PORT CHARLOTTE — Charlotte Stone Crabs starter Parker Markel did not pitch as scheduled Saturday because of a problem with his neck, manager Brady Williams said. He was scheduled to pitch after Mike Montgomery’s rehab start on Saturday; the plan … Find out how to read more online.

FORT MYERS — Venice High School repeated as Class 7A state baseball champions in an unlikely manner Saturday. The Indians overcame a shaky three-run first inning by starter Brandon Elmy by pounding 21 hits off Haines City en route to … Find out how to read more online.

This column should be read while listening to “It’s A Long Way To The Top (If You Wanna Rock and Roll)” by AC/DC (running time: 5 minutes, 15 seconds). • So far, two high school spring football  games and both … Find out how to read more online.

FORT MYERS — Tyson Albert picked the perfect time to throw the best game of his career. Venice High School (31-3) will defend its 7A championship today in large part because Albert was dominant en route to a 4-0 win … Find out how to read more online.

PORT CHARLOTTE — Ryan Brett joined the Stone Crabs Friday after being activated following a 50-game suspension. The second baseman was suspended from Low-A Bowling Green last season after he tested positive for amphetamimes in a random drug test. He … Find out how to read more online.

PUNTA GORDA — Dwight Reynolds never believed it would be him behind center on fourth down-and-goal with Charlotte High School needing a touchdown in the closing seconds. He didn’t get the result he wanted, either. Reynolds overthrew his brother Dwayne … Find out how to read more online.

PORT CHARLOTTE — By the time Charlotte Stone Crabs manager Brady Williams dropped to his knees in the right-handed batter’s box to illustrate a point to umpire Alex Tosi on Friday night, Fort Myers had already made its point loud … Find out how to read more online.

CONCORD, N.C. — Carl Edwards captured the pole for the Sprint All-Star race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, paying tribute to the late Dick Trickle along the way. Edwards, the 2011 winner in the exhibition event, completed three laps and a … Find out how to read more online.

Dillon Vitale has much to be thankful for as he embarks on his post-college career. The recent Saint Leo University graduate, out of Charlotte High School, was named to the all-Sunshine State Conference second team in baseball. He was recognized … Find out how to read more online.

ENGLEWOOD — It didn’t matter that Lemon Bay High School’s starters had long since left Thursday night’s spring game when rising sophomore Jeremy Snook scored the game-winning touchdown from the 1-yard line with 7.7 seconds to play. The whole of … Find out how to read more online.

PUNTA GORDA — Charlotte High School is not moving on without incumbent starting quarterback Brennan McGill, but the Tarpons are moving forward. McGill suffered a knee injury earlier this year and won’t be available tonight when the Tarpons host Dunbar … Find out how to read more online.

DAYTONA — Powered from home runs by Hector Guevara and Alejandro Segovia, Charlotte extended its win streak to six games, defeating Daytona 12-7 on the road. All nine of the Stone Crabs starting lineup recorded a hit with Guevara, Kes … Find out how to read more online.

ENGLEWOOD — There isn’t much to the Lemon Bay High School defense, and that’s a good thing. It isn’t that the players don’t hold promise ­— the Manta Rays return seven starters, including standout linebackers Josh Schulte and Brian McGill, … Find out how to read more online.

DAYTONA — Jesse Hahn and Jake Floethe combined on a five-hitter as the Charlotte Stone Crabs downed the Daytona Cubs 7-1 on Wednesday. It was the Stone Crabs’ third consecutive victory over the Cubs. With a win tonight, Charlotte could … Find out how to read more online.

DAYTONA — Felipe Rivero kept the Daytona bats quiet in a strong seven-inning performance as the Charlotte Stone Crabs beat the Cubs 4-2 on Tuesday night. Rivero (2-3) allowed four hits and two earned runs while striking out seven and … Find out how to read more online.