The Shields Painting Difference: Perfection with Every Brush Stroke
Many painting companies in Florida rely on flashy marketing and big promises to try and attract new clients. But when it comes time to work, they fall short of their promises. This is often due to a lack of experience, qualified painters, and a drive to overachieve. At Shields Painting, we do things a little differently than other painting companies in Citrus County. We believe that a professional paint job should be as close to perfect as possible. Our goal is to leave you 100% satisfied, whether we're touching up an old residential paint job or performing a complex commercial project. It might sound simple, but we achieve that goal through honesty, hard work, beautiful results, and reasonable pricing.
As a family-owned and operated painting company in Spring Lake, FL, we strive to provide personalized, professional, and friendly service. Shields Painting has been in business since 1968 for a good reason. Whenever possible, we go the extra mile to make sure our customers are happy. Unlike some of our competition, we want to know all about your house or business painting project: your vision, your preferences, your challenges, and your goals. When we understand your needs, we can present you with a fantastic final product - one that you're proud to show off to friends and neighbors.
At Shields Painting, we combine our extensive experience with time-tested, meticulous painting processes, resulting in the highest quality painting results around. As a painting contractor in Citrus County, we can take on a variety of residential, commercial, and industrial projects in Florida.
A few of our most popular painting services include:
- Interior Painting
- Exterior Painting
- Residential Painting
- Commercial Painting
- Cabinet Painting
- Ceiling Painting
- Fence Painting
- Sign Painting
- MUCH More!
Our commercial, industrial, and residential painting contractors take the proper steps to protect your property and belongings while we work. Our team will clean up after ourselves, so your property is left clean and free of debris when we're done. After all, we think there's only one way to do a job, and that's the right way.
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Your Go-To House Painting Company in Spring Lake, FL
Your home is a haven of relaxation and solitude. It is uniquely you - a place where you can express who you are through style and design. Whether you need interior touch-ups for your crown molding or a new exterior coat of paint, hiring a reliable painting contractor is the best way to get quality results.
At Shields Painting, we know how important it is to have a home that highlights your tastes and personality. That's why we offer an extensive array of residential painting services in Citrus County. As tempting as it might be to try a DIY paint job, without the proper skills and experience, there is a good chance that the results will turn out less than satisfactory.
High-quality painting requires skill, experience, and patience. If you're a homeowner who needs residential painting services but doesn't have the time, patience, or skills to handle the job, look no further than Shields Painting. We offer accuracy, precision, and longevity with each paint job we perform. Our customers choose Shields Painting for their home because they receive:
- Free Quotes with Detailed Project Breakdowns
- Affordable Pricing
- Expert Painting Contractors
- High-Quality Paint Products
- Combo of Traditional and Modern Techniques
- Well-Maintained Tools
- Unmatched Craftsmanship
- Friendly, Personalized Service
- Good Old-Fashioned Hard Work!
The majority of our house painting services come in two forms: interior and exterior.
Interior Residential Painting
As an interior painting contractor with decades of experience, our expert technicians have developed an interior painting process that maximizes quality and emphasizes customer satisfaction. We understand that interior painting goes beyond aesthetics. It protects your ceilings and walls and helps you sustain a healthier place to live for your family. When only the finest craftsmanship will do inside your home, Shields Painting is here for you.
Our seasoned team of painting experts and craftsmen is dedicated to respecting your space and providing you with the look and feel you're craving inside your home. Whether you bought a new house and want to make it your own or need minor touch-ups but have no time, Shields Painting is ready to tackle the job, no matter how small or large.
Unlike some painting companies, our interior house painters take the time to get the details right, every time. For instance, color is only one aspect of your interior paint job. The paint sheen or finish is just as important. Certain finishes are better for living rooms and bedrooms than in kitchens and bathrooms. We'll help you find the right finish and paint colors for your home, so you don't have to worry about touch-ups or repainting.
Some of our most popular interior house painting services include:
- Ceiling Painting
- Popcorn Ceiling Removal
- Living Room Painting
- Bathroom Painting
- Basement Painting
- Color Consultations
- More
Cabinet Painting
Citrus County cabinet painting deserves its own section on this page because it requires more time, skill, and quality paint than most sections of your home. If your home's cabinets are built into its woodwork, replacing them can be obnoxiously expensive. Compared to the cost of installing new cabinets, painting your kitchen cabinets is much more affordable.
