Plant girls cross country wins 12th state championship
Legends don't call themselves legendary, but Plant cross country now has 12 state championships under the guide of Roy Harrison. The most recent came while dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lakewood's Cory Moore remembers coaching Griffin twins
Lakewood Spartan’s head coach Cory Moore knows a thing or two about what a good defense, not to mention good defenders can do for a team.
Kid winning against cancer inspires Gaither Cowboys to 'Do it for Ryan'
Ryan Bowling is as energetic as any 7-year-old, perpetually in motion. Watching him run around Gaither High's football field, you wouldn't know what he's been going through.
Gaither's toughest opponent in the playoffs may be COVID-19
This postseason is unique. It is made up of every team in the state that wanted to play, no matter the record. But it beats the alternative of no postseason at all.
First-year head coach Chris Davidson benefiting from special quarterback-receiver connection
Ridge Community High School football head coach Chris Davidson commands practice like he's been there for years, not months.
Frostproof football team sidelined after coach tests positive for COVID-19
The Frostproof Bulldogs will start the new season with two losses after having to cancel two games due to COVID-19.
Newsome, Durant high school football teams under quarantine for COVID-19 after game
Two more Hillsborough County High School football teams won't be playing under the Friday night lights this week because of COVID-19. Several players from Newsome and Durant high schools are now in quarantine following their game against each other Friday.
Lakeland suspends high school football because of COVID-19 case
The Lakeland Dreadnaughts are the latest high school football team to be sidelined by COVID-19.
Pinellas County student-athletes begin participating in fall sports
When it comes to high schools sports this fall, rules won’t just apply to the guys and girls on the field: fans will have plenty to follow as well. From where to sit or stand to how to even get tickets, spectators in Pinellas will see plenty of changes to the game day experience.
Pasco athlete accustomed to changes in plans
Former Zephyrhills Christian Academy Warrior Evan Miller is a sprinter, but he knows all about dealing with hurdles.
Two Hillsborough County high school football teams sitting out first week due to COVID-19
Two Hillsborough County high school football teams won't be taking the field during the first week of the season after at least one player on each team tested positive for COVID-19, the district confirmed Thursday.
No handshakes or high-fives: Hillsborough releases guidelines for student-athletes
The Hillsborough County School District released its "Return to Athletics" plan, which calls for all sports to proceed -- but with a list of COVID-19 safety guidelines.
High school teams get back on the field for fall football
Florida high school football had to wait what felt like forever to begin fall practice, so what's an extra hour's worth of delays due to lightning?
High school sports can practice starting Monday
Beginning Monday, all fall high school sports in Florida can begin practice, but without following strict CDC guidelines.
Pinellas sets August 24 as first day of fall sports; football set for September
Students in Pinellas County can hit the practice fields next week, the district says, with high school football games resuming three weeks later.
Against doctor's advice, FHSAA board clears high school sports to start amid pandemic
The Florida High School Athletics Association went against medical advice given at its meeting Friday and agreed to allow fall spots to begin August 24.
Thousands sign local #LetThemPlay petition ahead of prep sports decision
Fall high school sports in Florida could be back as early as August 24. Friday, FHSAA board members will vote to either keep that date, or push it back. Meanwhile, a local petition has gathered nearly 40,000 signatures to get sports back ASAP.
Parents help school rowing team stay afloat during COVID-19 pandemic
COVID-19 is raising lots of questions for high school sports. Will there be a season? Will kids miss their chance to play in college? The same goes for other activities like band, chorus, and choir.
Lake Wales suspends school sports indefinitely
The board of trustees for the Lake Wales charter school system voted unanimously Wednesday to cancel school sports until further notice because of COVID-19.
FHSAA delays start of high school fall sports to Aug. 24
The Florida High School Athletic Association Board of Directors on Thursday issued a ruling to push the start of fall sports back to August 24.