Monday, April 29, 2013
George Petrilyak put his music career aside to raise his family. Now, with his son graduating, he’s hoping to resurrect his career.
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 yourself wishing every anthem sounded as good as his. “I usually get several compliments on it, from coaches and fans of the other teams,” Petrilyak told …
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Wednesday, February 13, 2013
The two teams squared off in the Winning Inning Invitational at Jack Russell Stadium on Tuesday.
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 Clearwater participating along with other area teams such as Clearwater Central Catholic, Indian Rocks Christian and Tarpon Springs. Tuesday afternoon, …
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
New players, new uniforms and plenty of pitching have Dan Flynn believing his team can turn the corner despite a challenging schedule.
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 this could be the year they make a mark in the county. Head coach Dan Flynn, in his second year leading the Packers, believes his team will improve on …
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