At Shields Painting, we specialize in transforming old cabinets into new, gorgeous features that are just as usable as they are beautiful. Each step of our cabinet painting process is meticulous and thorough. And we'll take care of the entire job, from cleaning, prep, and sanding to priming, painting, and reassembly. This unique service lets you enjoy a brand-new look in your kitchen without having to go into debt by replacing your cabinets.
Whether your cabinets are new, but you want to change their color or you'd like to transition wood cabinets to a painted finish, Shields Painting has the expertise and experience to give you a new look you'll love.
Exterior Residential Painting
Your home - it's a place that not only keeps your belongings safe. It protects your family and loved ones, too. It's one of your largest investments, and like anything else of value, it should be protected. However, Florida weather can take a toll on your home's structure and paint, lowering your home's value and even putting your family at risk.
While it's true that a beautiful exterior affects your house's value, it shouldn't take thousands of remodeling dollars to make a positive change to your home. There's a fine line between reasonable pricing and top-quality painting, and that sweet spot is what Shields Painting aims for. If you want to transform how your friends and neighbors see your home, never underestimate the power of a professional paint job.
Our exterior residential painting services are designed to boost curb appeal, give your home a fresh look, and help it stand up to Florida's unique weather. But we provide more than that. When you hire Shields Painting for your outdoor painting project, you will enjoy peace of mind in knowing that your home is in truly capable hands. Our goal is to exceed your expectations and help bring out the best in your property, whether you need to re-stain your deck or remove old, peeling paint from your siding.
If you're on the hunt for the very best exterior painting contractor in Spring Lake, FL, look no further than Shields Painting.
Some of our most popular exterior house painting services include:
- Vinyl Siding Painting
- Deck Painting and Staining
- Stucco Exterior Painting
- Wood Exterior Painting
- Porch Painting and Staining
- Soffit Painting
- Fascia Painting
- Window Painting
- Front Door Painting
- Thorough Painting Prep
- More
The Premier Commercial Painting Company in Spring Lake, FL
When it comes to first impressions, your businesses' appearance plays an important role. Your commercial property's paint job factors into its overall aesthetics. A great-looking, well-maintained paint job can mean the difference between a customer walking in your storefront and passing by. Conversely, an old, worn-out commercial paint job can send the wrong message to prospective customers. If you can't take the time to keep up your property's appearance, why would a customer spend their hard-earned money on your products?
The same goes for your businesses' interior paint. Would you want to do business with a company that has peeling paint or unsightly crown molding? At Shield's Painting, our goal is to create a beautiful environment that your customers and employees will love inside and out. When you work with our business painters, you can rest easy knowing we treat your business like it were our own. We always clean up after ourselves and know that operations cannot come to a halt just because we're painting. As such, we'll work with your busy schedule to ensure the job gets done right the first time without disrupting your day-to-day commitments.
With decades of commercial painting experience, we know the demands of a commercial painting project necessitate a disciplined and focused approach from the start. Our team of business painters is committed to delivering quality, on-time results on every project, every time - no excuses
We offer professional business painting services to a variety of building types, including:
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Industrial Painting
A high level of care and finesse are required to effectively paint an industrial property. At Shields Painting, we know that industrial paint jobs involve much more than aesthetics. That's why our industrial services are customized to your specifications, using industrial-grade materials that stand up to heavy-duty operations.
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Retail Store Painting
Our commercial painters apply effective, yet appealing interior and exterior paint that stand up to the daily rigors of busy retail environments.
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Small Business Painting
Do you own a restaurant franchise? Have a small "mom and pop" location that needs a fresh coat of paint? Shields Painting has the resources and reliability to efficiently get the job done the first time. That way, you can focus on serving your customers, not having your business repainted.
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Healthcare Location Painting
From walk-in clinics to long-term care facilities, Shields Painting is sensitive to your patients' needs. We know you must protect your patient's privacy while maintaining productivity. Our approach to healthcare location painting centers around your schedule to avoid disruptions in care.
