Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Former Lady Jackets Standout Jasmine Patterson at Clayton State University

Former Lady Jackets Standout Jasmine Patterson at Clayton State University

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Leesburg, FL/Daytona Beach C.C.

Pre-CCSU: Played two seasons at Daytona Beach Community College for head coach Dennis Cox and helped lead the program to a 29-2 record in the 2002-03 season and a 19-10 mark in the 2003-04 campaign ... Named twice to the All-Mid-Florida Conference team and twice named to the NJCAA All-Region VIII squad ... Averaged 15 points, seven rebounds and two blocked shots per game in two seasons at DBCC ... Named Mid-Florida Conference Player of the Year in her freshman season and was a third team NJCAA All-America selection.

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1986 Varsity Jackets Football Lettermen #82
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Taft will suit up for Fayetteville State, April 15, 2006

Taft will suit up for Fayetteville State

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The Leesburg girls basketball star signs with the D-II school in North Carolina.

April 15, 2006|By Joe Williams, Sentinel Staff Writer

LEESBURG -- Whenever Sharece Taft went to the playground, she would play basketball with the boys. Girls, for the most part, just couldn't compete.

It was those playground days of playing against the boys that Taft said has helped her prepare for the next step in her basketball journey -- playing in college. Taft, a 6-foot senior at Leesburg, signed a scholarship Friday with Fayetteville State University, an NCAA Division II school in North Carolina

Coming off a torn meniscus in her right knee that she suffered last July in a basketball-camp game at USF, Taft missed about half of this basketball season. When she did return, she was a little tentative. It wasn't until late in the season that she regained confidence in her knee.

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She finished the season averaging 11 points, seven rebounds and 3.2 steals per game.

"If it hadn't been for the injury, we would be here today talking about her signing with a Division I school," Leesburg Coach Mark Oates said. "But, you know, when she gets her degree, it won't say Division I or Division II on it. That is the main thing."

Taft said she could feel her confidence returning late in the season.

"Once I hurt my knee, I could tell that I wasn't the same. I was nervous," said Taft, who was nominated to the McDonald's All-American team.

Leesburg Girls Finally Gaining Recognition In Poll, December 10, 1986

December 10, 1986|By Joe Williams of The Sentinel Staff

LEESBURG — Recognition has been slow in coming for the Leesburg High School girls basketball team. The Yellow Jackets played through last season with an 18-2 record, won conference, district, and regional semifinal championships but were never ranked.

When this year's first Class AAA girls basketball poll was released by the Florida Sports Writers Association, Leesburg was left off again. But following Friday night's 53-33 domination of an expectedly strong Clermont team in the season opener, Leesburg slipped into the receiving votes category in this week's poll, which was released Tuesday.

Lady Jackets Win Season Opener 54-13, November 16, 2011

Leesburg High School's Joharra Russell (10) blocks a shot by Lake Weir's Mercy Miranda (3) in the second quarter of their game on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2011, at Leesburg High.

By Gerald Lacey
Staff Writer
Carver Heights Quarterback Club
November 16, 2011

LEESBURG - The Lady Jackets of Leesburg High School 1-0 (1-0) opened their 2011-2012 season with a impressive 54-13 win over Ocala Lake Weir at the Hive last night. 2012 University of West Florida signee Baylie Bridges became a member of the Leesburg High School Basketball 1000 Point Club Tuesday night. Bridges a senior scored 19 points in a 54-13 win over Lake Weir. She entered the game with 994 points and now has 1,013 points.

"She's been my starting point guard from Day 1," Leesburg coach Mark Oates said. "She comes in every day ready to work. She's a true leader in every sense of the word.

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Junior Ashley Perry the leading scorer for the Lady Jackets last season chipped in 10 points and seven rebounds.

The Lady Jackets begin their quest for the fourth State Final Four in six years, the programs sixth overall. Ninth year head coach Mark Oates squad is the sixth ranked team in the Orlando Sentinel Super 16 Girls High School Basketball Poll this week.

Joharra Russell scored eight points, and Asia Whitlow chipped in five points and seven rebounds.

Leesburg (1-0) will host Mount Dora at 7 p.m. on Thursday.

