Seffner Christian adds more power to girls basketball team
The girls basketball team at Seffner Christian isn't allowed to utter the words "state championship," coach Greg Fawbush said. The Class 3A state runners-up know nothing is guaranteed; that everyone...
View ArticleAlonso wins Battle of the Bay 7-on-7 tourney
TAMPA — Three weeks ago, Alonso beat Armwood at UCF’s 7-on-7 tournament on a Hail Mary pass. Saturday, the teams met again in the final of the Battle of the Bay tournament. Once more, the Ravens...
View ArticleGirls basketball: Freedom's Taylor Emery chooses Tulane
Freedom forward Taylor Emery, one of Tampa Bay's most prolific scorers the past two seasons, announced on Twitter her intentions to play collegiately at Tulane. Emery made an official visit to Tulane...
View ArticleBaseball: Seminole's Doug Borgh commits to Hillsborough CC
Seminole catcher Doug Borgh has committed to play at Hillsborough Community College. Borgh hit .224 as a senior with 17 RBIs. He was best defensively. He threw out 94 percent of potential base...
View ArticleBasketball: Northeast's Lisa Waithe commits to William Penn University
Northeast guard Lisa Waithe has committed to William Penn University in Oskaloosa, Iowa. Waithe played in all 31 games as a senior for the Vikings and averaged 3.9 points per game. She was a Times'...
View ArticleDon Dziagwa adds athletic director to hoops duties
Tampa Catholic has hired its boys basketball coach, Don Dziagwa, as the school's new athletic director. He officially begins in his new position Tuesday. Dziagwa has been at the school for 25 years,...
View ArticlePlant City's Sawyer Dawson chooses Purdue Boilermakers
Plant City linebacker Sawyer Dawson has orally committed to Purdue, according to his Twitter account. Dawson (6-foot-2, 190 pounds) picked the Boilermakers over 12 other schools that offered him,...
View ArticleCCC's Jeff Smith commits to Boston College
Clearwater Central Catholic quarterback Jeff Smith announced his commitment to Boston College via Twitter on Tuesday. Smith, a senior, choose the Eagles after attending a camp at the school last...
View ArticleHomeTeam 100: Players 91-100
Our third annual countdown of the top 100 football players in Tampa Bay. Past performances — spanning the fall, spring and summer — and promise of big things to come are all taken into consideration....
View ArticleBloomingdale's John Booth hired at Bradenton Manatee
Bloomingdale football coach John Booth says he did not just apply for the Bradenton Manatee head job on a whim. He did it because he thought he was the man for the job. Because his familiarity with...
View ArticleBerkeley Prep's Brad Mayes commits to Lehigh
Brad Mayes loves Berkeley Prep. He loves his talented football team, he loves the academic reputation of the school and he loves the quaintness of the campus. He figured why not do another four years...
View ArticleHomeTeam 100: Players 81-90
Our third annual countdown of the top 100 football players in Tampa Bay. Past performances — spanning the fall, spring and summer — and promise of big things to come are all taken into consideration....
View ArticleSEBA summer league top 12 performers
Playing without two of its best players, including last year's leading scorer, didn't stop Jesuit from capturing the SEBA summer league championship as the Tigers cruised past Tampa Catholic 51-39 in...
View ArticleHomeTeam 100: Players 71-80
Our third annual countdown of the top 100 football players in Tampa Bay. Past performances — spanning the fall, spring and summer — and promise of big things to come are all taken into consideration....
View ArticleJesuit hires former University of Tampa star as baseball coach
Miguel Menendez is the head baseball coach at Jesuit, the school announced Thursday. He replaces Richie Warren, who led the team to a state title this past season. Menendez, 37, is a former University...
View ArticleHomeTeam 100: Players 61-70
Our third annual countdown of the top 100 football players in Tampa Bay. Past performances — spanning the fall, spring and summer — and promise of big things to come are all taken into consideration....
View ArticleBaseball: Dixie Hollins' Joseph Simmons picks Pasco-Hernando State College
Dixie Hollins' infielder Joseph Simmons has signed with Pasco-Hernando State College in New Port Richey. Simmons was one of the Rebels' top players. He hit .362 with eight RBIs, but most impressively...
View ArticleAnclote football coach Matt Wicks named athletic director
Anclote football coach Matt Wicks added another title when he was hired as the school's athletic director Tuesday. Wicks replaces Heidi Michaels, who resigned as AD but still is teaching at the...
View Article10 things to know about new Jesuit baseball coach Miguel Menendez
On July 3, Jesuit announced Miguel Menendez as its new baseball coach. He replaces Jesuit alumus and eight-year coach Richie Warren. Here are 10 facts about the new leader of one of the Tampa Bay...
View ArticleLakewood's Tyrell Hubbard-Smith transfers to Gibbs
Lakewood athlete Tyrell Hubbard-Smith said he transferred to Gibbs this week. Smith, a senior who has been a receiver and defensive back throughout his high school career, said he will play...
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