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Apartment Complex Painting
Erase signs of wear and make your apartment complex or multi-family building a more desirable place to live with a stunning, professional paint job.
Florida's Most Trusted Painting Contractor
Shields Painting has been in the business since 1968. In a world where so much has changed, we are proud to uphold the ideals that make us successful: hard, honest work, getting the job done right, and excellent customer service. Providing you with trustworthy, quality work will always take priority over rushing through a project to serve the next customer. That is just not the way we choose to do business.
As professionals dedicated to perfection, we strive to provide a unique painting experience for every customer - one that focuses on their needs and desires instead of our own. Whether you need residential painting for your home or commercial painting for your business, we encourage you to reach out today to speak with our customer service team. Whether you have big ideas about a new paint project or need our expertise and guidance, we look forward to hearing from you soon.
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Health care watchdog Leapfrog ranks Central Florida hospitals for safety
Caroline Cathermanhttps://www.orlandosentinel.com/health/os-ne-health-leapfrog-hospital-safety-spring-2022-20220510-bm3uflh2rrgbxk4ed24fixkpfm-story.html
The Leapfrog Group, an independent nonprofit and health care safety watchdog, released its Spring 2022 hospital rankings on Tuesday. Central Florida hospitals snagged mostly A’s and B’s, with few exceptions.Since 2012, the Leapfrog Group has ranked hospitals biannually from A to F based on over 30 measures of patient ...
The Leapfrog Group, an independent nonprofit and health care safety watchdog, released its Spring 2022 hospital rankings on Tuesday. Central Florida hospitals snagged mostly A’s and B’s, with few exceptions.
Since 2012, the Leapfrog Group has ranked hospitals biannually from A to F based on over 30 measures of patient safety. The letter grades reflect how well hospitals prevent medical errors, accidents, injuries and patient infections.
AdventHealth, Central Florida’s largest health system, scored mostly A’s. AdventHealth Ocala, AdventHealth Apopka, AdventHealth Kissimmee and AdventHealth Lake Wales got B’s.
A notable exception: AdventHealth Heart of Florida in Davenport. This facility received a C grade, showing no improvement from Leapfrog’s last report in Fall 2021. The ranking was largely held down by patients’ ratings of their experience with doctors and nurses. The Leapfrog Group docked the facility for having below-average leadership and communication about everything from medicines to discharges.
The Orlando Health system had a similarly strong report card. Nearly all of its hospitals, including the flagship Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center, scored A’s.
However, Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital and Bayfront Health St. Petersburg received C’s. Bayfront Health St. Petersburg has exclusively received C’s and D’s over the past three years, whereas Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital’s ranking dropped from a B in Fall 2021.
The low rankings at Orlando Health St. Cloud were largely due to below-average patient ratings of staff’s communication with them about things such as when to take medications. Bayfront Health St. Petersburg, however, had a higher number of patient infections, problems with surgery and safety problems than the average hospital.
An Orlando Health news release Tuesday explains these were recently acquired hospitals.
“As our healthcare system continues to grow its footprint across Florida and the southeastern United States, our focus will be on reaching and maintaining in our new facilities the high levels of patient safety and quality currently achieved in our legacy hospitals,” said Dr. George Ralls, chief medical officer for Orlando Health.
HCA Florida Healthcare received mixed reviews. HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital, formerly known as Central Florida Regional Hospital, and Oviedo Medical Center got B’s. HCA Florida Healthcare scored two A’s at HCA Florida Ocala Hospital and HCA Florida West Marion Hospital.
“We’re incredibly proud of our team who puts patients first every day,” said Chad Christianson, CEO of HCA Florida Ocala Hospital and HCA Florida West Marion Hospital, in a news release. “It takes everyone’s focus and dedication to achieve an A rating from The Leapfrog Group, and to have earned it at both of our hospitals is no small feat. We are proud to offer best in class healthcare to the greater Ocala community that we serve.”
HCA Florida Osceola Hospital and HCA Florida Poinciana Hospital received C grades.
