FHSAA considers compensation for high school athletes in Florida

The governing body that oversees high-school athletics in Florida could soon approve a proposal that would lead to high-school athletes getting paid through business agreements such as endorsement deals.

Lennard High flag football team earns first final four appearance

The Lennard High School flag football team has never been the standard when it comes to success on the flag football field. However, that started to change when Travis Combs took over as the Longhorns head coach back in 2020. 

Robinson High flag football riding 57 game playoff win streak

The Robinson High School girls' flag football team is looking for its 58th consecutive postseason victory Friday when the Knights play in the Class 1-A Quarterfinals.

FHSAA considers potential sanctioning on esports amid growing interest

The Florida High School Athletic Association could potentially sanction competitive video gaming, or esports, as an official sport, amid growing interest from member schools.

'Representation matters:' Female high school athletes learn about careers for women in sports

A total of 200 female athletes from eight Hillsborough County high school flag football teams attended Tuesday’s networking event put on by ESPN commentator and Tampa resident Tiffany Greene.

Plant High School girls lacrosse team chasing perfection

When Jayne Chapman took over the Plant High School girls lacrosse program 14 years ago, the team looked a lot different. Now, the Panthers are undefeated headed into the playoffs.

Former Rays pitcher leading Tarpon Springs turnaround

Seth McClung is passing on his knowledge and passion for baseball to players at Tarpon Springs High School, where the former Tampa Bay Rays pitcher now serves as a coach.

Mulberry High point guard among country's top scorers

Chris Jesse has been a teacher at Mulberry High School in Polk County for 25 years, but even he hasn't seen anything like Lorianys Castanon Cruz. 

Berkeley Prep football secure state title, lasting legacy for their coach

As the Berkeley Prep football team turned in their uniforms and cleaned out their lockers Monday afternoon, the Buccaneers got one final chance to reminisce and look back on all they had accomplished. 

Gaither High School football enjoying Cinderella playoff run

The Gaither High School football team probably shouldn't still be playing, yet here the Cowboys are, just one win away from playing for a state championship. 

Sarasota high school football team dedicates playoff win to long-time head football coach who passed away

Playoff football at Riverview High School in Sarasota is usually a time for celebration. Last Friday, however, that celebration was muted when the players and coaches learned that former long-time head football coach, John Sprague, died at the age of 74. 

Mitchell High coach transforms football field into works of art

Crafting defensive schemes on the football field is an art form. Luckily for Mitchell High School defensive coordinator Justin Fenton, he has both the schemes and the artwork down pretty good. 

Palm Harbor duo shine on the field after winning Homecoming king, queen

In the classroom, Esther Breitling is a biomedical student at Palm Harbor University High School. After class, however, she switches from studying DNA to studying game film as a senior wide receiver and cornerback on the Hurricanes' football team.