Jacquez Welch honored throughout Northeast homecoming
Northeast High School honored one of its own during their homecoming game Friday night, two weeks after an 18-year-old star student and football player collapsed on the football field.
State suspends Plant High School's football coach
For 33 years, Plant High School head football coach Robert Weiner has been building a reputation as one of the most respected, winningest coaches, but one that also has made an equally strong impact in the community. He tries to put his students' and players' best interests first.
Positive Coaching Alliance works to minimize adult drama in youth sports
Videos of parents behaving badly at youth sporting events are almost as plentiful as video of the events themselves, and it's no wonder.
Tumultuous summer brought Freedom football team closer than ever before
The Freedom Patriots stuck together, even when it seemed like they had no direction.
Coach Mike: Happy to be Middleton's man
After retiring from the NFL, Mike Williams knew exactly what he wanted to do. It was a dream of his before reaching the NFL. He wanted to coach.
Lennard Longhorns off to perfect 2-0 start, but their logo has to go
These days, there is a lot of pride being a Lennard Longhorn football player. But not everything is going the Longhorns’ way. The University of Texas wants their logo back for themselves. The school is demanding Lennard lose the logo.
Padded caps may look funny, but they're functional
The University of South Florida Bulls are hitting the field with a brand-new look. USF is the latest team to use the Guardian Cap - a padded outer-layer of protection that fits right over their helmets.
Florida high school quarterback suffers brain bleeding after touchdown
A Florida high school football player suffered a serious injury during a game Friday night, the team said.
Coach brings life lessons to the field after serving sentence for deadly DUI
One mistake changed his life, but after serving seven years in prison, a football coach at Venice High School is making a comeback.
School board votes to add athletic trainers to all high schools
The Hillsborough County School Board voted Tuesday to make high school sports safer by adding a certified athletic trainer at every school, after the death of a 14-year-old student who collapsed during football drills.
Manatee County cancels high school football games
This week’s wet weather is washing out some preseason high school football. Manatee County Schools have canceled tonight’s games.
South Tampa softball team headed to World Series
The South Tampa All-Stars girls’ softball team plays with consistency and precision. The girls just won the Southeast Region in Sailsbury, North Carolina and are now heading to Kirkland, Washington to the World Series for their first time.
Ex-Gaither High QB continuing NFL career close to home
Alex McGough, who quarterbacked Gaither High and Florida International, has found his way back to the Sunshine State. After spending one year with the Seattle Seahawks, McGough is now a Jacksonville Jaguar.
Plant High hosts Coach Weiner's 'All In Football Camp'
Plant High School football coach Robert Weiner’s All In Football Camp is all-inclusive. It’s a football theme with a comprehensive message that covers the true value of the sport.
Tampa Bay celebrates with Pete Alonso
Tampa Bay is joining in on the celebration with their hometown homerun hero. Some of Pete Alonso's Plant High teammates got together to watch baseball's rookie sensation knock off Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in the finals.
Tampa high school runner named Florida's female scholar athlete of the year
Hard work and determination is proving to be the path to success for a Tampa high school athlete.
MLB training best high school ballplayers in Bradenton
For the first time, Major League Baseball is bringing together the best high school players in the country.
Teen dies after collapsing during conditioning drills at Tampa high school
One moment, he was working out on the football field. The next moment, he was on the ground.
River Ridge Middle School football player scores emotional touchdown
During the play of the season, football fans in Pasco County rose to their feet for a touching display of team spirit.
Fort Myers teen dead after collapsing from heat stroke
At 6'4" and 320 pounds, 16-year-old Zachary Martin-Polsenberg had a future in football.