Odessa residents dominate in Citrus Park
The Citrus Park Little League All-Stars were crowned Minor B invitational champions May 28. More than half of the All-Stars are from Odessa, with the rest coming from Citrus Park and Tampa.
Citrus Park Little League hosted the weeklong tournament, which included 10 teams from Hillsborough County. The All-Stars were the only team to go undefeated through the tournament, beating Palma Ceia in the final game 9-5.
From left back row are coaches Jim Hardin, Moises Garcia, Matt McHone and Casey Fisher. Middle row from left are Evan Sotelo, Blake Hooker, Ryan Burrell, Jack Hardin, Sean Boyd, Colin Cassidy and Adam Fisher. Front row from left are Josh Lohman, Kyle Sebastian, Dakotah McHone, Griffin Garcia and Donovan Garcia.
Ellen Toneff earns track MVP
Wiregrass Ranch junior Ellen Toneff was recently named the Bulls girls track and field MVP by her teammates. Toneff had never run the 100-meter hurdles before this year, but picked up the event quickly. She qualified for Class 3A, Region 2 tournament in the triple jump, long jump, 4×100-meter relay and 100-meter hurdles.
Toneff is also captain of the Bulls volleyball team and is ranked third in her class academically. She is The Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce Pride Student of the Year.
