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Bailey Adams

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor

Bailey Adams is an 18-year-old senior at Robinson. He started writing about sports in May of 2013 before joining the RHS journalism staff later in the year. In the fall of 2014, he worked as a correspondent for Tampa Bay HomeTeam, the Tampa Bay Times’ prep sports section. He currently covers the Arena Football League’s Tampa Bay Storm for Arena Insider and LSU athletics for Death Valley Voice. He enjoys watching sports with his family. After graduation, he will be attending the University of Central Florida. Follow Bailey on Twitter: @BaileyJAdams22

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Sports editor Bailey Adams interviews head baseball coach Kevin McCray after the team's 3-2 loss to Jesuit in the district championship.

Three Years and a Lot of Stories Later…

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
May 4, 2016
Head coach Kevin McCray talks to the team after their 5-0 loss to Jesuit in the regional semifinals.

Baseball: Season Ends With Regional Semifinal Loss to Jesuit

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
May 3, 2016
Quarterback Kayla Knowlton ('16) claps for the snap from center MacKenzie Johnson ('16). Knowlton helped the team to a 47-0 victory over the Chamberlain Chiefs in the district semifinals on Monday, April 25.

Spring Sports Update: 4/25-4/29

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
April 29, 2016
Off a sacrifice fly by Matthew Steckel ('16), Killian McCray runs into home for the Knights' first run of the night.

Baseball: Quick Start Key for Knights in Quarterfinal Win

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
April 27, 2016
Alexis Smith ('19) hit two homers in Robinson's 5-4 loss to River Ridge.

Spring Sports Update: 4/18-4/22

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
April 23, 2016
Before heading up to bat, Austin Glasgow ('18) practices his swing. Glasgow finished the night with two hits.

Baseball: Rally Falls Short As Knights Drop District Final

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
April 21, 2016
After scoring the Knights' first run, which tied the game, Mitchell Tozian ('16) takes off his helmet in celebration.

Baseball: Season Still Alive After Knights Hold Off Jefferson

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
April 19, 2016
Cassidy Renninger ('18) allowed no earned runs on four hits in Thursday's district final. Her two-run home run in the first inning gave Robinson a 2-0 lead.

Spring Sports Update: 4/11-4/15

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
April 15, 2016
Matthew Steckel ('16) waits for a pitch during the first inning of Robinson's game against Blake in February.

Steckel Named Area’s 6A Player of the Year

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
April 12, 2016
With a tight grip on the ball, Tatum Brookes ('16) intercepts a Plant ball with less than two minutes left in the fourth quarter. The Knights beat Plant 19-13.

Spring Sports Update: 4/4-4/8

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
April 8, 2016
The team celebrates after Joey Scionti ('17) delivered a game-winning sacrifice fly to score Aaron Scott ('17).

Baseball: Knights Walk Off With Win on Senior Night

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
April 7, 2016
Going into her second lap, Raegan Giberson ('17) runs the third leg of the 4x800m relay at Jefferson High School. Giberson ran the 4x800m relay and the 3200m run for the Knights.

Spring Sports Update: 3/28-4/1

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
April 1, 2016
In the top of the first inning, Matthew Steckel ('16) readies to bat. Steckel's RBI double in the top of the seventh drove in the Knights' fifth run of the night.

Baseball: Knights Fall to Plant in Extra Innings

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
March 31, 2016
Spring Sports Update: 3/21-3/25

Spring Sports Update: 3/21-3/25

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
March 25, 2016
Catcher Shawn McGory ('16) tags out Sickles' Johnathan Oddson ('16).

Baseball: Tini, Feliciano Blank Sickles in 4-0 Win

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
March 24, 2016
With an eye on home plate, pitcher Jake Granese ('18) prepares to release the ball during the team's non-district matchup against Lennard. Granese, who pitched four and two-thirds innings, helped the team to a 6-5 victory.

Baseball: Knights Climb Back Late for 6-5 Win

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
March 22, 2016
Spring Sports Update: 3/7-3/11

Spring Sports Update: 3/7-3/11

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
March 11, 2016
Spring Sports Update: 2/29-3/4

Spring Sports Update: 2/29-3/4

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
March 4, 2016
Pitcher Michael Tini ('16) throws to first after fielding a bunt during the third inning of Tuesday night's 4-1 win over Jefferson.

