Billy Embody headed to SMU
Carrollwood Day Prep senior quarterback will join Southern Methodist University (SMU) as a walk on, but has received two academic scholarships according to Patriots coach Lane McLaughlin.
Carrollwood Day has only been playing 11-man football for two years, but Embody helped lead the Patriots to an 9-2 record in 2009. Embody threw for 1,836 yards and 25 touchdowns to six interceptions last season.
The quarterback is apparently ready to play for his new team. McLaughlin said that he already has an SMU bumper sticker on his car.
Kristen McGrath leader in homers
Gaither High senior third baseman Kristen McGrath leads Hillsborough County with five homeruns through the Cowboys’ first 18 games.
Kristen also has a .542 batting average, which is second on the team behind only her twin sister Megan who is batting .547.
Kristen is also a pitcher and has posted a 3-3 record with a 1.81 earned run average (ERA) and 33 strikeouts. Megan, who plays first base and pitches, has a 5-2 record, a 1.02 ERA and 28 Ks. The twins have signed to play at the University of Alabama at Birmingham next season.
Pasco ace throws perfect game
Pasco High softball player Courtney Brandt threw a perfect game March 26 in a 12-0 victory against Ridgewood. The junior had 15 strikeouts in the in the game for the Pirates (10-3).
Brandt is 6-3 with a 1.90 earned run average and 84 Ks through the Pasco’s first 13 games.
The team co-captain can also handle the bat. In her perfect game she had one homerun, a double and three runs batted in (RBI). Brandt has a .391 batting average with 18 hits, 17 RBI, 17 runs scored and that one homerun to start the season.
Hunter Joyer sets school record
Wesley Chapel resident and Tampa Catholic junior Hunter Joyer recently set the school record in the shot put with a throw of 56 feet, 7 inch.
Joyer, who is also fullback on the football team, surpassed his own record of 55-1 with the throw. Before Joyer’s two record-breaking tosses, the school mark of 54-11.5 had stood for 17 years and was set by current Tampa Catholic football coach Bob Henriquez.
Joyer has received several scholarship offers, but his father, Jake, said he will likely play at Stanford.
Rembert gets national interest
Sickles High junior shooting guard Rashawn Rembert has received scholarship offers from Ohio University and Liberty, both Division 1 programs.
Rembert has also received interest from Butler, Mercer, High Point and East Carolina, as well as from the University of South Florida, North Florida, Stetson and Jacksonville.
Last season Rembert lead Class 5A with 21.7 points and seven rebounds per game in helping the Gryphons reach the state tournament.
— Kyle LoJacono, Staff Writer
