After barely escaping with a victory against Class 5A-8 district rival Lake Gibson in its last game, Lakeland had a week off to regroup and it showed. The Dreadnaughts took on their usual powerhouse role by thrashing Lakeland Jenkins, 42-7, on Friday night. ...more

October 25, 2008

JEFFERSON ... 50 BLAKE ... 12 THE DIFFERENCE: Blake's defense was unable to control Jefferson's running game, which was responsible for 24 points. The Dragons' Mark Winters ran for two touchdowns, and Terence Doston and Stetson Barton also found the end zone. ...more

October 25, 2008

The Avon Park football team's practices this week carried a different feel, as the Red Devils walked around with the confidence that can only come from a victory. ...more

October 24, 2008

THE DIFFERENCE: Blake gained its first victory of the season. The Yellow Jackets defense was steadfast throughout the night, led by the relentless pursuit of lineman Jeremy Green, who had four sacks. ...more

October 17, 2008

Cameron Sexton scored on a leaping 4-yard keeper to start the fourth quarter, Quan Sturdivant returned an interception for a touchdown and No. 22 North Carolina rallied to beat Notre Dame 29-24 on Saturday. ...more

October 12, 2008

THE DIFFERENCE: Alonso (2-1) forced the issue on defense, and Blake didn't help itself with 19 penalties. The Yellow Jackets (0-3) were solid on defense all night, but seven fumbles (three lost) and four interceptions doomed Blake. The Ravens did enough when presented with good field position off turnovers to score. ...more

September 20, 2008

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September 19, 2008

FOOTBALL ...more

September 13, 2008

PLANT CITY ... 8 BLAKE ... 0 THE DIFFERENCE: Plant City (1-1) struggled offensively throughout the game, but scored a safety toward the end of the first quarter against Blake quarterback Eugene Davenport and a two-yard touchdown run by Dorian Graham. ...more

September 13, 2008

Plant City at Blake ...more

September 12, 2008