Although the cross country season isn't slated to begin until the week of Sept. 15, this past week has been a whirlwind for coaches and a few outstanding runners around the county. ...more

August 7, 2008

With ideas about making Pasco's girls soccer team as successful as the boys, the Pirates tabbed longtime boys assistant Warren Lowery to lead the girls team. He replaces Wardell Powell, who resigned in January. ...more

July 31, 2008

Although he was at one time interested in coaching the boys basketball team at Pasco, John Edwards says he is staying put as the Pirates' girls coach. ...more

June 13, 2008

Cynicism is generally the overwhelming feeling whenever a coach claims the team can do better in the aftermath of losing a dominant, star player. ...more

May 28, 2008

The Plant City High School Boosters Club honored the top spring sports athletes this week with an awards banquet at the school. ...more

May 24, 2008

Brianna Hooker had a moment when she just had to yawn. The River Ridge High junior spent Friday night at the prom and came home at 12:30 a.m. ...more

May 13, 2008

Melissa Trinidad says it took physical prowess and "nerves of steel" to compete on "American Gladiators." ...more

May 9, 2008

Like many twins, Wharton seniors Kathia and Katrina Skinner share many of the same things - thoughts, interests and sometimes even clothes. At times, you can catch them finishing one another's sentences. ...more

February 20, 2008

WAUCHULA — The Sebring boys tennis team pulled out a victory before the rains washed out doubles matches on Monday, as the Blue Streaks cruised to a 5-0 blanking of Hardee in Class 4A-District 10 action. ...more

February 19, 2008

Academy At The Lakes COACHES: Boys - Diptesh DeChoudhury (first year), Girls - Sandy Oakland (first year). KEY RETURNING PLAYERS: Daniel Kwitko, Julian Doromal, Akansha Thaban KEY LOSSES: None OUTLOOK: First-year coach "Deep" DeChoudhury is set on building a boys tennis program that is ready for district inclusion. The Wildcats have experience at the top two seeds, with returning senior Kwitko and sophomore Doromal. The girls team is freshman-heavy, and Oakland said she will be counting on them to help carry the team. Freshman Carly Schwarz, a Tampa Prep transfer, could be the starting No. 1 player. According to her coach, Schwarz brings country club experience to a team looking for a fresh start. ...more

February 17, 2008