Leapfrog pointed out potential threats to patient safety because HCA Florida Osceola Hospital has a lower number of qualified nurses than average, and patients rated staff’s response time and communication skills poorly compared to other facilities. The hospital also recorded an above-average number of problems with surgery and several safety issues.
At HCA Florida Poinciana Hospital, patients also rated doctors’ and nurses’ response times and communication skills poorly, and an above-average number of safety issues were observed.
UF Health seems to have turned Leesburg Hospital around since buying it in 2019. UF Health Leesburg Hospital received its first B in years, breaking a long pattern of C’s and one notable D shortly before UF Health announced its purchase.
To see the full rankings, go to hospitalsafetygrade.org.
ccatherman@orlandosentinel.com; @CECatherman on Twitter
Spring football: Jupiter officially starts road to rebuild against Jensen Beach
Emilee Smarrhttps://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/sports/high-school/football/2022/05/14/spring-football-jupiter-officially-starts-road-rebuild/9707065002/
JUPITER — Jupiter football's road to rebuilding began with a 35-0 spring game shutout against Jensen Beach on Friday.It was a steep departure from even last year’s Jupiter team that finished 5-5, missing the postseason but holding an average margin of defeat of 9.6 points.The Warriors' run-heavy offense exited this offseason with head coach Tim Tharp after seven seasons at the helm, as well as former starting running back Emonte Brown, who took his talents to Treasure Coast for his senior year....
JUPITER — Jupiter football's road to rebuilding began with a 35-0 spring game shutout against Jensen Beach on Friday.
It was a steep departure from even last year’s Jupiter team that finished 5-5, missing the postseason but holding an average margin of defeat of 9.6 points.
The Warriors' run-heavy offense exited this offseason with head coach Tim Tharp after seven seasons at the helm, as well as former starting running back Emonte Brown, who took his talents to Treasure Coast for his senior year.
New head coach Jason Kradman leads a team that’ll likely be characterized by its defense in the fall.
“Tonight was was not a normal Jensen-Jupiter game,” Jensen head coach Tim Caffey said.
Jupiter has size on Jensen Beach, but not the power of the Falcons' offensive trio: quarterback Gio Cascione, running back Dennis Palmer, and Nick Venezia at wide receiver.
Cascione led the night with three total touchdowns – two passing and one quarterback keeper. His target of choice, Venezia, had two scores for the Falcons.
“They’ve had a really good connection since they started building it last year,” Caffey said of the transfers, Cascione from Connecticut and Venezia from West Virginia.
”Unfortunately, both of them kind of got hurt and they weren't able to finish the season so this year, they've worked really hard in the weight room and are doing a great job."
An overshot snap for Jupiter resulted in a touchdown by way of fumble recovery from Jensen’s Julius Puryear.
Jensen even displayed its depth, putting in the sophomore duo of running back Dy’lond Holmes and quarterback Vaughn O’Brien, who added a rushing touchdown.
“Jupiter and Jensen aren’t too much different – same type of kids that feel overlooked. They play with a chip on their shoulder,” Caffey said.
Despite its size, Jupiter faces issues with experience, returning just six starters and hosting 38 sophomores on its roster.
“You could tell that the short weeks that we have to prepare when you're trying to put in a new offense or prepare for something are a little bit more difficult for somebody whose kids are young and I've been there,” Caffey said. “We were there last year, so I think they're gonna be fine.”
“We had a quick three weeks, and I got here two days before spring started, and I'm leaving tomorrow,” Kradman said, preparing to tie up loose ends in his current home of Chicago before finalizing his move to South Florida.
Benjamin transfer Logan Steiner and returning starter Edwin McCain give promise that Jupiter has at least two players that can sustain the Warriors until they’re firing on all cylinders.
Albeit Steiner proved his talent with a couple of flashy first down catches at receiver. He shined brightest at safety, collecting a number pass breakups, especially in times where it looked like Jensen receivers may jump to hang another six on the board.
“We had a couple guys in the in the backend of the secondary that made some plays,” Kradman said. “I'm excited about our defense.”
Offensively, however, Jupiter is still at the drawing board.
“I think we played three quarterbacks tonight – just trying to get a look at and give an opportunity to all three guys. They each kind of had a quarter or so, so I think there's some positives to take there,” Kradman sad.
