River Ridge names Mark Harmon new girls soccer coach
One of the North Suncoast’s top girls soccer programs has a new head coach. River Ridge has hired Mark Harmon to take over the Knights, athletic director Jack Homko said Thursday in an email.“I hope...
View ArticleHillsborough: Football predictions, Week 2
Can’t-miss matchups Friday at 7:30 unless notedHillsborough (0-0, 0-0) at Jefferson (1-0, 0-0) Last week: Hillsborough was idle; Jefferson defeated Alonso 41-14 Story line: A Class 6A, District 8 game,...
View ArticleNorth Suncoast: Football predictions, Week 2
Can’t-miss matchups Land O’Lakes (1-0) at Anclote (0-1) Matchup to watch: Land O’Lakes’ passing game against Anclote’s secondary. Junior QB James Pensyl had the Gators’ top passing performance since at...
View ArticlePinellas: Football predictions, Week 2
Can’t-miss matchups East Lake (1-0) at Largo (1-0) The breakdown: One of the premier matchups in the county between teams ranked in the top three of Times’ super seven and in the top five of the state...
View ArticlePassing fancy: Standout QB performances on the North Suncoast
Land O’Lakes quarterback James Pensyl’s 23-of-36, 375-yard passing performance against River Ridge was one of the most prolific nights in Pasco County history. Gators coaches were unsure of whether it...
View ArticleTom Hilbert resigns as Dunedin baseball coach
After 16 years heading up Dunedin’s baseball program, Tom Hilbert is stepping down. Hilbert, 43, will remain a teacher at the school and has accepted a volunteer non-coaching position with St....
View ArticleIndian Rocks Christian at full power for key district tilt
Indian Rocks Christian’s start to the season was a little rocky. In the preseason game against Fort Lauderdale Westminster Academy, the Golden Eagles were outmanned. The Lions, sporting several...
View ArticleOne key loss triggers Jefferson's recent winning run
TAMPA — The most excruciating defeat of Deiondre Porter’s career started with a turnover and ended with tears. For a quarterback who prides himself on his propensity for amnesia — forgetting a misstep...
View ArticleThree bring heart to Sunlake defense
LAND O’LAKES — Sunlake’s traditionally strong defense has never been as impressive as it was last week in a 17-6 win over mighty Pasco. The Pirates failed to score a single offensive touchdown for the...
View ArticleLargo's defense tends to dazzle more than usual vs. East Lake
LARGO — East Lake’s aerial attack has struck fear in opposing defenses the past two years. The Eagles can fling the ball far downfield with their electrifying receiving duo of George Campbell and...
View ArticlePreston steps into driver's seat for Newsome
LITHIA — Just before what was supposed to be Spencer Preston’s first varsity start at quarterback, the Newsome junior received a text message from the guy who was in his very shoes not even a year...
View ArticleShorecrest's girls cruise to team title at IRC Invitational
As expected, Shorecrest’s girls were dominant at the Indian Rocks Invitational on Thursday, scoring 30 points, 48 ahead of Boca Ciega. The Chargers had six runners place in the top 20, including three...
View ArticleFootball: Mitchell 41, Ridgewood 30
TRINITY — A battle in the mud at Mustang Stadium between the visiting Ridgewood Rams (0-2, 0-0) and Mitchell Mustangs (2-0, 0-0) resulted in a 41-30 victory for the home team. The Mustangs were able...
View ArticleFootball: Wiregrass Ranch 25, Hudson 7
WESLEY CHAPEL — When Mike Lawrence was promoted to head coach at Wiregrass Ranch during the offseason, he made it his mission to promote discipline and a winning attitude for the Bulls, who had not...
View ArticleFootball: Plant City 33, Wharton 0
PLANT CITY — Plant City looked outstanding in all three phases as the Raiders clobbered visiting Wharton on a misty night. Plant City quarterback Landon Galloway had a hand in all three offensive...
View ArticleFootball: Sickles 28, Durant 0
TAMPA — Ray Ray McCloud was his usual self Friday night, piling up plenty of yardage for Sickles. But one of McCloud’s key contributions came on special teams, where he blocked a field goal attempt....
View ArticleFootball: Plant 28, Robinson 7
TAMPA — A quarterback from the past kicked off the night. A quarterback for the future finished it. Sophomore Rex Culpepper, the son of former Buc Brad Culpepper, took over for injured starter Colby...
View ArticleFootball: Pasco 50, Fivay 7
DADE CITY — Less dancing, more hitting. That was the message pounded across to the Pasco Pirates in practice, a new approach needed after their anemic offensive showing in last week’s against Sunlake....
View ArticleFootball: Newsome 38, Gaither 7
TAMPA — Despite winning its season opener against Tampa Bay Tech, due in large part to a strong defensive effort, Newsome lost five fumbles. Travis Hempstead, who had multiple turnovers, admits he had...
View ArticleFootball: Tarpon Springs 21, Osceola 17
SEMINOLE — Nine yards was all that stood between Tarpon Springs and a feel-good victory against Osceola, an outcome that would take the edge off the injuries to key defensive members. After a short...
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