Staff Writer
Carver Heights Quarterback Club 
Sunday, February 26, 2012

ORLANDO - Leesburg Boys Basketball (21-9) second year head coach Marcel Thomas has his team in position to do something that has never been done in Lake County High School Sports history. The Fightin' Yellow Jackets will travel to Lakeland for a chance to repeat as Boys Basketball State Champion this weekend. No Boys Basketball team has ever won back to back state championships in Lake County High School Sports history.


2012 University of Miami (FL) Football Signee D'Mauri Jones free throw with 9 seconds left in the 4th quarter gave Leesburg a 54-53 win and the Class 6A Region 2 Boys Basketball Championship. The Eagles of Edgewater gave the defending champs all they could handle at the Eagles Nest on the campus of Edgewater High School. The Eagles finished the 2010-2011 season 1-24 and had no seniors in their starting lineup. 

The Jacket Nation turned the Eagles Nest into a home away from home. Tickets were not sold to fans until hours before tipoff. Nearly 2000 fans packed the Eagles Nest most of them from Leesburg.

"Besides winning the game, the best part for us tonight was getting off that bus and seeing all our fans here to greet us," Leesburg coach Marcel Thomas said. "It made us feel very comfortable heading into our biggest game of the year. Our fans are fantastic. They've been with us at every game this season. You tend to play so much better when you know you have supporters behind you when you play." 


Leesburg jumped out to a early 4-0 lead but went through a scoring drought over the next five minutes. The Jackets signature pressure defense kept the young Eagles squad off of the scoreboard for most of the opening quarter.

"We didn't want to leave them any open shots," Yellow Jackets coach Marcel Thomas said.

 The Eagles finally got on the scoreboard and took a 5-4 lead late in the first quarter.

Leesburg Coach Marcel Thomas
"There must've been a lid on the basket," Thomas said. "We had a lot of good looks at the basket, but the ball just wouldn't fall. I give our guys credit for not getting frustrated and getting away from what we were trying to do." 

The Jackets had won their five games by a average margin of 25 points could get no farther then 7 points in front of Edgewater throughout the game. Sophomore Eddie Keith hit three 3-pointers in third quarter to keep the game close. Cousins PG Joe Toolie, Jr. and sophomore center Troy Willis Jr. paced the Jackets in the quarter with a combined 13 points.

The Jackets led 51-44 with about 4 minutes left in the game and seemed to have the game under control at that point. Leesburg, the 2011 defending 4A champion that moved into 6A this season, used full-court pressure in the fourth quarter. That disrupted the less-experienced Eagles. But Edgewater wouldn't go away and the game was tied with 1:32 left to play in the 4th quarter. Two free throws put the Jackets ahead 53-51 when Edgewater's Josh Howard sank a layup with 57 seconds left to tie the game.

Leesburg converted 11 of 13 foul shots in the fourth quarter.


Marcel Thomas called a timeout and demonstrated why he is the 2012 FACA Class 6A District 7 coach of the year. Thomas drew up a play that resulted in 2011 Class 4A Boys Basketball All Final Four Team member D'Mauri Jones going to the free throw line with 9 seconds remaining in the game. Jones once again came up big and knock down the first free throw and missed the second attempt.

After the miss Edgwater's Josh Howard grabbed the rebound and dribbled up court for a final desperation shot. Howard put up a spinning driving runner that bounce off the rim and rolled out of bounds giving the Jackets possession of the basketball with one second remaining in the game.
Toolie paced Leesburg with 14 points, followed by Willis with 12
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Edgewater, which finished its season with a 19-11 record and started no seniors, were led by Keith with 12 points and DeAngelo Legrier with 11. Howard added 10.

"Experience was everything tonight. I couldn't have asked for anything more, as we got beat by seniors tonight," said Edgewater coach Matt Turner.

The "Eagles Nest" on the campus of Orlando Edgewater High School.
"I'm so proud of these kids," Thomas said after the Yellow Jackets held off a late charge by the Eagles. 

"Getting back to Lakeland was one of our goals this year and every member of this team has worked hard to achieve that goal. It's not easy to get to the Final Four two years in a row. 

"The fact we've done that is because of the dedication of our players and their willingness to work." 