“We just need to do a better job up front, just giving them time in the run game and the pass game.”
9 things to do this weekend: UCF spring commencement, ‘Encanto’ at Lake Eola, Mother’s Day and more
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ORLANDO, Fla. — Are you looking for something to do this weekend?Here’s a list of what is happening in Central Florida.Congrats, graduates!The University of Central Florida is holding spring commencement this weekend.The ceremonies will be taking place on May 6 and 7.The ceremonies will be live-streamed on UCF’s YouTube page....
ORLANDO, Fla. — Are you looking for something to do this weekend?
Here’s a list of what is happening in Central Florida.
Congrats, graduates!
The University of Central Florida is holding spring commencement this weekend.
The ceremonies will be taking place on May 6 and 7.
The ceremonies will be live-streamed on UCF’s YouTube page.
READ: ‘Best Mother’s Day ever’: Coast Guard son surprises Florida mom at graduation
If your family is obsessed with the Madrigals, you can catch a showing of “Encanto” this weekend at Lake Eola.
The movie will be shown from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday.
Rockin’ Robinson is returning to the Milk District this weekend.
It’s a festival that features a day of live music, dancing and local vendors.
The event is free.
You can enjoy Mother’s Day with a self-guided tour through 12 private gardens throughout Sanford’s Historic District.
The event will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This weekend, you can enjoy a festival featuring African-influenced food and music.
Taste of Africa is happening at Eagle Nest Park on Saturday from noon to 8 p.m.
Sunday is Mother’s Day.
You can celebrate all your favorite moms with experiences, dining, shopping and special offers in Orlando.
You can see Visit Orlando’s complete list of things to do in the city here.
You can also celebrate moms at Leu Garden this weekend.
Moms receive free admission on Sunday.
The garden is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Daytona Tortugas will face the Jupiter Hammerheads this weekend at Jackie Robinson Ballpark.
There are games scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
There will be a Mother’s Day celebration on Sunday.
The Orlando Predators will kick off their season with their home opener against the Albany Empire on Saturday.
The game starts at 7 p.m. at the Amway Center.
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Men’s Tennis Central: #6 Tennessee vs. #28 Florida State
University of Tennessee Athleticshttps://utsports.com/news/2022/5/13/mens-tennis-mens-tennis-central-6-tennessee-vs-28-florida-state.aspx
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The No. 6 Tennessee men's tennis team is competing in the Super Regional round of the NCAA Tournament for a third consecutive tournament, after defeating Tennessee Tech and Duke in Knoxville last weekend. The Vols will face 28th-ranked Florida State Saturday at 4 p.m. ET at Barksdale Stadium.Knoxville Super Regional tickets are being sold for $10 and can be purchased ...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The No. 6 Tennessee men's tennis team is competing in the Super Regional round of the NCAA Tournament for a third consecutive tournament, after defeating Tennessee Tech and Duke in Knoxville last weekend. The Vols will face 28th-ranked Florida State Saturday at 4 p.m. ET at Barksdale Stadium.
Knoxville Super Regional tickets are being sold for $10 and can be purchased here. The first 100 UT students will receive free entry with a valid student ID. Spectator parking will be held at the G-17 garage off Terrace and Lake Ave. A parking map can be found here.
Fans in attendance will receive free pizza during the match. A prematch tailgate will also be held at the tennis facility, beginning at noon ET.
Live stats will be provided by UTsports.com and can be found here. Live streaming is available through the TennisONE app and can be found here.
UT operates with a clear bag policy and stadium security regulations limit fans to one clear plastic bag no larger than 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches or a one-gallon, clear, resealable plastic storage bag per person. Fans will also be allowed a small clutch purse not to exceed 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches. Wallets must also conform to this size requirement.
For outdoor matches at Barksdale Stadium this season, concessions and alcoholic beverages will be sold on the concourse, at the top of the grandstand behind court two. More information on Tennessee's enhanced fan experience efforts can be found here.
LAST TIME OUT The Vols defeated Tennessee Tech 4-0 last Friday, before toppling Duke in 4-1 fashion in Saturday's second round matchup.