Baseball: Tini Shuts Down Jefferson in Knights’ 4-1 Win

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
March 1, 2016
Chad Heidt ('16) competes during the Leto Duals Tournament.

Wrestling: Heidt Up for Mental Toughness Award

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
March 1, 2016
Captain Alexa Keeler ('17) in a face-off during Friday night's win against Alonso.

Spring Sports Update: 2/21-2/26

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
February 26, 2016
Baseball: Knights Fall to Jesuit in Extras

Baseball: Knights Fall to Jesuit in Extras

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
February 23, 2016
Weekly Sports Update: 2/15-2/19

Weekly Sports Update: 2/15-2/19

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
February 19, 2016
Boys Basketball: Season Ends With 45-41 Loss to Jesuit

Boys Basketball: Season Ends With 45-41 Loss to Jesuit

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
February 16, 2016
Franscisco Mediavilla ('16) awaits the opportunity to grab a rebound. Mediavilla finished with 14 points and 11 rebounds in Thursday's regional quarterfinal win at Sebring.

Preview: Robinson, Jesuit Set to Meet in Regional Semis

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
February 15, 2016
After a face off, Zach Iseler ('17) runs to scoop up the ball before Plant.

Weekly Sports Update: 2/8-2/12

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
February 12, 2016
In his first varsity start as a pitcher, Matthew Steckel ('16) gave up only two unearned runs on one hit over five and two-thirds innings.

Baseball: Knights Improve to 2-0 With Win Over Jefferson

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
February 11, 2016
Boys Basketball: Robinson Falls Short of District Title

Boys Basketball: Robinson Falls Short of District Title

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
February 5, 2016
Keyton McCoy ('16) shakes his opponent's hand before the start of a match at the Leto Duals.

Weekly Sports Update: 2/1-2/5

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
February 5, 2016
Principal Johnny Bush talks to the athletes and crowd at the conclusion of the ceremony.

Seven Sign on National Signing Day

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
February 3, 2016
Girls Soccer: Historic Season Comes to Crushing End

Girls Soccer: Historic Season Comes to Crushing End

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
January 29, 2016
Captain Charlotte Tuohy ('17) runs toward center court while Jada Flanagan ('18) follows behind.

Winter Sports Update: 1/25-1/29

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
January 29, 2016
Q&A: Advice from 2016 Shrine Game Players

Q&A: Advice from 2016 Shrine Game Players

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
January 28, 2016
Defense, Composure Help Knights to Upset Win Over Jesuit

Defense, Composure Help Knights to Upset Win Over Jesuit

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
January 22, 2016
Captain Sarah Jennewein ('17) fights off Boca Ciega Captain Devyn Nyhart ('18). Jennewein scored one goal, in the second half of the game.

Winter Sports Update: 1/18-1/22

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
January 22, 2016
Teammates Emily Ray ('16), Araseli Guerrero ('16), Tatum Brookes ('16) and Megan Bohan ('16) celebrate after Brookes' second goal of the night.

Girls Soccer: Robinson Advances to Regional Semis

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
January 21, 2016
The Knights remove their caps for the Pledge of Allegiance during the state semifinal game in 2015 held at jetBlue park.

Baseball Schedule Released for 2016 Season

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
January 20, 2016
Winter Sports Update: 1/11-1/15

Winter Sports Update: 1/11-1/15

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
January 15, 2016
Captain Megan Bohan ('16) comes up for a header with a Newsome defender at her side.

Lady Knights Look to Avenge Past Years’ Heartbreaking Losses

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
January 14, 2016
Soccer Recap: Plant at Robinson

Soccer Recap: Plant at Robinson

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
January 7, 2016
Winter Sports Update: 12/14-12/18

Winter Sports Update: 12/14-12/18

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
December 18, 2015
From Field to Court, Mitchell Leads

From Field to Court, Mitchell Leads

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
December 17, 2015
Captain Charlotte Tuohy ('17) runs toward center court while Jada Flanagan ('18) follows behind.