With the win the Jackets clinched their 15th FHSAA Final appearance according to Buddy Collings of the Orlando Sentinel. They will face Jacksonville Wolfson in the Class 6A Boys Basketball Semifinal Friday at the the Lakeland Center in Lakeland Florida. Leesburg beat Jacksonville Wolfson 89-85 February 22, 2001 in the Class 5A boys basketball Regional Quarterfinal playoff game.

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Former Leesburg High School Football and Basketball Standout Matt Shepherd at Monmouth College, Monmouth Illinois
Former Leesburg High School, Monmouth College (Monmouth, Illinois), Finland’s Kouvola Indians Standout and current Marburg Mercenaries in the southern division of the GFL player Matt Shepherd will make his first appearance on the Lake County Sports Show March 10, 2012.

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Gerald is the CEO/President of Lacey LLC and OmariWholesale, Inc. He runs his entire business from his home where he is able to spend quality time with his family and friends. He is passionate about helping individuals to build and monetize their personal brand online.






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Thursday, February 23, 2012

Jackets set to shine in 'big city', February 23, 2012

 
 
Published: Thursday, February 23, 2012
FRANK JOLLEY | Columnist

What a game it's going to be! 

Saturday's Class 6A-Region 2 title game will pit one of the two oldest schools in Orlando -- Edgewater -- against one of the oldest schools in Lake County -- Leesburg -- with a berth in the FHSAA Final Four going to the winner. 

The only drawback with the game is that it is being played in Orlando. When the brackets were originally drawn up following Tuesday's games, Leesburg was set to host the Eagles in the "Hive." 

A late-night change by the Florida High School Athletic Association, however, turned the Yellow Jackets from a home team to road warriors. 

Nonetheless, the matchup has all the makings of a classic -- the kind of game that gets talked about and broken down over coffee the morning after in area diners. 

The game reeks of tradition. In fact, saying that both schools have tradition-rich programs is like saying Michael Jordan had a pretty nice jump shot. 

Combined, the Yellow Jackets and Eagles have four state championship and have made eight title-game appearances. 

Leesburg won its first state title in 1977 with a 71-51 victory against Marianna and nabbed its second last year against Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons. The Yellow Jackets finished second in 1929 and 1955. 

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Leesburg High School Boys Basketball head coach Marcel Thomas will make his second appearance in 2012 on The Lake County Sports Show February 25, 2012.
 
Leesburg High School Boys Basketball Head Coach Marcel Thomas
Leesburg High School head Boys Basketball Coach Marcel Thomas, was named the Class 6A coach of the year for the Florida Athletic Coaches Association’s District 7. The district covers Lake, Sumter and Citrus counties. Thomas led the Jackets to the their first Boys Basketball State Championship in 34 years last season. The Jackets are 20-9 and will travel to Orlando to face Edgewater High School in the Class 6A Region 3 Final Saturday Night at 7 P.M.

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Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Orlando Edgewater Hands Leesburg Its First Loss, December 23, 2001

Orlando Edgewater Guard Darius Washington
Leesburg takes 1st loss

By AUSTIN LYON
Special to the Daily Commercial

KISSIMMEE - The championship game of the 21st Annual Great Florida Shootout held true to its name Saturday night.

It was just that a shootout.

In the end, it was Class 5A Orlando Edgewater (14-0) who had the bigger guns as it defeated 4A Leesburg, 78-69, in front of more than 3000 fans, the largest single-game crowd in the history of the tournament.

The biggest gun was Eagles point guard Darius Washington, who scored a game high 34 points and was named the tournaments most valuable player.

The Yellow Jackets (12-1) were tied headed into the fourth quarter, but Edgewater went on a 10-2 run to start the period and Leesburg could never recover. They got as close as four at 71-67 in the closing minute, but the Eagles were strong at the free throw line, and the Yellow Jackets simply ran out of gas.

"They just made too many runs," Leesburg coach Chad Keller said. "But I'm very proud of our kids and the way they played, especially the bench."

The Yellow Jackets raced out to an early, 19-14 first quarter lead, but that was quickly erased by Washington, who single-handily scored 17 points in the second period to give Edgewater a 39-35 halftime lead.

Junior guard Travis Little scored 20 to lead Leesburg. Jarvieous Wright and Brandon Kelley added 17 and 10 each.