SCOUTING FLORIDA STATE Saturday's Super Regional match serves as just the sixth all-time meeting between the Vols and Seminoles and the first matchup since between the programs in 46 years. The most recent matchup came in 1976, a 6-3 Tennessee win. The Vols hold a 4-1 advantage in the series. With a win, Tennessee (24-7) would advance to the NCAA Round of 8 in Champaign, Illinois.
Florida State (18-10) is in the Round of 16 in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2009, coming off a 4-3 upset victory over No. 11 Georgia in the second round of the NCAA Tournament last weekend in Athens, Georgia.
Series History 1966 – Tennessee 4, Florida State 5 1966 – Tennessee 7, Florida State 2 1967 – Tennessee 7, Florida State 2 1968 – Tennessee 5, Florida State 4 1976 – Tennessee 6, Florida State 3
VOLS IN THE RANKINGS Singles #3 – Adam Walton #10 – Johannus Monday #74 – Emile Hudd
Doubles #13 - Pat Harper/Adam Walton #21 – Emile Hudd/Shunsuke Mitsui
SEMINOLES IN THE RANKINGS Singles #51 – Loris Pourroy
Doubles #73 - Loris Pourroy/Sebastian Arcila
HISTORY ON THE LINE With a win Saturday, Tennessee would advance to the NCAA Round of 8 for a second consecutive season. The Vols last reached the national quarterfinals in back-to-back years in 2010 and 2011.
SEC ANNUAL AWARDS Tennessee had four individuals earn postseason recognition from the Southeastern Conference head coaches. Graduate student Walton earned first-team All-SEC acclaim for the third time in his Tennessee career, having also done so in 2019 and 2021. Monday, a sophomore, was named a first-team All-SEC member for the second time in as many seasons, while senior Emile Hudd garnered second-team All-SEC honors in his first season with the Vols. Freshman Shunsuke Mitsui joined Hudd as a second-team All-SEC selection and became the ninth Vol in program history to make the SEC All-Freshman Team. It marks Tennessee's second year in a row placing a Vol on the All-Freshman Team, with Monday doing so in 2021. Tennessee's four recipients of SEC first and second team honors mark the program's most in a single season since also having four in 2011.
STRENGTH IN NUMBERS This dual season, the Vols hold a 16-0 record when winning at the No. 3 singles spot this dual season. Emile Hudd has manned that position for much of the spring, posting at 11-4 mark there in dual matches.
CENTURY MARK IN SIGHT Currently at 99 career doubles triumphs, Adam Walton needs one more win in doubles to become the sixth Vol in program history to join the coveted 100/100 club with 100 singles wins and 100 doubles wins. Earlier this season, Walton became the ninth Vol in Tennessee program history to reach 200 combined singles and doubles wins in a career.
QUICK HITTERS • The Vols own 10 top-25 triumphs this dual season, including three top-10 victories and a 7-1 mark against teams ranked No. 11-25 • Tennessee has won the doubles point 21 times this season, holding an 19-2 record when taking this 1-0 advantage. • Monday and Mark Wallner continue to find a way at No. 3 doubles this year, holding a 13-1 record together this dual season. • The Vols reached the championship match at the ITA Indoor National Championships in Seattle earlier this dual season, logging a 3-1 record in the Emerald City. • In a March 25 road comeback victory over then-25th-ranked Texas A&M, UT head coach Chris Woodruff became the fifth UT men's tennis coach to reach 100 career coaching victories with the program. Along with this, he became the second-fastest of those five to reach the century mark, doing so in 128 matches.
UP NEXT A Tennessee victory would advance them to the Round of 8, which will be played in Champaign, Illinois, beginning Thursday, May 19.
For the most up-to-date information about the program, follow Tennessee men's tennis on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook.
Carolina's confirmed official visitors
Hale McGranahanhttps://247sports.com/college/south-carolina/LongFormArticle/South-Carolina-gamecocks-football-recruiting-official-visitors-may-13-2022-187519411/
Thirteen prospects have scheduled official visits, to get an extended, up-close look at the South Carolina Gamecocks football program.Three weekends are on the books. Two are in June. The other is in late October. Others could pop up between now and the Early Signing Period in December.Most of the official visitors, at least those who have already scheduled, will be in town next month.RELATED: ...