Winter Sports Update: 12/7-12/11

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
December 12, 2015
Winter Sports Update: 11/30-12/4

Winter Sports Update: 11/30-12/4

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
December 4, 2015
Looking Ahead: Previewing Basketball Season with Coach Steve Smith

Looking Ahead: Previewing Basketball Season with Coach Steve Smith

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
November 13, 2015
Soccer Recap: Jefferson at Robinson

Soccer Recap: Jefferson at Robinson

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
November 13, 2015
Photo By Michael Miller (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons

Despite Struggles, Lightning Can’t Panic

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
November 12, 2015
Soccer Recap: Robinson at Alonso

Soccer Recap: Robinson at Alonso

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
November 11, 2015
Looking Ahead: Previewing Cheer Season with Coach Jeff Melesky

Looking Ahead: Previewing Cheer Season with Coach Jeff Melesky

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
November 11, 2015
On Center Stage: Five Questions with State Swim Qualifier Maddie Strasen

On Center Stage: Five Questions with State Swim Qualifier Maddie Strasen

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
November 9, 2015
Volleyball: Lady Knights' Season Ends in State Semis

Volleyball: Lady Knights’ Season Ends in State Semis

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
November 7, 2015
Rebecca Hill ('16) celebrates after the Knights score.

Lady Knights Three-Peat as Regional Champions

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
November 3, 2015
Volleyball: Robinson Clinches Berth in Regional Finals

Volleyball: Robinson Clinches Berth in Regional Finals

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
November 2, 2015
Robinson Drops Season Finale to Jefferson

Robinson Drops Season Finale to Jefferson

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
October 30, 2015
JJ Henderson ('16) and his teammates prepare for the next play.

Preview: Jefferson at Robinson

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
October 29, 2015
Trick Play Brings National Attention to Robinson

Trick Play Brings National Attention to Robinson

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
October 28, 2015
Volleyball: Lady Knights Advance to Regional Semis

Volleyball: Lady Knights Advance to Regional Semis

Bailey Adams, Sport Editor
October 27, 2015
Playoff Hopes Still Alive After Knights' 44-27 Win

Playoff Hopes Still Alive After Knights’ 44-27 Win

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
October 23, 2015
Volleyball: Lady Knights Claim Fifth Straight District Title

Volleyball: Lady Knights Claim Fifth Straight District Title

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
October 23, 2015
Wide receiver Iyan Mitchell ('16) runs the ball into the end zone for one of his three touchdowns of the night.

Preview: Robinson at Spoto

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
October 22, 2015
The Lady Knights each honored someone affected by cancer before Saturday's match against Plant.

Lady Knights Play for More than Wins at Dig Pink Tournament

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
October 20, 2015
Mistakes Continue to Cost Knights in 44-13 Loss to Jesuit

Mistakes Continue to Cost Knights in 44-13 Loss to Jesuit

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
October 16, 2015
Captain Catia Sleet hugs head coach Christen Garcia.

Lady Knights Sweep on Senior Night

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
October 16, 2015
Preview: Jesuit at Robinson

Preview: Jesuit at Robinson

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
October 15, 2015
Volleyball: Lady Knights Fall to Plant

Volleyball: Lady Knights Fall to Plant

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
October 14, 2015
The team during the 2014 state semifinal game.

Volleyball Lady Knights Enter Season’s Final Stretch

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
October 12, 2015
The Knights surrendered 17 second-half points in their loss to East Bay.

Knights Brush Adversity Aside in 24-17 Win

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
October 9, 2015
Wide receiver Iyan Mitchell ('16) runs the ball into the end zone for one of his three touchdowns of the night.

Preview: Robinson at Alonso

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
October 8, 2015
MLB Playoff Preview

MLB Playoff Preview

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
October 6, 2015
The Knights surrendered 17 second-half points in their loss to East Bay.

East Bay Rushing Attack Too Much for Knights

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
October 2, 2015
Anthony Krouse Jr. ('17) could play a bigger role offensively in the coming weeks.

Preview: East Bay at Robinson

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
October 1, 2015
Taylor Named Finalist for Coach of the Week

Taylor Named Finalist for Coach of the Week

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
September 29, 2015
Defensive coach Vaughn Volpi celebrates as the Knights come up with a defensive stop.

