Column: What's on the line in Hawks vs. Dragons? Only everything
There is big, bigger — and Armwood at Jefferson. In a week where the high school football schedule lights itself on fire, the Hawks and Dragons will play in the Game of the Season. Not that Tampa Bay...
View ArticleAlonso OL Gary Brown picks Georgia Tech
Alonso's Gary Brown, one of the top offensive linemen in the bay area this fall, announced Monday night via Twitter that he had committed to Georgia Tech:"Committed to Georgia Tech!!! #Committed...
View ArticleLargo's Donavan Hale, Lakewood's Isiah Wynn could both play Friday
Largo quarterback Donavan Hale, who missed the past two games with a sprained ankle, practiced this week and most likely will start on Friday."Donavan has been throwing, and he will definitely dress...
View ArticleVolleyball: Tampa Prep enjoys a comeback
TAMPA — A couple days ago, Tampa Prep coach Andrew Wilson had a meeting with his team, during which he stressed the importance of closing out matches. Wilson said he was pleased with his team’s...
View ArticleVolleyball: Steinbrenner holds off rival Wiregrass
WESLEY CHAPEL — After winning the first two games Tuesday night, Steinbrenner trailed Wiregrass Ranch by four points late in the third. Warriors coach Laura Stegenga called her team to a tight huddle....
View ArticleVolleyball: PHU shows growth, earns sweep of St. Petersburg
PALM HARBOR — The Palm Harbor University team that took the court Tuesday night against St. Petersburg bore little resemblance to the team that faced the Green Devils three weeks ago. In that match,...
View ArticleNorth Suncoast roundup for Tuesday, Sept. 24
Cross country Mitchell and Gulf were the top two teams in Tuesday’s West Pasco Invite, hosted by Ridgewood. The Mustangs edged Gulf by a point to claim the boys title, while Gulf’s girls placed their...
View ArticlePinellas County roundup for Tuesday, Sept. 24
Volleyball East Lake d. Countryside 25-13, 25-21, 25-16: Despite having so many newcomers, the Eagles are experienced thanks to years of playing together on the club circuit. The Cougars, meanwhile,...
View ArticleMidweek Grab Bag: Let's play the name game
The biggest week of the season deserves the biggest and best grab bag ever, and we deliver. After all, where else can you learn what the symbol for gold is, how writing utensils make up the very...
View ArticleHomeTeam Pick 'Em: You say tomato. He says Tamayo.
You say tomato. I say Tamayo. (I've been waiting to use that lede for more than a year now). Yes, River Ridge senior and young Jedi writer in training Alejandro Tamayo finally broke through this week...
View ArticlePinellas: Volleyball super 7, statistics
Times’ Super 7 Records through Tuesday1. Clearwater Central Catholic (11-3): Went 3-2 at the Berkeley Premier, one of the best tournaments in the state. Looking ahead, the Marauders’ next big challenge...
View ArticleNorth Suncoast: Volleyball super 7, statistics
Times’ Super 7 Records through Tuesday1. Wiregrass Ranch (12-4): Tuesday’s loss to Steinbrenner likely keeps Wiregrass out of the top seat in Class 7A, District 8, but the playoffs remain a legitimate...
View ArticleHillsborough: Volleyball super 7, statistics
Times’ Super 7 Records through Tuesday1. Berkeley Prep (9-2): Berkeley added a loss in the past week, but since it was at the hands of, arguably, the nation’s best team, we’ll cut the Buccaneers a...
View ArticleLakewood vs. Largo game Friday switched to 7 p.m.
With the anticipation of an overflow crowd, Lakewood officials have decided to move the home football game against Largo on Friday to 7 p.m. The game was originally scheduled for 7:30."We expect a...
View ArticlePinellas: Football predictions, Week 5
Can’t-miss matchupsTarpon Springs (3-1, 1-0) at East Lake (4-0, 1-0) Breakdown: The Eagles have owned this rivalry recently with a school-record four straight wins. East Lake has a good shot at keeping...
View ArticleFootball: Citra North Marion 17, Pasco 7
SPARR — A game that started with promise ended in tears, as Pasco was defeated 17-7 by host North Marion in Friday night’s Class 5A region quarterfinals.“We have nothing to be ashamed of,” Pirates...
View ArticleFootball: Lake Wales 28, Spoto 0
LAKE WALES — Justin Henderson ran for three touchdowns, Railond Garrett threw a touchdown pass and Lake Wales’ defense made that stand up in a shutout over Spoto in Class 5A. Lake Wales finished with...
View ArticleFootball: Gainesville 17, Sunlake 14
GAINESVILLE — Sunlake and Gainesville played down to the wire in a physical game that tested the fortitude of both teams in Friday’s Class 6A region quarterfinal. The Hurricanes (9-2) scored 10 points...
View ArticleFootball: Armwood 31, Venice 19
SEFFNER — Noah Johnson rushed for two touchdowns and Trevor Laurent returned an onside kick for a touchdown as Armwood defeated Venice 31-19 in Friday’s Class 6A region quarterfinals. Armwood (11-0)...
View ArticleFootball: Sickles 17, Plant City 10
TAMPA — After Sickles star Ray Ray McCloud III failed to convert a fourth-and-short rush late in the third quarter, Gryphons coach Brian Turner tried to correct his junior running back’s mistake. He...
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