Usually at high school sporting events, the national anthem is either a recording or sung by a member of the student body.  But for the past two years, attendees of Largo High School baseball games have been treated to a different kind of anthem — one that comes from the lungs of George Petrilyak, a 47-year-old Brooklyn native who idolizes Frank Sinatra and sounds like one of the Five Tenors.  No, Petrilyak isn’t your typical high school anthem singer. But after hearing his stirring rendition of “The Star Spangled Banner,” followed by the claps and cheers that accompany it, you’ll find …

Editor's Note: Author Jeff Rosenfield is a "Packer Parent" — his son is a member of the baseball program. If you're a Packer Parent, too, contact us at largo@patch.com to contribute info or photos of your child's team, or share them in a blog post or in the Largo Patch Pics & Clips gallery!   Pitchers and catchers reported to major league spring training camps on Monday morning, and the 2013 high school baseball season officially began as well for a number of area teams. The Winning Inning/Clearwater High School Invitational kicked off on Monday at Jack Russell Stadium, with Largo High and …

Editor's Note: Author Jeff Rosenfield is a "Packer Parent" — his son is a member of the baseball program. If you're a Packer Parent, too, contact us at largo@patch.com to contribute info or photos of your child's team, or share them in a blog post or in the Largo Patch Pics & Clips gallery! There was a distinct chill in the air at Largo High School on Friday night, but it felt like spring for the members and supporters of the Packers varsity baseball team. The squad took to the expertly manicured field for the annual Blue/Gold intrasquad game, sporting sharp new uniforms and new hope that …