Titans will play Chipola College next
Eastern Florida State College Titans Dominate the Panama City Beach Classic
Basketball fans might expect a slam dunk, but baseball’s “Kings of the Field” made a splash this Friday, throwing out a 9‑0 shutout against Coastal Alabama Community College North at Publix Sports Park.
First Inning: Six Runs Before the Drink
- Kevin Smith initiates the action with a single.
- He steals second, then third—laugh‑out‑laugh bases! Punch‑in the walk, chase the pitch, he scores the first run.
- Tag‑team hero Bo Tabola walks, Jason Mack gets hit by a pitch, and Nick Paszt nails a double, pushing the score to four.
- Run 5 arrives when Jeff Davis lines up an ace single.
Pitching Powerhouse
Owen Simmons threw six innings of high‑quality, float‑style no‑hit baseball. He allowed only two hits, walked none, and struck out six. When the bases tumbled up in the 5th, he calmly turned a double‑play to keep the score at 0‑0 for the rest of the game.
Key Contributors
- Jeff Davis went 2‑for‑4 with two RBI.
- Brice Jackson also contributed two RBI.
- Michael Benedict pitched a solid 7th inning, while the rest of the bullpen knocked out the remainder.
Second Day: A Boiling Gator‑ish Ten‑Run 9‑0 Repeat
The Titans’ momentum didn’t stop; on Saturday they again knocked out their opponents. 9‑0 again, 6‑0 overall, proving this is the best start in a decade for the program.
Game Highlights
- Kevin Smith takes the batting page: single, double steals, sprint onto the base and scores—ballpark canvas for the fans.
- Bo Tabola’s walk in the 3rd got the ball rolling.
- Ryan Cerrone makes the first grand slam of his life—takes the “no‑hit” drama up a notch.
- Pitcher Nathan Hook throws a 4-inning shutout with a single, six strikeouts, one hit.
- Jacob Goldman strengthens the mound for two more flawless innings; Landon Moore &kinda;…
Extra Bases & Strategy
- The Titans stole nine bases.
- Smith had four; Tabola had three.
- In the 7th inning, Ethan Askin delivers a two‑run single; Smith and Askin each rack up two hits.
With the first two games of the classic now on the books, the Titans are ready to keep the boom booming at the 6‑0 mark as they gear up for their next matchup with Chipola College. Horns up, Titans—your power team is unstoppable!
Hot Off the Press! The Space Coast Daily News is Back in Action
New Year’s Buzz for Brevard County
12‑Jan‑2025: 3:07 PM – If you were hoping for a quiet start, you’ll want to grab the latest copy. The Space Coast Daily News just dropped yesterday’s edition, and it’s a roller‑coaster of local stories, rocket updates, and that feeling that your town’s gossip is now officially in print.
What’s Inside the Fresh‑Printed Pages?
- Satellite Launch Updates – Get the scoop on the week’s biggest space maneuvers.
- Community Spotlight – Meet the entrepreneurs turning the moon into their backyard.
- Public Schools – A look at the new curriculum, plus the famous “Rocket Science” class that’s making STEM teachers proud.
- F&B Foodie Guide – New restaurants launching this month that taste as good as a launch pad sunrise.
Readers’ Reactions
We heard from folks saying:
“I can’t fall asleep until I read the space section. It’s like having a periscope to the cosmos right in my phone!”
- Regional Pride – Residents claim the paper’s coverage of local heroes is “more inspiring than any rocket launch.”
- Family Fun – Parents appreciate the “Kid’s Corner” with puzzles and science facts.
- Humor – A witty editorial that noted the sky seems to be the only place your headlines can go up—literally.
How to Keep Up With the Rest of the Space Coast
Want to stay in the loop? Grab a coffee, pick up a copy of the Space Coast Daily News, and stay tuned for the next blast of information about everything from petting zoos to orbital tech. It’s the newspaper that never stops launching ideas into your day—and sometimes into the stratosphere.