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Andy Villamarzo

Andy Villamarzo

Joined: Jun 17, 2024

Andy Villamarzo has been a sports writer in the Tampa Bay (FL) Area since 2007, writing for publications such as Tampa Bay Times, The Tampa Tribune, The Suncoast News, Tampa Beacon, Hernando Sun to name a few. Andy resides out of the Tarpon Springs, FL area and started as a writer with SB Live Sports in the summer of 2022 covering the Tampa Bay Area. He has quickly become one of Florida's foremost authorities on high school sports, appearing frequently on podcasts, radio programs and digital broadcasts as an expert on team rankings, recruiting and much more.

Calvary Day's Brody Dawson (5) runs after bunting during the first game of the Harlem and Calvary Day GHSA 3A state championship baseball game at AdventHealth Stadium in Rome, Ga., on Friday, May 17, 2024. Harlem won the first game 13-5.
Georgia

Georgia (GHSA) high school baseball playoffs: 2025 brackets, matchups, game times (4/25/2025)

Here are all the 2025 Georgia high school baseball playoff brackets, matchups and game times

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Pick 14- Indianapolis Colts - Tyler Booker, OG, Alabama
Florida

The Dallas Cowboys take Tyler Booker in the first round of NFL Draft, No. 12 overall

When Booker hears his name called at Lambeau Field, the offensive guard will join a growing list of names to have played for the Ascenders and in the NFL

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Nov 23, 2024; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LLSU Tigers tight end Mason Taylor (86) runs after a catch against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the first half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
Florida

Mason Taylor continues St. Thomas Aquinas’ NFL lengthy pipeline in 2025 Draft

The former Raiders' tight end starred over in Baton Rogue and could possibly be a first round selection in tonight's draft

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Junior defensive end Kingston Shaw (15) has transferred from Apopka High to The First Academy (Orlando) for the 2025-26 season. He is an Illinois commit.
Florida

Florida high school football: Apopka announces 2025 schedule

Football schedules for the 2025 season are starting to be announced all across the Sunshine State and SBLive Sports Florida will share these as we see them.

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Sep 14, 2024; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Florida State Seminoles defensive lineman Joshua Farmer (5) celebrates after a defensive stop against the Memphis Tigers during the first half at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-Imagn Images
Florida

Joshua Farmer shines in Tallahassee, rising as 2025 NFL Draft prospect

The former Gadsden County star defensive lineman stayed close to home and now heads into the NFL Draft in hopes of being a Day 2 selection

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Dec 7, 2024; Arlington, TX, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils linebacker Caleb McCullough (22) and defensive back Shamari Simmons (7) and Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Jayden Higgins (9) in action during the game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the Arizona State Sun Devils at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Florida

Jayden Higgins journey from high school to the NFL Draft is unlike many from South Florida

When you think of former high school standouts from South Florida, Higgins' name may have not been in the limelight during his prep days, but his path to the NFL Draft has been filled with hard work and consistency

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Jeremiah Smith running for a touchdown in the 2023 Class 1M state championship game
National

Vote: Which high school football star could have skipped college for the NFL Draft?

We give you 10 players we believe maybe could've played right away out of high school and into the NFL

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West End softball takes on Susan Moore in AHSAA softball area play on Tuesday, April 16, 2025 in Walnut Grove, Alabama. (Maxwell Donaldson, The Gadsden Times)
Alabama

Alabama high school softball’s top pitchers in 2025: Vote for the best

Who is the top pitcher so far out of Alabama high school softball for 2025?

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Paul Brown Tiger Stadium in Massillon, Ohio
National

Top 100 weirdest, wackiest, most unique high school football stadiums, Part 4 (85-81)

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Brunswick's JaShawn Towns (6) looks on during the second quarter of the Florida-Georgia Border Classic high school football matchup Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023 at Glynn County Stadium in Brunswick, Ga. The St. Augustine Yellow Jackets held off the Brunswick Pirates 45-35. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]
Georgia

Georgia high school football: Brunswick announces 2025 schedule

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Florida

Florida high school football: Sumner announces 2025 schedule

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Venice's Nic Dunn (#6) hits a home run. Venice wins by blanking Sarasota 4-0 during a home game at Venice, Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
Florida

Florida (FHSAA) high school baseball playoffs: 2025 brackets, matchups, game times (4/23/2025)

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