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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Land O' Lakes pitcher leading state in strikeouts
No high school pitcher in the state of Florida has more strikeouts than Land O' Lakes senior Brian Holiday. However, he couldn't care less.
No high school pitcher in the state of Florida has more strikeouts than Land O' Lakes senior Brian Holiday. However, he couldn't care less.
Steinbrenner High School girls lacrosse team gets off to scorching hot start
Many of the Steinbrenner Warriors have played together for years on the same club lacrosse team. A large part of that group are now sophomores, and they have helped make Steinbrenner into a state contender.
Many of the Steinbrenner Warriors have played together for years on the same club lacrosse team. A large part of that group are now sophomores, and they have helped make Steinbrenner into a state contender.
Former Plant High School star starts new chapter
Orson Charles starred at Plant High School during its football zenith. Now, after seven NFL seasons, he is done playing. Just don't use the word "retired."
Orson Charles starred at Plant High School during its football zenith. Now, after seven NFL seasons, he is done playing. Just don't use the word "retired."
Undefeated Strawberry Crest baseball team focused on here and now
Physical relaxation and mental sharpness have propelled Strawberry Crest onto the state scene these past few years.
Physical relaxation and mental sharpness have propelled Strawberry Crest onto the state scene these past few years.
House panel proposes bill to allow prayer on loudspeaker before high school games
A house panel gave the thumbs up this week to a proposal that would require the Florida High School Athletics Association and other organizations to allow schools to use a stadium's loudspeaker before championship games.
A house panel gave the thumbs up this week to a proposal that would require the Florida High School Athletics Association and other organizations to allow schools to use a stadium's loudspeaker before championship games.
East Lake High hockey preparing for nationals after wild state title
The East Lake High School boy's hockey team just won the Florida Tier One State Championship. Their reward: a spot in the USA Hockey High School National Tournament.
The East Lake High School boy's hockey team just won the Florida Tier One State Championship. Their reward: a spot in the USA Hockey High School National Tournament.
Tampa Jesuit baseball blends focus with fun
Jesuit High School senior Dominic Castellano knows that baseball is a game in which greatness can be fleeting. And one is best served by blending that intense focus with some intermittent fun.
Jesuit High School senior Dominic Castellano knows that baseball is a game in which greatness can be fleeting. And one is best served by blending that intense focus with some intermittent fun.
Praying for a win: Florida bill would OK it in school sports
Florida schools competing for a high school athletic championship could be given an opportunity to address the crowd, including with a prayer, before the competition begins, under a bill approved by a House committee Wednesday.
Florida schools competing for a high school athletic championship could be given an opportunity to address the crowd, including with a prayer, before the competition begins, under a bill approved by a House committee Wednesday.
Robinson High School girls' flag football team hopes to tackle cancer with ‘crucial catch’ game
Having won five of the past six state championships, the Robinson High School girls' flag football team is a powerhouse. Now, they are hoping to score big by raising awareness for cancer screenings.
Having won five of the past six state championships, the Robinson High School girls' flag football team is a powerhouse. Now, they are hoping to score big by raising awareness for cancer screenings.
The triumphant return of the Saladino Tournament
The Saladino Tournament is more than a baseball event. It's a rite of passage for so many of the Bay Area's best high school baseball players.
The Saladino Tournament is more than a baseball event. It's a rite of passage for so many of the Bay Area's best high school baseball players.