Hillsborough High senior who broke Bolt record takes Olympic stage in 200m sprint
In June, Hillsborough High sprinter Erriyon Knighton broke Usain Bolt's 200m record for athletes under 18. Now he's stepping up to the line in Tokyo.
Tokyo Olympics: Tampa teen Erriyon Knighton wins semi-final heat, moves onto 200-meter finals
Hillsborough High's Erriyon Knighton finished first in the second heat of the men’s 200-meter run, allowing him to advance to the final. On Wednesday, the 17-year-old will run for gold.
Lakeland star brings entrepreneurial spirit into senior year
Since he was a freshman, he's been a force on the Lakeland Dreadnaughts' defense. Now, heading into his senior year, Gabriel Dindy has got quite a bit of attention from college recruiters.
From Tampa to Tokyo: Hillsborough High teen becomes youngest runner to make Team USA in decades
Tampa's own Erriyon Knighton, a 17-year-old at Hillsborough High, has made history. He will be joining Team USA as the youngest track-and-field athlete since 1964.
Pinellas Park High's Robert Gunn, III lands lifelong dream offer from Clemson
Pinellas Park High's prized kicker went from not being sure he'd play in college to getting offers from Texas A&M and Clemson. That's why when Dabo Sweeny made him an offer, his reaction was pure emotion.
Bay Area sprinter breaks record set by Usain Bolt
With a time of 20.11 seconds in the 200-meter race, Hillsborough High sprinter Erriyon Knighton bested a U18 record previously set by Olympic gold medalist, Usain Bolt. Knighting didn't set out to break a record set by arguably the greatest sprinter of all time, but he knew he would do something special that day.
Gatorade Player of the Year winner credits team for the honor
Gatorade Player of the Year is a big deal but it's not something Kendal Cheesman initially set out for. It's an individual honor, but she is quick to say it's a byproduct of all her team accomplished.
Jefferson High baseball: A family affair
Coaching side-by-side is a dream scenario for the Nunez brothers, but there was supposed to be a third Nunez on the staff. Casey and Spencer's father Pasquale was going to be an assistant as well, but he passed away from renal failure in December.
Calvin Baisley, a Land O' Lakes legend
Calvin Baisley Field is home to the Land O' Lakes High Gators baseball program. The field is named after the legendary coach, Calvin Baisley. Such commemorations are typically done after a legend is gone, but Baisley is still very much the head coach.
Wiregrass QB Rocco Becht primed for college football
Wiregrass Ranch quarterback Rocco Becht has come of age; a rising senior who now has the size to match his toughness.
Gaither vaulter goes to great lengths to achieve success
Gaither senior Elizabeth Lydon was born to pole vault. But that doesn't mean she hasn't had to work hard to soar.
Former big-leaguer Matt Diaz helps lead Lakeland Christian into 3A state playoffs
Matt Diaz was drafted by Tampa Bay in 1999. The then-Devil Ray joined a draft class including Josh Hamilton, Carl Crawford, Doug Waechter, and Seth McClung. The outfielder from Florida State went on to play 11 years in the bigs; his best years came with the Atlanta Braves.
Jesuit-IMG Academy matchup a measuring stick for both teams
Any questions about the Bay Area's high school baseball talent can be answered by pointing to the Tampa Jesuit-IMG Academy matchup. Jesuit is ranked second nationally by MaxPreps, with IMG Academy at fifth.
NFL draft's most intriguing prospect: Palm Harbor's Jacob Harris
Jacob Harris grew up on soccer. He had multiple Division I offers coming out of high school at Palm Harbor University, but he tossed that ball aside after getting a taste of the other football his senior year.
Newsome snaps Durant's flag football win streak as both teams roll into District tournaments
The Bay Area high school flag football talent pool is growing deeper by the day. Thursday night at Durant, the Newsome Wolves knocked off The Cougars 31-6 to hand Durant their first loss of the season.
Youth fueling Newsome softball
Every sports team has their own experience of last year being stripped by the COVID-19 pandemic. In the case of Newsome softball, it meant not being denied redemption after losing the 2019 state championship.
Leto sophomore throws back-to-back no-hitters
A no-hitter in baseball is one of the most amazing feats a pitcher can accomplish. The only thing harder would be throwing back-to-back no-hitters, which is exactly what Leto sophomore Bryan Rivera did.
Cross-country team puts shelter dogs on track for brighter future
Tampa's Steinbrenner High School Boys Cross Country Team takes shelter dogs from the Humane Society of Tampa Bay to Al Lopez Park for some exercise and a change of scenery.
Florida House set to pass transgender athlete bill
The Florida House is poised to pass a measure that would bar transgender females from participating in girls’ and women’s high-school and college sports, amid fierce opposition from Democrats and warnings about potential financial repercussions.
Robinson flag football excited to be back in playoffs
Over the better part of a decade, the Robinson High School has established themselves as a Florida flag football powerhouse. The Knights have won five state championships since 2014.