- Former Sunlake High School softball star Gianna Basilone has signed with Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale. In 2016, the power-hitting catcher batted .453 with eight home runs and 36 RBIs, setting the school’s career home run record with 15. Basilone also considered an offer to play softball at Oklahoma State University.
Gianna Basilone has signed to play softball at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale.
(Courtesy of Nelson Garcia) - Sunlake High right-handed pitcher Tommy Mace has committed to the University of Florida. Last season, the 6-foot-7, 190-pound Mace had a 1.14 ERA with 64 strikeouts in 49 innings. Fellow senior teammate Colden Peeples, a second baseman, recently committed to the University of West Alabama in Livingston.
- Audra Leipold, a rising junior point guard, has transferred from Academy at the Lakes to Seffner Christian Academy. The announcement came shortly after Karim Nohra stepped down as Academy’s girls varsity basketball coach after six seasons. Leipold — widely regarded as one of top prep guards in all of Tampa — averaged 24.8 points per game, guiding the Academy to the Class 2A Girls Basketball State Finals last season. ESPN.com currently ranks Leipold as one of the top 60 point guards in the nation based on her dribbling and passing skills, and mid-range shooting ability.
- Zander Lemay, a rising junior defensive end, has transferred from Zephyrhills High School to Tampa Catholic High. Lemay totaled 47 tackles for the Bulldogs in 2015. His older brother, Brett Lemay, a defensive tackle, will play his senior season at Zephyrhills High.
- Wharton High School’s rising senior shortstop Drew Ehrhard has committed to the University of Tampa, a Division II school. Ehrhard led Wharton in batting average (.418), doubles (7) runs (22) and stolen bases (10) last season.
- Chris Butash, a rising sophomore quarterback, has transferred from Academy at the Lakes to Carrollwood Day School. The 6-foot-2, 180-pound Butash joins the Patriots as an “athlete,” where he’ll likely play multiple positions. Carrollwood returns several top players from last year’s 7-4 team, including starting quarterback Raymond Woodie Jr., and wide receiver/defensive back Markeis Colvin.
- Devon Connors, a rising senior, has transferred from Carrollwood Day School to Steinbrenner High School. The 6-foot-2, 235-pound outside linebacker/defensive end was second on the team in sacks (10.0) last season. Connors currently has a football scholarship offer from Florida International University.
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