Robinson: 2014 football preview
RobinsonCoach: Shawn Taylor (second season, 4-6)Last season: 4-6Class/district:6A-8Colors: Black, gray and whiteStadium: Jack Peters Stadium, 6311 S. Lois Ave., TampaPlayoff history: 1963, 1967, 1971,...
View ArticleFlorida parents, coaches eye new California law limiting football contact
Professional photographer Melissa Bonacci often spent her free time taking photos of the Largo High School football team. During a preseason game against Dunedin last August, Bonacci’s son, cornerback...
View ArticleClass 7A, District 7: 2014 football preview
We’re rolling out daily district previews for all 78 varsity football teams in the area. Today we look at a mixed Hillsborough/Pasco County district.Overview Sickles and Tampa Bay Tech were supposed...
View ArticleGaither: 2014 football preview
GaitherCoach: Jason Stokes (fourth season, 22-13; seventh overall, 38-28)Last season: 5-6Class/district:7A-7Colors: Navy, silver, gray and white Stadium: Cowboy Stadium, 16200 N. Dale Mabry,...
View ArticleSickles: 2014 football preview
Sickles Coach: Brian Turner (fifth season, 33-11)Last season: 11-2Class/district:7A-7Colors: Green and white Stadium: Gryphons’ Lair, 7950 Gunn Hwy., TampaPlayoff history: 2007, 2009, 2010, 2013Last...
View ArticleSteinbrenner: 2014 football preview
SteinbrennerCoach: Andres Perez-Reinaldo (third season, 8-12)Last season: 3-7Class/district: 7A-7Colors: Gold and blue Stadium: Unnamed. 5575 W. Lutz Lake Fern Road, Lutz.Playoff history: NoneSeason...
View ArticleTampa Bay Tech: 2014 football preview
Tampa Bay TechCoach: Jayson Roberts (fourth season, 22-11)Last season: 6-4Class/district: 7A-7Colors: Navy, red and white Stadium: Titan Stadium, 66410 Orient Road, TampaPlayoff history: 2000, 2001,...
View ArticleWiregrass Ranch: 2014 football preview
Wiregrass RanchCoach: Artie Meza (first season)Last season: 4-6Class/district:7A-7Colors: Maroon, silver and whiteStadium: Unnamed. 2909 Mansfield Blvd. Wesley Chapel, FL 33543Playoff history: 2010Last...
View ArticleFreedom: 2014 football preview
FreedomCoach: Todd Donohoe (third season, 6-14; eighth overall, 19-47)Last season: 3-7Class/district: 7A-7Colors: Red, white and blue Stadium: Freedom Stadium, 17410 Commerce Park Blvd., Tampa Playoff...
View ArticleCanterbury's Kama Woodall commits to NC State
Canterbury's Kama Woodall, the Times Pinellas County pitcher of the year, committed to North Carolina State Friday night."I just fell in love the school," Woodall said. Woodall said she also had...
View ArticleGolf: Tampa Bay season preview
This year’s high school golf season could be awfully similar to last year’s golf season. Of the six 2013 Tampa Bay Times Players of the Year in the North Suncoast and Hillsborough and Pinellas...
View ArticleGolf: Season preview, players and events to watch
Boys players to watch Tyler Bakich, Sr., Newsome: Won the district as a junior and finished second at the region and state tournament. Committed to Florida State. Liam Doherty, Sr., Freedom: Won the...
View ArticleJefferson: 2014 football preview
JeffersonCoach: Jeremy Earle (fourth season, 23-9)Last season: 10-2Class/district: 6A-8Colors: Blue and gold Stadium: Dr. Sam Horton Stadium, 4401 W. Cypress St., TampaPlayoff history: 1975, 1986,...
View ArticleCarrollwood Day quarterback injured in car accident
Carrollwood Day starting quarterback Spencer Peek had surgery Monday after breaking several bones in a car accident, coach Lane McLaughlin confirmed. Peek, a junior, was driving on the wet roads in...
View ArticleClass 7A, District 8: 2014 football preview
We’re rolling out daily district previews for all 78 varsity football teams in the area. Today we look at an all-east Hillsborough County district that loves tight games.Overview Districts probably...
View ArticleBrandon: 2014 football preview
BrandonCoach: Dean Eychner (third season, 4-16)Last season: 3-7Class/district: 7A-8Colors: Maroon and whiteStadium: E.F. McLane Stadium, 1101 Victoria Ave., BrandonPlayoff history: 1969, 1977, 1985,...
View ArticleDurant: 2014 football preview
Durant Coach: Mike Gottman (11th season, 70-48)Last season: 3-7 Class/district: 7A-8Colors: Vegas gold and navy Stadium: Ron Frost Stadium, 4748 Cougar Path, Plant CityPlayoff history: 2002, 2003,...
View ArticleEast Bay: 2014 football preview
East Bay Coach: Frank LaRosa (fourth season, 16-16)Last season: 8-4Class/district: 7A-8Colors: Gray and red Stadium: E.G. Simmons Field, 7710 Big Bend RoadPlayoff history: 1973, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004,...
View ArticlePlant City: 2014 football preview
Plant CityCoach: Wayne Ward (fifth season, 25-17)Last season: 8-3Class/district: 7A-8Colors: Aqua, orange and white Stadium: Raider Stadium, One Raider Place, Plant CityPlayoff history: 1975, 1998,...
View ArticleStrawberry Crest: 2014 football preview
Strawberry CrestCoach: John Kelly (third season, 10-10)Last season: 6-4Class/district: 7A-8Colors: Black, crimson and silver Stadium: Unnamed. 4691 Gallagher Road, Dover.Playoff history: NoneSeason...
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