Knights Slide Past King in Overtime

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
September 25, 2015
Strasen Leaves Legacy, Takes Memories to Vermont

Strasen Leaves Legacy, Takes Memories to Vermont

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
September 25, 2015
Preview: King at Robinson

Preview: King at Robinson

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
September 24, 2015
Knights Run Through Muddy Conditions at North Port

Knights Run Through Muddy Conditions at North Port

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
September 21, 2015
Buccaneers Victory Should End Overreactions

Buccaneers Victory Should End Overreactions

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
September 21, 2015
Preview: Robinson at Middleton

Preview: Robinson at Middleton

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
September 17, 2015
JJ Henderson ('16) and his teammates prepare for the next play.

Knights Show Fight in 30-12 Loss to Plant

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
September 11, 2015
JV Football Pulls Off 14-6 Win Over Plant

JV Football Pulls Off 14-6 Win Over Plant

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
September 11, 2015
Preview: Robinson at Plant

Preview: Robinson at Plant

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
September 10, 2015
The team during the 2014 state semifinal game.

Lady Knights Remain Undefeated, Slide Past King

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
September 9, 2015
The Knights surrendered 17 second-half points in their loss to East Bay.

Knights Outlasted by Wharton in First Loss

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
September 4, 2015
Lady Knights Win Fourth Straight

Lady Knights Win Fourth Straight

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
September 4, 2015
Defensive coach Vaughn Volpi celebrates as the Knights come up with a defensive stop.

Preview: Wharton at Robinson

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
September 3, 2015
Malik and Caita Homecoming

Lady Knights Sweep Steinbrenner in Home Opener

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
September 1, 2015
Robinson beat Blake 19-6 despite struggling offensively.

Sloppy Start Doesn’t Stop Knights in 19-6 Win

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
August 28, 2015
Lady Knights Win in Four at Durant

Lady Knights Win in Four at Durant

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
August 28, 2015
Wide receiver Iyan Mitchell ('16) runs the ball into the end zone for one of his three touchdowns of the night.

Preview: Robinson at Blake

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
August 27, 2015
Five Observations From Week Two of Buccaneers Preseason

Five Observations From Week Two of Buccaneers Preseason

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
August 25, 2015
Quarterback Malik Tyson ('16) celebrates a touchdown with Eann Johnson ('18).

Comeback Propels Knights to 36-21 Victory

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
August 21, 2015
"We became friends because we sat in the same lunch area at a lunch table and he let me read this book called 'The 10 Soldiers' [which is written] in Hungarian. I taught myself Hungarian with some help from Barney. I basically am learning or know four languages- Spanish, French and Hungarian and English. I taught myself to read Greek fluently. I want to be a linguist someday. I love learning about different cultures. It's like I'm in a new world when I learn new languages." Adam Gonedridge ('17)

What I Wish I Would’ve Known: Freshmen Advice from a Senior

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
August 20, 2015
The Knights look to improve on last season's 4-6 record in 2015.

Preview: Pinellas Park at Robinson

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
August 20, 2015
Knights Shine in South Tampa's World Series Win

Knights Shine in South Tampa’s World Series Win

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
August 20, 2015
Heartbreaker Ends State Title Dreams

Heartbreaker Ends State Title Dreams

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
May 15, 2015
Fort Myers Bound: Knights Win Sixth Regional Title

Fort Myers Bound: Knights Win Sixth Regional Title

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
May 9, 2015
Coach Kevin McCray congratulates his team after their regional semifinal win.

Ticket Punched: Knights Headed to Regional Finals

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
May 6, 2015
Preview: Robinson Hosts Lakewood in Baseball Regional Semis

Preview: Robinson Hosts Lakewood in Baseball Regional Semis

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
May 4, 2015
Dominant Performance Ends in Loss for Lightning

Dominant Performance Ends in Loss for Lightning

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
April 17, 2015
Sixth-Inning Magic Strikes Again on Senior Night

Sixth-Inning Magic Strikes Again on Senior Night

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
April 9, 2015
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