Thirteen prospects have scheduled official visits, to get an extended, up-close look at the South Carolina Gamecocks football program.
Three weekends are on the books. Two are in June. The other is in late October. Others could pop up between now and the Early Signing Period in December.
Most of the official visitors, at least those who have already scheduled, will be in town next month.
RELATED: Gamecocks coaches making Greenville WR feel like a priority | South Carolina offers JUCO offensive lineman | Spring cornerback recruiting update
Coach Shane Beamer recently confirmed that two weekends in June have been designated as official visit opportunities for Gamecocks recruits. Five highly sought after recruits are confirmed to be in town the weekend of June 10. Seven more have announced or confirmed plans for June 24.
In this space, we’ll take a look at each prospect TheBigSpur has down as an official visitor to South Carolina. It’s certainly not an official list of official visitors, but it includes everyone we've heard about so far.
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Jaybron Harvey is the No. 23-ranked edge defender in the class of 2023, according to the 247Sports Composite. South Carolina has not hosted him for an unofficial visit yet.
North Carolina (June 3) and Louisville (June 17) are also scheduled to host Harvey for an official visit. Both the Tar Heels and Cardinals have had him on campus already.
Harvey (6-3, 215) was offered by South Carolina’s defensive coordinator, Clayton White, a couple of months ago.
Jalon Kilgore is the No. 37-ranked safety in the class of 2023, according to the 247Sports Composite. South Carolina has hosted him for several unofficial visits this year. The first, a January junior day event, was highlighted by an offer from the Gamecocks.
Several Power 5 schools have followed suit. That includes Florida, Florida State, Michigan and Oklahoma. The Sooners are scheduled to host Kilgore (Eatonton, Ga.) for an official visit on June 3.
On Thursday, Kilgore (6-2, 195) won the Georgia AA state championship in the long jump. As a junior for the Putnam County High School football team, he caught 37 passes for 921 yards and 11 touchdowns. He also had 88 tackles and eight pass breakups.
Jaden Greathouse is the No. 19-ranked wide receiver in the class of 2023, according to the 247Sports Composite. South Carolina hosted him for an unofficial visit last month. He was on campus with his mom for a two-day visit with the Gamecocks.
Notre Dame (June 3) and Oklahoma (June 17) are also scheduled to host Greathouse for an official visit. Texas rounds out his top four.
Wide receivers coach Justin Stepp is working as South Carolina’s primary recruiter for Greathouse (6-2, 206). Greathouse caught 66 passes for 1,274 and 20 touchdowns during his junior season at Westlake High School in Austin, Tex. For his career, he has 182 catches for 3,134 yards and 43 touchdowns.
Dylan Lonergan is the No. No. 9-ranked quarterback in the class of 2023. South Carolina hosted him for a pair of unofficial visits this year. First, was for a junior day event in January. The second was for the Garnet and Black spring game.
Alabama (June 3) and Stanford (June 24) are also on the books for an official visit. Ohio State also has a spot in Lonergan's lead group.
Offensive coordinator Marcus Satterfield is working as South Carolina’s primary recruiter for Lonergan (6-2, 215). As a junior at Brookwood High School in Snellville, Ga., Lonergan completed 63 percent of his passes for 3,392 yards and 32 touchdowns. He threw just three interceptions. He also rushed for 645 yards and seven touchdowns.
Cameron Upshaw is the No. 76-ranked safety in the class of 2023. South Carolina hosted him for a visit during one of the junior days in January.
Maryland is also scheduled to host Upshaw for an official visit. That's scheduled for June 24.
As a junior at Gadsden County High School in Havanna, Fla., Upshaw had 52 tackles and an interception. He also rushed 47 times for 268 yards and a touchdown. He now attends Taylor County High School in Perry, Fla.
Ahmad Brown is the No. 58-ranked athlete in the class of 2023, according to the 247Sports Composite. He’s yet to make his way up to Columbia for an unofficial visit with the Gamecocks.
More than 25 schools have offered, including Ole Miss, Tennessee and Vanderbilt. Brown (Cordele, Ga.) will take an official visit to Vanderbilt on June 3.
