In the beginning of this year's girls weightlifting season, Hernando sophomore Jasmine Sharpe was in the unlimited weight class and was not a very happy camper. ...more

February 9, 2008

AVON PARK — Taking advantage of familiar surroundings, Avon Park dominated the action on the mat by winning four weight-class titles in Friday's Class 1A-District 8 wrestling meet in the Red Devil gym. Lake Wales won the eight-team meet, which sends the top four wrestlers from each weight class to Friday's regionals at South Florida Community College. Lake Wales finished first with 152 points, while Avon Park, which advanced nine wrestlers, placed a close second with 146, despite having two less athletes than the Highlanders. ...more

February 3, 2008

River Ridge's Sean Hitchcock and Ridgewood's Allyn Williamson took district titles Saturday during the Class 2A-District 5 tournament at Ridgewood's gym. ...more

February 3, 2008

AVON PARK — Not everything that glitters turns to gold. "This event isn't about going for the gold," said former Avon Park state champion Anachelle Mejias. "You can't explain what it feels like when you've reached that personal best you've been going after all season. It's just an amazing feeling." ...more

February 2, 2008

In the Class 2A-District 9 finals, Dixie Hollins took five individual titles en route to a championship win over Northeast. ...more

February 2, 2008

WINTER HAVEN –– With each passing meet, the Avon Park wrestling team takes another step up the ladder. The Red Devils continued their late season surge by finishing third in Saturday's prestigious 16-team Polk Invitational at Winter Haven High School. With the Class 1A district meet slated for Friday, Avon Park is peaking at the right time. "Overall we're pleased with our performance," said co-Red Devil coach Ed Brown. "The competition was tough and this is exactly what we needed to tune-up for the district meet. "It was an all day meet with lots of distractions and we were able to stay focused and perform well and that's all we can ask for." ...more

January 28, 2008

Jessica Davis had a little pressure to deal with Saturday. The Zephyrhills lifter needed a good day at the Belleview sectional girls weightlifting qualifier to earn a spot at the upcoming state meet at River Ridge. ...more

January 28, 2008

The River Ridge High girls weightlifting team qualified six lifters Saturday for the FHSAA Girls State Weightlifting Meet, which the Royal Knights will host Feb. 9. ...more

January 27, 2008

PORT CHARLOTTE — Despite having several girls post personal best efforts, the Heartland did not have any weightlifters qualify in the top three at Thursday's sectional meet. The one-day, 20-team event featured some of the top programs in state with only the top three girls from each weight class advancing on to the state meet. ...more

January 26, 2008

KISSIMMEE –– With the district tournament only 11 days away, the Avon Park and Sebring wrestling teams are flexing their muscles at the right time. The Red Devils went 8-1 in the 20-team, two-day tournament at Poinciana High School over the weekend to finish in third place. Junior heavyweight Jace Grimmett led the way with a 9-0 record and was selected the meet's outstanding upper weights wrestler. "Jace did a tremendous job," said Avon Park assistant coach Lee Elder. "He continues to improve with each match. ...more

January 22, 2008