Joe Frisaro

Joe Frisaro

Joe Frisaro is a veteran sports journalist with more than 40 years of professional experience. Joe graduated from the University of Alabama in 1983, and worked for two decades with various newspapers, including the Tampa Tribune, where he covered the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the NFL. Joe was part of the growth at MLB.com, where he covered the Miami Marlins for 18 seasons before taking early retirement in 2020.  Joe’s ManOn2nd Podcast appears on the Real Voices of the Game Productions, and he’s covered South Florida prep sports for SBLive Sports Florida since 2022. Follow Joe on Twitter @JoeFrisaro 

St. Thomas Aquinas QB Andrew Indorf found Julius Jones Jr. for a 54-yard TD against Bishop Gorman. Indorf leads the Raiders into the state title game against Lakeland on Thursday.
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How St. Thomas Aquinas is positioned for sixth straight Florida state title

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA – The mark of a champion is being able to overcome adversity. St. Thomas Aquinas has done that and more in a challenging, and yet, rew

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Running back Arwin Jackson scores a touchdown against Miami Edison in the regional playoffs.
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How Chaminade-Madonna is on the brink of another championship

HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA – Reaching the state title game has become an annual tradition at Chaminade-Madonna. But if you think the Lions take championship opportuniti

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Michael Ossenfort of Stoneman Douglas delivers as base hit in a Fall scrimmage game against Doral Academy
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South Florida High School Baseball Spotlight: 5 Teams to Watch in 2025

Explore the top high school baseball teams in South Florida for 2025, including Marjory Stoneman Douglas, American Heritage Plantation, Doral Academy, Western, and West Broward. Get insights on returning talent, key graduates, and season outlooks.

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Alex Fitzgibbons kicked a game-winning 43-yard field goal to lift Columbus to a dramatic playoff win over Western.
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Vote: Who should be the South Florida football Player of the Week? (12/2/2024)

The regional finals were filled with drama as well as some lopsided contests. But a common thread is there were plenty of standout performers.

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American Heritage running back Byron Louis scores his second touchdown of the night in a 24-14 comeback win against Dillard. Louis is a Florida State recruit
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Vote: Who should be the South Florida football Player of the Week? (11/25/2024)

There were some close calls, and a few blowouts in the high school football regional semifinals. The constant was the traditional South Florida football powers

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Darius Smith of Chaminade-Madonna returned two punts for touchdowns in a 63-0 playoff win against St. John Paul II Academy.
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Vote now: Who should be the South Florida football Player of the Week? (11/18/2024)

The playoffs are bringing out the best of the best in South Florida. Now it's time to select the Player of the Week.

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American Heritage's Dylan Dubovik is congratulated after hitting a home run. Dubovik has signed with the University of Miami.
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College dreams become reality for South Florida baseball players

Here is a list of 2025 South Florida baseball players who have officially signed the NCAA's new financial services agreement.

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Chaminade-Madonna sensation Derrek Cooper (1) is flying high after his strip sack and fumble recovery in the Lions win over Miami Edison.
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5 reasons Chaminade-Madonna turned its season around

After losing their first two games, Chaminade-Madonna rolled off eight straight wins to close out the season and the Lions are again favorites to win Class 1A state title.

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Western running back Jonathan Bueno rushes for a touchdown against Goleman. Against West Broward, he ran for 128 yards.
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Vote : Who is the South Florida football Player of the Week? (11/4/2024)

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Jasen "J-roc" Lopez of Chaminade-Madonna scored three touchdowns in the first half in a lopsided win against Cardinal Gibbons.
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Vote: Who should be the South Florida football Player of the Week? (10/28/2024)

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Andrew Indorf (2) of St. Thomas Aquinas scores his second touchdown in the Raiders' 44-6 win against Monarch.
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Vote now: Who should be the South Florida football Player of the Week? (10/21/2024)

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5-star athlete Derrek Cooper of Chaminade-Madonna had a huge game against St. Thomas Aquinas.
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Vote now: Who should be the South Florida football Player of the Week? (10/14/2024)

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