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.
Sickles softball: Number 1 in the nation
Right now, the Tampa Bay area is home to two of the number-one teams in the nation. In baseball, it's Jesuit, and now the Sickles softball team just earned top billing.
Right now, the Tampa Bay area is home to two of the number-one teams in the nation. In baseball, it's Jesuit, and now the Sickles softball team just earned top billing.
Jesuit's JV team saved Tiger's Varsity basketball season
During the district tournament, COVID-19 quarantined the Varsity team leaving the JV to keep the Tiger's season alive.
During the district tournament, COVID-19 quarantined the Varsity team leaving the JV to keep the Tiger's season alive.
Will Bishop McLaughlin's basketball team make it from worst to first?
The Hurricanes have had a complete transformation, going from worst to first. From just two wins a year ago to 21 this season and a trip to the school's first Final 4, where the Hurricanes are set to play Jacksonville's Andrew Jackson Thursday at 2 p.m. in Lakeland.
The Hurricanes have had a complete transformation, going from worst to first. From just two wins a year ago to 21 this season and a trip to the school's first Final 4, where the Hurricanes are set to play Jacksonville's Andrew Jackson Thursday at 2 p.m. in Lakeland.
Pasco County school officials increase spectator capacity for sporting events
The Pasco County School District will now allow 50% capacity at all outdoor athletic and performing arts events and up to four spectators per student at indoor events.
The Pasco County School District will now allow 50% capacity at all outdoor athletic and performing arts events and up to four spectators per student at indoor events.
Teenager waiting on kidney transplant named 2020 Casey Most Valuable Male Golfer
For most teenagers, competing at the top of their sport can be the biggest challenge they face in their high school years, but for Braden Cecil, winning the 2020 Casey Most Valuable Male Golfer award came in second.
For most teenagers, competing at the top of their sport can be the biggest challenge they face in their high school years, but for Braden Cecil, winning the 2020 Casey Most Valuable Male Golfer award came in second.
Polk school district to slash game attendance to 25% following CDC 'superspreader' report
Polk County public school officials announced Wednesday that it will be cutting attendance at games and other athletic events starting Monday, Feb. 1.
Polk County public school officials announced Wednesday that it will be cutting attendance at games and other athletic events starting Monday, Feb. 1.
Middleton High School's first female wrestler wins first two varsity matches
One Hillsborough County high schooler is showing the world that the sport of wrestling isn't just for boys.
One Hillsborough County high schooler is showing the world that the sport of wrestling isn't just for boys.