Over three years at Crisp County High School, Brown’s passed for 1,149 yards and nine touchdowns, rushed for 862 yards and 12 touchdowns and caught 28 passes for 534 yards and six touchdowns.
Zahbari Sandy is the No. 42-ranked safety in the class of 2023, according to the 247Sports Composite. South Carolina has hosted him for two unofficial visits this year. After the second one, he jumped on board with a commitment to the Gamecocks.
Maryland, Ole Miss, Tennessee and West Virginia were also considered before Sandy announced a commitment to South Carolina.
Markee Anderson is the No. 7-ranked interior offensive lineman in the class of 2023. South Carolina hosted him for a couple of unofficial visits this spring. He watched a practice before returning for the Garnet and Black spring game.
Clemson (June 3), North Carolina (June 8) and LSU (June 17) are also scheduled to host Anderson for an official visit.
Offensive line coach Greg Adkins is working as South Carolina’s primary recruiter. Stepp is the area recruiter. Player personnel director Taylor Edwards also plays a significant role in recruiting Anderson for the Gamecocks. Anderson attends Dorman High School in Roebuck, S.C.
Trovon Baugh is the No. 39-ranked interior offensive lineman in the class of 2023. South Carolina hosted him for two visits last month. He watched a spring practice session then returned the weekend of the Garnet and Black spring game.
Baylor and North Carolina are two schools that Baugh has also considered for an official visit. He hasn’t publicly released a lead group of schools. Forty schools have offered.
A commitment will be announced on May 28. Adkins has played a significant part in recruiting Baugh (6-4, 315) to South Carolina. He attends Pace Academy in Atlanta, which is also home to 2024 defensive line target Hevin Brown-Shuler.
Grayson Howard is the No. 28-ranked linebacker in the class of 2023. South Carolina hosted him for a couple of unofficial visits during spring practice. He closed the spring with a trip to see the Garnet and Black spring game.
So far, South Carolina is the only school Howard’s scheduled an official visit to. Several schools are still receiving consideration, including Clemson, Florida and Georgia. A lead group will be revealed at some point this weekend.
White is working as South Carolina’s primary recruiter for Howard (6-3, 223). As a junior at Andrew Jackson High School in Jacksonville, Fla., Howard had 157 tackles, including 14 for loss. He also picked off a pair of passes and was credited with 3.5 sacks.
Jaden Robinson is the No. 27-ranked linebacker in the class of 2023. South Carolina hosted him the weekend of the Garnet and Black spring game. He’s made several trips to Columbia from Columbia High School in Lake City, Fla.
For now, South Carolina is the only official visit that’s on the books. Louisville and Maryland were recently mentioned as other official visit destinations.
White is playing a significant part in recruiting Robinson for the Gamecocks. First-year assistant Sterling Lucas recruits the area. As a junior, Robinson had 64 total tackles, including three for loss. He also had a pair of sacks.
Treyaun Webb is the No. 5-ranked running back in the class of 2023. South Carolina hosted him for two unofficial visits this spring, one of which was the Garnet and Black spring game.
Florida (June 3), Penn State (June 11) and Tennessee (June 18) are also scheduled to host Webb for an official visit.
Running backs coach Montario Hardesty is working as South Carolina’s primary recruiter. Defensive backs coach Torrian Gray works as the area recruiter for the Gamecocks. In 10 games as a junior at Trinity Christian Academy in Jacksonville, Fla., Webb rushed for 1,192 yards and 11 touchdowns. He also caught five passes for 33 yards.
Joel Starlings is the No. 33-ranked defensive lineman in the class of 2023. South Carolina hasn’t had him back on campus since last summer. He committed to Michigan at for period of time, though that pledge is no longer in place.
North Carolina (May 20), West Virginia (June 3) and Virginia (Nov. 19) are also scheduled to host Starlings for an official visit. Oklahoma is also in his top five.
Defensive line coach Jimmy Lindsey is working at South Carolina’s primary recruiter for Starlings (6-5, 310). As a junior at Benedictine High School in Richmond, Va., he had 76 tackles, including 10 for loss and five sacks. He also forced a fumble.
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