TAMPA BAY INFERNO STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING TRAINING

The Tampa Bay Inferno will be offering their strength and conditioning program this Saturday and Sunday from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.  Training will be located at  LA Fitness on 17631 North Dale Mabry Highway, Lutz, FL 33548.  This training is strongly encourage for all new and returning players.  Training will be based on strength and conditions, agility and fundamentals basketball drills.  Please Contact Tampa Bay Inferno Coach Harold Givens for additional information.  His number is 813-997-9933. 

ROLAND PARK TOPS TOMLIN IN COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP

The Hillsborough County Girls Basketball County Championship was won by Roland Park as they defeat the Tomlin Tigers by a score of 40-27.  Although Roland Park won by 13 points the game was much closer than the scoreboard indicated.  The Tomlin Tigers 6th grade group outscored Roland Park 6th grade group by 20-1.  These 6th graders were hustling and playing great fundamentals.  In the future this 6th grade group will keep Tomlin as one of the county’s top girls basketball programs.  Tomlin's 7th and 8th grade group battled and played with a lot of emotion against a team that was bigger, stronger and faster.  The Tomlin players, fans and parents displayed lots of class.  The Tigers are well coached and there is no doubt in my mind that this team will find its way back into the championship tournament next year. 
The real difference in the game was the play of three players that really made the difference:

Alise Davis:  College scouts better start keeping track of this young lady.  Alise controlled the game form the start.  She just simply dominated and could not be stopped.  Alise Davis scored 24 points along with 8 rebounds in her last game of her middle school career.  She is fast, athletic and is a total force down in the paint.  Remember her name because she will be a star next year playing at the high school varsity level as a freshman.

Rachel Hagens: Rachel played spirited defense and has some key steals, points and assist.  Rachel stopped the Tigers 10-0 run late in the 2nd half with 2 key steals.  She did not only do it on defense she also dropped 9 points on the Tomlin Tigers.  Rachel is a 7th grader and will now have the mission of leading her team back to the championship next year as an 8th grader.

Mia Blocker:  By far one of the best 8th grade point guards in Hillsborough county.  She has speed, leadership, and makes her teammates better.  Mia will be able to play at the varsity level as a freshman.  Her contributions to the game were 9 points, 6 assist and 5 steals.  Most importantly, with under 1:30 left in the game, she showed class.  Coming up with a couple of steals and having a clear layup lane on the fast break, Mia pulled back acknowledging her team had the victory in hand.  While other players would have taken the shot to pump up their stats, this young lady showed true sportsmanship and dribbled out to let time expire.

What's the common denominator with Mia, Alise and Rachel?  They play for the Tampa bay Inferno.  Playing in over 70 games from March to August, these girls gained valuable experience.  They played against the best competition in the country and continue to improve their skills during TBI's by weekly strength and conditioning program. 

TOMLIN: You girls have an open invitation to join our organization.  We will welcome you with open arms and help you take your game to the next level.

The most important thing about the Hillsborough county championship is the fact the Roland Park will forever remember this game.  Twenty years from now when Alise, Mia, Rachel and the rest of the Roland Park team reminisces about their basketball careers they will remember this game.  They will forget all of the competitive AAU tournament games and all of the regular season HS games but they will never forget the night they became COUNTY CHAMPIONS.

 Right to left: Alise Davis, Rachel Hagens and Mia Blocker

TBI CONGRATULATES ROLAND PARK!

Hillsborough County Girls Basketball Championship TONIGHT

Roland Park Middle School and Tomlin Middle School advance to the Hillsborough County Championship game tonight at 6:00 PM at Memorial Middle School.  This is a rematch form last years final.  Last year Tomlin outplayed and out hustled a young Roland Park team.  This year Tomlin will be facing a team stacked with talent and experienced.  Roland Park's Mia Blocker, Rachel Hagens and Alise Davis spent the entire year working on their game.  In addition, Mia, Rachel and Alise played approximately 70 competative AAU, USSSA and YBOA games this year.  The game experienced these girls earned with the Tampa Bay Inferno is priceless.  They will get their shot at Tomlin Middle School tonight at 6:00 PM at Memorial Middle School.

Alise Davis, Mia Blocker and Rachel Hagens pose for the camera minutes before their semi-final game against Randall Middle School.

 For a full recap of Hillsborough County Championship Tournament CLICK HERE

TOMLIN, RANDALL, YOUNG AND ROLAND PARK ADVANCE TO COUNTY SEMI-FINALS

Tomlin Middle School is on a mission to win back to back Hillsborough County Championships as they defeat Farnell Middle School in the first round and move on to play a well rested Young Middle School team.  Young is featured by a new Inferno player 6th grader Greta Louk.  Welcome to TBI Greta!  Let's see what you can do to dethrone the defending County Champions.

Randall Middle School took care of business against Liberty Middle School and Roland Park showed their experience as they defeat Williams Middle School.  That leads to today's semi final match up of Randall vs. Roland Park.  Roland Park is stacked with Inferno players and Randall is stack with East Tampa Thunder talent.  This will be a great match up but I'm picking Roland Park to win by 10. Rachel Hagens, Mia Blocker and Alise Davis will have something to prove tonight as they are eager to get a rematch with Tomlin in the finals tomorrow.

Good luck to all and may the best teams face off in the Hillsborough County Championship tomorrow at 6:00 PM at Memorial Middle School.

