GIBSONTON The sight of students rushing the court at the end of a game is usually reserved for the end of district final or championship wins. But when the buzzer sounded after an Indian comeback over nearby rival Riverview, a roar went up and 40-plus students (including the junior varsity squad) rushed the team following East Bay's 33-32 victory against visiting Riverview. ...more

November 30, 2007

The Plant City Dolphins youth football program advanced three of its five teams to the Super Bowl of the West Coast Youth Football Conference. The Flyweight, Super Midget and Midget Dolphins teams reached their league's championship contest before settling for second place. ...more

November 28, 2007

SEBRING –– Friendly rivalries are healthy in the sports arena, but when the boundaries of good sportsmanship are crossed, anything can happen. What should have been Amanda Grimaldo's coming-out party turned ugly on Thursday, as a game-halting melee ensued in the 70th minute of Sebring's 5-0 win over Avon Park in a Class 4A-District 10 showdown at Firemen's Field. With the Blue Streaks up by four goals, an Avon Park and Sebring player got tangled up after going for the ball late in the match. One shove led to another, and after a punch to the jaw, the fight ensued. Both teams had players run on the field, as cheers from both sides could be heard over the commotion. "That is the last thing we need in a soccer match," Sebring goalie Becca Secory said. "I wasn't sure what had happened at first, but when I realized there was a fight, I tried to calm our bench down." ...more

November 10, 2007

AVON PARK –– The ball sails past outstretched hands into the waiting arms of the goal, as hearts drop to the pit of one's stomach, and an upset turns into defeat. ...more

November 5, 2007

Durant senior kicker/punter Evan Kelly has a torn ACL and is done for the season, Cougars coach Mike Gottman said Wednesday.

October 11, 2007

Durant Kicker Sidelined For Rest Of The Season Durant senior kicker/punter Evan Kelly has a torn ACL and is done for the season, Cougars coach Mike Gottman said Wednesday. ...more

October 11, 2007