The Yellow Jackets struggled from 3 point range, as they only shot 17 percent going three-for-18. Foul trouble was also a major issue for two Leesburg starters.

Frances Cuyler and Brandon Kelley. Cuyler fouled out in the fourth quarter, while Kelley ended the game with four.

Orlando Edgewater head coach Travis Jones
Edgewater coach Travis Jones seemed more complimentary about Leesburg than he was about his own team.

"They're a great team," Jones said. "Chad (Keller, Leesburg coach) is doing a great job, and they really took advantage of their quickness."

"That's the best 4A team I've seen this season."

After the game, Keller was optimistic about the way his team has started their season.

"We have a lot of confidence going into the season," said the Leesburg coach. "We have no one taller than 6'2", and with everyone giving the effort they do, we're play very well."

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Former Leesburg High School and University Of Cincinnati Football Standout Ashley Hunt will make his first appearance on the Lake County Sports Show February 25, 2012.



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Jackets Knock Off #3 Ranked Starkville Mississippi 77-74, December 19, 2001



KISSIMMEE - Leesburg increased its record to 10-0 and beat Starkville, Mississippi, ranked third in the state, 77-74.

"This was one of our biggest wins in the history of our program," said Leesburg coach Chad Keller.

Brandon Kelley led the Yellow Jackets with 24 points, five rebounds and four assists, Francis Cuyler add 17 while Jarvieous Wright hit for 14 and Travis Littles chipped with 11.

Leesburg will face Selma, Alabama Thursday at 4 p.m.

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Former Leesburg High School and University Of Cincinnati Football Standout Ashley Hunt will make his first appearance on the Lake County Sports Show February 25, 2012.



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Leesburg One Win Away From Return Trip To Lakeland, February 22, 2012



By Gerald Lacey
Staff Writer
Carver Heights Quarterback Club
February 22, 2012

LEESBURG - Leesburg boys basketball second year head coach has his Jackets one win away from a second straight Final Four appearance. With a win Saturday night in the Class 6A Region 2 Final Leesburg will secure its 12th FHSAA Final Four appearance in the programs storied history. Leesburg is the defending Class 4A state champion, playing its first year in Class 6A.

Gainesville's playoff run ended with a 76-55 loss to the defending state champions Leesburg in the Class 6A, Region 2 semifinal Tuesday night at the Hive. It was the third time that the Jackets have defeated Gainesville this season. It was a 1-point game at halftime, and Gainesville even led in the third quarter, but a late 12-0 run helped Leesburg break away. Sophomore Troy Willis scored seven points during the stretch, and led the Yellow Jackets with 21 points on the night.




The defending state champs began pouring it on in front of the sellout crowd at the Hive, as Leesburg went on an 11-2 run at the start of the fourth quarter to put the game way and take a commanding 19 point lead with six minutes remaining in the game.
“We played some of the top teams in the state,” Gainesville head coach Kelly Beckham said. “Out of 10 losses all season, seven were by 4 points or less; the other three were to Leesburg. That tells me they’re ready to repeat.”

Hurricane freshman Ed Porter led the team with 17 points, but was mired in foul trouble in the second half.

Leesburg had four players scoring in double figures

The Yellow Jackets (20-9) are looking for their second straight regional title and a another trip to Lakeland site of the State Final Four. 
 
Second year head coach Marcel Thomas
"We're playing as good as we have all season," said coach Marcel Thomas. "Most of these guys were on the (4A state championship) team last year, so they know what it takes and they're stepping up." 

Said Joe Toolie the 2011 Class 4A State Final Four MVP, "We have all the confidence in the world, we plan to repeat."

Leesburg will travel to Orlando to play Edgewater High School in Saturday’s regional final.

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Former Leesburg High School and University Of Cincinnati Football Standout Ashley Hunt will make his first appearance on the Lake County Sports Show February 25, 2012.



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Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Boys basketball regional semifinal capsules, February 21, 2012

Mon. February 20, 2012 at 11:14 p.m. | By Staff

All games start at 7 p.m.Tuesday

Admission: $7 per game

Who: No. 6 Gainesville (19-9) at No. 4 Leesburg (19-9)

What: Class 6A, Region 2

What's next: Gainesville would play at No. 8 Palm Bay Heritage or Orlando Edgewater in Saturday's regional finals; Leesburg would host Heritage or play at Edgewater.

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