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Lady Jackets begin quest for 4th Final 4, November 16, 2011

Leesburg High School's Joharra Russell (10) blocks a shot by Lake Weir's Mercy Miranda (3) in the second quarter of their game on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2011, at Leesburg High.

Published: Wednesday, November 16, 2011

FRANK JOLLEY | Staff Writer

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The Leesburg High School girls basketball team began its quest for a fourth state Final Four appearance on Tuesday with a 54-13 win against Ocala Lake Weir in the Yellow Jackets season and home opener.

Leesburg's Baylie Bridges reaches 1,000-point plateau, November 16, 2011

Sentinel Staff Writer

Leesburg senior girls basketball player Baylie Bridges eclipsed 1,000 points for her career Tuesday night.

Bridges scored 19 points in a 54-13 win over Lake Weir. She entered the game with 994 points and now has 1,013 points.

"She's been my starting point guard from Day 1," Leesburg coach Mark Oates said. "She comes in every day ready to work. She's a true leader in every sense of the word.

"She's happy to reach that milestone, but her main concern is winning and helping her teammates get better." READ MORE CLICK BELOW

Varsity Sports Report, Nov. 15: Leesburg's Baylie Bridges reaches 1,000-point plateau

Monday, November 14, 2011

Lady Jackets Make Girls basketball Super 16 preseason rankings, November 14, 2011

Varsity Girls Basketball Media Day ( JOSHUA C. CRUEY, ORLANDO SENTINEL / November 9, 2011 ) Portrait of Joharra Russell and Ashley Perry from Leesburg and Dominique Simpson from Jones High School in Orlando, Fla. during Varsity Girls Basketball media day on Wednesday November 09, 2011.

LEESBURG - Mark Oates Leesburg Lady Jackets are off to a fast start in 2011. The Lady Jackets are 2-0 and are ranked number six in the Orlando Sentinel Super 16 Girls High School Basketball poll. The Lady Jackets are looking to return to the State Final Four for the fourth time in six years this season. They return their top two scorers junior Ashley Perry and 2012 University Of West Florida Signee senior Baylie Bridges for the 2011-2012 season.

I spoke with Coach Mark Oates late last week and he is very excited about the upcoming season.

"Baylie Bridges signed with the University of West Florida on November 10th," Leesburg head coach Mark Oates said in a recent interview with Gerald Lacey. "We are expecting big things out of her along with Ashley Perry, Joharra Russell, Coco Carter and others. Practice has been going well and the girls looked good in our preseason classic."

"We defeated Merritt Island 67-45 on November 8, 2011 and defeated Apopka in a tough one 45-41on November 10, 2011"

The Lady Jackets open their Class 6A District 5 schedule tomorrow night when they travel to Ocala to face Lake Weir High School at 7:30 P.M.

Below are the Girls basketball Super 16 preseason rankings

1. Dr. Phillips: Last year's Class 6A state champs return every key player and are favorites to repeat.

2. Edgewater: Injury to Tremaine McCullough hurts, but Alexis Prince and Eagles are still contender.

3. Atlantic: Sharks advanced to 3A final four last year and project to be better.

4. Lake Brantley: Alexis Sams and Co. are poised to take control of Seminole County.

5. Father Lopez: Shannon Cranshaw returns to lead rejuvenated Green Wave.

6. Leesburg: Lake County's top squad made another final-four appearance last year.

7. Jones: After down year, the young, talented Tigers look to return to top.

8. Timber Creek: Wolves have good mix of returners and talented newcomers.

9. Orlando University: Cougars hope to make deep run in January Miller's final year.

10. DeLand: Bulldogs advanced to region final last year before crossing paths with Lake Mary.

11. Evans: Joy Adams and Trojans should benefit greatly in new class and district.

12. Lake Mary: How will Rams rebound after graduating every starter from state runner-up team?

13. Colonial: Grenadiers have talent and depth but reside in tough district.

14. Poinciana: Good regular season ended in first-round playoff loss last season.

15. West Orange: Warriors missed playoffs, but new district provides opportunities.

16. Olympia: With Monique Bunk graduated, Titans must find way to score points.

— Charles King

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