Click here to stay updated on all Hillsborough County Girls Basketball

OPEN RUN SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28th

The Tampa Bay Inferno will host an open run open to all girls 4th grade to High School. This open run is for current and new Inferno players. This open run is definitely recommended for new players and MAXIMUM participation is required for existing players.

Open run will be held at Sports and Field in Wesley Chapel. Open run will be from 1:30-5:30 PM

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Hillsborough County Girls Basketball Championship Bracket Released

Congratulations to Young Middle School, Tomlin Middle School, Farnell Middle School, Liberty Middle School, Randall Middle School, Williams Middle School and Roland Park for qualifying for the Hillsborough County Girls Basketball Championship.  Inferno talent will definitely be represented as Ashley Sieper (7th Grade) leads her team into the playoffs for the second straight year.  Teams will definitely have their handful with Roland Park. This team features three Inferno players.  Rachel Hagans (7th grade), Alise Davis (8th grade) and Mia Blocker (8th grade) are looking to capitalize on their successful middle school season. 

It's going to be a fun week and we wish all of our girls the best!

Please click the link below for more information about the Inferno.

Tampa Bay Inferno Website

TAMPA BAY INFERNO TO HOST MIDDLE SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIP AND ALL-STAR GAME

Tampa Bay Inferno is please to announce that they will be hosting a Middle School Championship game for the 2nd straight  year.  This year they will match up the best Girls Basketball Team in Hillsborough County versus the best team in Pasco County.

In addition, TBI will be adding a Middle School All-Star Game.  This will be a fun filled weekend and it's our contribution to improve, develop and increase the quality of Girls Basketball in the Tampa Bay Area.

Additional information coming soon.

Please contact Coach Givens at 813-997-9933 or visit www.leaguelineup.com/tbi

ATTENTION ALL PLAYERS AND PARENTS!

Player: Do you want to play college basketball at the collegiate level? Do you know the steps to being recruited? 

Parents: How to assist in the college recruiting process? Do you have a plan? Are you familiar with the college recruiting process?

If you are currently playing for the Tampa Bay Inferno or thinking about playing for the inferno you are on the right track.  Please click the link below access a great checklist to help you get ready for this process.

 For more information please visit www.leaguelineup.com/tbi

CLICK HERE FOR COLLEGE RECRUITING CHECKLIST 

TRAINING AND CONDITIONING SCHEDULE- OCTOBER 17th, 20th AND 21st

TRAINING AND CONDITIONING WEDNESDAY- 6:00PM-8:00PM Training and Conditioning (LA FITNESS)

SATURDAY-(7th grade and under 4:00-6:00PM LA FITNESS)
(8th grade and up 4:00-6:00PM SPORTS AND FIELD)

SUNDAY:(7th grade and under 4:00-6:00PM LA FITNESS) (8th grade and up 1:30-5:30 SPORTS AND FIELD)

For more information please visit www.leaguelineup.com/tbi

Parents,

The 2013 competitive season is right around the corner and this is the time for the girls to improve their skills and conditioning.  We encourage for all current players and potential players to attend training and conditioning as well as the open court events.

 Above: Tampa Bay Inferno begins and finishes all training session, practices and games with a prayer.  This picture is from the last TBI Open Court held a Sports and Field.

LOOKING FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL PLAYERS

ONLY THE SERIOUS PLAYERS SHOULD APPLY. We are an ELITE Girls Basketball Organization that competes in AAU, USSSA and YBOA tournaments across the state. We are currently looking for girl basketball players 4th grade to 11th grade to add to our already well established program for the 2012-2013 season. The Tampa Bay Inferno one of the best organizations in all of Florida. We are committed to developing well rounded athletes with a strong emphasize on fundamentals. If you are tired of dominating your current i9, YMCA or recreational league and think you got what it takes to compete at the highest levels, PLEASE CALL TODAY! PLEASE CALL COACH HAROLD GIVENS FOR TRYOUT INFORMATION @ 813-997-9933 or visit our website www.leaguelineup.com/tbi.

OPEN GYM OCTOBER 14, 2012

The Tampa Bay Inferno invites all girls middle school and high school basketball players in Tampa and/or surrounding cities to attend our open gym. Our professional coaching staff will run skills specifically to improve fundamentals and increase confidence. We will spend the last couple of ours scrimmaging. SOME OF THE BEST GIRLS BASKETBALL PLAYERS FORM THE LOCAL AREA WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE SO BRING YOUR "A" GAME. WHERE: Sports and Field 2029 Arrowgrass Drive Wesley Chapel, FL 33543 TIME: 1:30 to 5:30. OCTOBER 14, 2012 Please contact Coach Givens @ 813-997-9933

WHY TAMPA BAY INFERNO?

We are the ELITE Girls competitive basketball organization in the Tampa Bay Area. Our organization has a strong emphasis on fundamentals and developing all-around student athletes. Our program includes fundamental skills training and competitive AAU, USSSA and YBOA tournaments. Our older girls attend National exposure tournaments and are given opportunities to be scouted by college coaches and recruiters. Tampa Bay Inferno is the home to Hillsborough, Pasco, Polk, and Pinellas Counties TOP Middle School and High School girls basketball players.

Come find out what sets us a part from the rest! TBI-YOU KNOW!