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Nate Leedy hoped to earn a Division I scholarship to play college football. However, when that didn’t work out, he might have found something better.

For the next eight days, Lee County will be the high school baseball capital of the state.

After waiting 15 years for this moment, a 12-day layoff isn’t going to deter Frank Turco.

SOUTHWEST RANCHES — Gulf Coast couldn’t derail Archbishop McCarthy’s bid for a fourth straight state championship as the Sharks fell to the Mavericks 4-2 on Friday night in a Class 6A regionalb aseball final.

Some previous Estero High baseball teams have had far more size, strength, speed and depth than the 2013 edition, but those squads never had what this year’s surprising Wildcats somehow managed to accomplish Friday night.

Twelve months ago Gulf Coast baseball players were worried about final exams, not the playoffs, after the Sharks endured the program’s worst season.

ESTERO — Asked what he likes most about this year’s Estero High baseball team, Wildcats coach Frank Turco didn’t point to hitting or defense. Those areas have been shaky at times, but the former minor leaguer — now in his ...

The Gulf Coast baseball team, like any other, will tell you it takes the season one game at a time.

If tonight’s regional matchup is anything like the last time Naples and Gulf Coast met, fans can expect an entertaining affair.

The winner will advance to a regional final against Jensen Beach or Plantation’s American Heritage on Friday night with a trip to the Final Four up for grabs. The Class 5A state semifinals and finals will be held May 22-23 ...