The scenario had worried Hillsborough coach Earl Garcia all week. The Terriers, coming off an emotional district victory against Middleton, had to go to Riverview, a nondistrict opponent, with another crucial district game with Freedom looming next week. Garcia, fearing a possible letdown, wasn't sure how his team would respond. ...more

September 29, 2007

TAMPA - A game that lacked drama throughout most of Friday night had plenty of it at the end. Jesuit (3-2) and Gaither (3-2) assistant football coaches exchanged harsh words following the Cowboys' lopsided 35-14 victory at The Alumni Field at Corral Memorial Stadium. At issue was a timeout Gaither called with three seconds remaining in the game. ...more

September 28, 2007

RIVERVIEW - The scenario had worried Hillsborough coach Earl Garcia all week. The Terriers, coming off an emotional district victory against Middleton, had to go to Riverview, a nondistrict opponent, with another crucial district game with Freedom looming next week. Garcia, fearing a possible letdown, wasn't sure how his team would respond. ...more

September 28, 2007

Berkeley Prep coach Randy Dagostino has grown accustomed to assuring people some of his best players are freshmen and sophomores. ...more

September 26, 2007

GAINESVILLE - Four area football teams have been suspended from competition for failure to comply with the Florida High School Athletic Association's steroid testing policy, which requires all football teams to submit their rosters to the FHSAA. ...more

September 25, 2007

LAKE PLACID — Time to get down to business. The preseason games and the time for experimentation is over as the Lake Placid High School football team begins its quest for a Class 2A-District 5 title. The Green Dragons bring a 2-1 record into tonight's road game against a tough Tampa Catholic squad. Lake Placid is on a roll with a two-game winning streak, including last week's 47-22 win over Moore Haven. ...more

September 21, 2007

Stay with TBO.com for quarter-by-quarter scoring updates. ...more

September 7, 2007

The 10-game high school football calendar for WDAE, 620 AM, has been tentatively set. The slate kicks off Friday with Clearwater Central Catholic at Tampa Catholic. ...more

September 6, 2007