Region boys basketball: Lennard reaches first state final four
RUSKIN — If Saturday night’s Class 6A region final between Lehigh and his Lennard team was truly like a boxing match, as coach Danny Gaddis said, then ding, ding, ding. It’s the Longhorns by TKO. In...
View ArticleFamily of Wharton LB Sean McNamee plans to sue school district
TAMPA — The attorney for the Wharton High School football player who was seriously injured before an October practice has taken a formal step toward suing the Hillsborough County school district....
View ArticleCanterbury's Chris Olson signs with Florida
Canterbury's Chris Olson, a standout in the discus, signed his letter of intent to attend Florida this past week during an assembly attended by students. Olson, a senior, was a region qualifier in...
View ArticleState semifinal capsule: Shorecrest vs. Tampa Prep
Boys basketball | Class 3A state semifinalWho: Shorecrest (25-4) vs. Tampa Prep (26-3)When/where: 4 p.m. Tuesday; the Lakeland CenterAdmission: $10 per session; parking is $8 per day.Coaches:...
View ArticleHomeTeam Hot Shots: Winners for Feb. 15-21
HomeTeam Hot Shots A spotlight on the Times’ bay area players of the week.Female Hot Shot: Jill McElderry, Fivay Sport: SoftballSkinny: The senior made the Tampa Bay Times’ all-North Suncoast first...
View ArticleColumn: Bowman makes Buccaneers better
Back in November, Craig Bowman wasn’t where the conversation about Tampa Bay’s best points guards started. But in March, he may be where it ends. The Berkeley Prep senior will lead his Bucs (27-3)...
View ArticleVolleyball: East Lake's Morris resigns as volleyball coach
Mike Morris has resigned as East Lake’s volleyball coach after one season. Morris, who took over for Mike Estes, has taken another job off campus and no longer teaches at the school, according to...
View ArticleWestern Conference boys, girls soccer teams released
The Western Conference soccer teams, as selected by Hillsborough County public school coaches:Boys Federal Division First team: Randy Chesson, Sr., Brandon; Marc Lozada, Jr., Riverview; Jake Van Der...
View ArticleState boys basketball: Fridella boosts Tampa Prep (with video)
LAKELAND — Tampa Prep guard Michael Fridella isn’t the biggest Terrapin, or the fastest. Coach Joe Fenlon acknowledged that Fridella might even be the last player chosen in a pickup game at the park....
View ArticleBaseball: Pasco, Zephyrhills must wait a month for outcome
DADE CITY — The lighting situation at Pasco High forced a couple of schedule changes in the Pirates’ matchup with rival Zephyrhills. A malfunctioning lighting rig led the teams into a 4 p.m. start...
View ArticleState boys basketball: Streaky shooting plagues Shorecrest (with video)
LAKELAND — Shorecrest plays basketball as if it is a 32-minute fast break. There is no time for hand signals. Once the Chargers’ sharpshooters get the ball, they take 3-pointers from anywhere on the...
View ArticleSoftball: Strawberry Crest’s ace regains footing
DOVER — Sammy Tyler needed this one. After getting roughed up by Bloomingdale on Valentine’s Day, Tyler was eager to put the Bulls’ game behind her and dominate a tough opponent. Unfortunately for...
View ArticleState boys basketball: Lake Highland Prep handles Berkeley Prep
LAKELAND — The first time Berkeley Prep played Lake Highland Prep, the Bucs did so without starters Marshall Holmes and Justin Gray, who missed all or part of the Jan. 4 Berkeley Invitational matchup...
View ArticleBaseball: Hernando rallies past Springstead
SPRING HILL — Tuesday night’s game showed why Hernando coach Tim Sims believes there is something special about this particular Leopards team. Hernando maintained its undefeated record with a 6-4...
View ArticleBaseball: Countryside shuts out Pinellas Park
PINELLAS PARK — Countryside and Pinellas Park trotted out their aces in the first Class 7A, District 9 game of the season Tuesday night, and neither disappointed. The Cougars’ Christian Townsend...
View ArticleTarpon Springs' Maurice Turner picks Morningside
Tarpon Springs defensive back Maurice Turner has committed to Morningside College in Iowa, Spongers coach Ron Hawn said. Turner helped the Spongers improve on defense due in large part for his knack...
View ArticleNorth Suncoast: Softball super 7, stats
Times’ super 7 Records through Tuesday1. River Ridge (7-0, 3-0): The Royal Knights added two more shutouts, bringing their season total to six. Morgan Tolle and Kenzi Maguire have a North Suncoast-best...
View ArticleKing promotes OC after initial coaching hire falls through
After a month-long hiring snafu and a possible state investigation into another coaching candidate, King promoted offensive coordinator Trey Thomas to head football coach, principal Michael Rowan said...
View ArticleState boys basketball: Sagemont overwhelms Tampa Prep in final (with video)
LAKELAND – Not long after watching Sagemont overpower his Tampa Prep team for a 79-48 loss in the Class 3A state final, Terrapins coach Joe Fenlon walked off the Lakeland Center court and delivered a...
View ArticlePinellas: Softball super 7, stats
Times’ super 7 Records through Tuesday1. Palm Harbor University (6-0): The undefeated Hurricanes are averaging 11 runs per game. They were ahead 9-6 in the fourth inning against Bradenton Manatee last...
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