Pasco cheer team gives up championship to honor cheerleader killed in car crash

After taking home top prize at the Pop Warner cheer competition this month, the South Pasco Predators did something far beyond good sportsmanship after hearing the tragic story of a competing team.

Wharton High teen awarded for life-saving actions

Wharton High School senior Daevon Crouch will be suiting up at linebacker for the Boston College Eagles next year, but that's not what earned him a round of applause and picture with Hillsborough Sheriff Chad Chronister this week. That was for a play he made off the field.

Plant City backup goalkeeper thriving through adversity

Whether it's moving to a different country or having to rise to the occasion in a soccer game, Bach Tran feels like he can conquer the world.

Tampa's other Bucs score monumental win in New Orleans

The Berkeley Bucs are back home on the football field following one of the greatest wins in school history.

Berkley Prep golfer passionate about reef restoration

Many people go their entire lives without learning their passion. Berkeley Prep golfer Ava Hajjar isn't most people. 

Jesuit-Lightning family ties run deep

Tampa Jesuit's mascot may be the Tigers, but there's no shortage of Tampa Bay Lightning lineage on the hockey team. Freshman goaltender Justin Brisebois is the son of Lightning GM Julian Brisbois.

Chloe Pusateri enjoys proving doubters wrong

If Chloe Pusateri is told she can't do something, it's almost a guarantee that she's going to do it. For example: don't tell her that because she's a girl, she should play softball instead of baseball.

Pinellas standout ready to hit the mat as girls' wrestling becomes official high school sport in Florida

For the first time in Florida, girls wrestling is now a sanctioned high school sport. The Sunshine State joins 31 others to give females a chance to make it into their school record books.

Family, Citrus High community struggles with sudden loss of standout student-athlete

Hours before his death, 16-year-old Antonio Hick drove his new car to school for the first time. The car has now become a small memorial, covered with flowers. The football team's helmets also have a tribute, an angel with the number 56, which Antonio wore on his jersey.

Riverview teen becomes first female to score touchdown in Florida high school football game

Many people only dream of making history, but it's now a reality for Abby DiCenzo. The Bell Creek Academy sophomore became the first female to ever score a touchdown in a Florida high school football game.

Durant High School coach a homegrown success story

Clayton Varnum is emotionally and physically invested in Durant High School. The head football coach at Durant played for the school and returned to his alma mater after graduating college, first as an assistant coach on the junior varsity staff.

Blake High School retires Isaiah Rodgers' number 9

Under the Friday night lights at Blake High School, it was a celebration of the present and the past as the school retired Isaiah Rodgers' number.

Trio of Tampa football players headed to Iowa State

It appears Tampa is becoming a bit of a football pipeline to Ames, Iowa as three members of the Tampa high school recruiting class of 2022 has three players committed to Iowa State

Wet bulb brings safety to Tampa high school football fields

Hillsborough High football coach Earl Garcia has seen a lot of change in his 48 years in coaching, but nothing like these last two seasons. The COVID-19 pandemic has been a lot to tackle, but on top of it comes dealing with weather restrictions.

Gaither linebacker not living in older brothers' shadows

Gaither linebacker Kobe McCloud has much to live up to. Aside from being the anchor of the Cowboy's defense, he isn't the first Bay Area football player with the McCloud name.