Times' Pinellas County girls and boys golf teams
Boys Golfer of the Year: Jack Maguire, Sr., St. PetersburgWhy we picked him: Two words: state champion. Maguire trailed by a stroke after the first day, then shot 4-under 68 on the second to win the...
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Boys Golfer of the Year: Jimmy Stanger, Sr., GaitherWhy we picked him: A University of Virginia signee, Stanger came within five strokes of the postseason trifecta — district, region and state titles....
View ArticleWrestling: Brandon dominates its Graves Invitational for 10th win in 11 years
BRANDON — The annual Jim Graves Wrestling Invitational once again drew teams from around the state and once again host Brandon soared to an easy victory Saturday.The Eagles scored 655 points, far ahead...
View ArticleAdmiral Farragut's Hyman-Muhammad, Macon get offers from Charleston Southern
Admiral Farragut receiver Brad Hyman-Muhammad and running back Todd Macon received scholarship offers from Charleston Southern University, according to coach Chris Miller. For Hyman-Muhammad, it was...
View ArticleWrestling: Palm Harbor U. dominates Jerry Mita Invitational
PINELLAS PARK — Given how thoroughly Palm Harbor University dominated Saturday's Jerry Mita Invitational — the Hurricanes crowned six champions and all 14 wrestlers placed — it is no surprise that the...
View ArticleWrestling: Springstead wins eight consecutive Kiwanis Invitational title
BROOKSVILLE — Despite a new coach and many new wrestlers, the train kept rolling for Springstead at Saturday's 31st annual Kiwanis Invitational at Hernando.The two-time defending state champion Eagles...
View ArticleAir Force, Furman offer Gryphons' Olusanya
Sickles S/LB Adekunle "AK" Olusanya, the Gryphons' leading tackler during their 8-3 season this past fall, told the Times on Sunday he has received offers from Air Force and Furman. Olusanya, being...
View ArticleEx-Central star DuJuan Harris scores first NFL TD
Former Central star DuJuan Harris picked a good time for his breakout performance. Harris – who wasn’t even on an NFL roster early in the season – drew some national attention with an early run for...
View ArticleDePue named Florida's 5A coach of the year
Three days after watching his career come to an excruciating end, Robinson coach Mike DePue received a flattering consolation prize. He has been named the state's Class 5A coach of the year. DePue...
View ArticleAll-PCAC volleyball team selected
Public school volleyball coaches recently selected the all-Pinellas County Athletic Conference team:Coach of the Year: Kassy Will, DunedinNorth County First team: Lee Nielsen (Palm Harbor University),...
View ArticleSpringstead promotes Garofano to head football coach
Springstead’s search for a next football coach didn’t last long. Three days after the resignation of Bill Vonada, the Eagles promoted defensive coordinator Mike Garofano to head coach, athletic...
View ArticleVernon Hargreaves III named a Mr. Football finalist
Wharton three-way standout Vernon Hargreaves III, a University of Florida commitment and the nation's top-ranked cornerback according to ESPN, has been named the state's Class 8A player of the year by...
View ArticleBob Henriquez steps down at Tampa Catholic
Citing the need to devote his time and energies to his new job as Hillsborough County Property Appraiser, Bob Henriquez has resigned as coach at Tampa Catholic. Henriquez, a married father of two who...
View ArticleA 'fine' farewell: DePue penalized by FHSAA
Apparently, Mike DePue's ride into the sunset will require a toll. DePue told the Times this afternoon he has been fined $250 by the Florida High School Athletic Association "for questioning...
View ArticleHomeTeam Hot Shots: Winners for Dec. 1-7
HomeTeam Hot Shots A spotlight on the Times’ bay area players of the weekFemale Hot Shot: Faith Woodard, Freedom Sport: BasketballSkinny: Fewer than 10 percent of Faith Woodard’s career 1,500-plus...
View ArticleBoys hoops: 'Cats run past Chiefs, 80-63
TAMPA -- From the stuffiness to the soft spots on the floor to the somber lighting, Chamberlain's antiquated gym had a Boston Garden feel to it Monday night. Fittingly, Wharton (6-0) and Chamberlain...
View ArticleBoys hoops: 'Cats run past Chiefs, 80-63 (with video)
TAMPA -- From the stuffiness to the soft spots on the floor to the somber lighting, Chamberlain's antiquated gym had a Boston Garden feel to it Monday night. Fittingly, Wharton (6-0) and Chamberlain...
View ArticleGirls basketball: Determined Green Devils hand Tornadoes first loss
CLEARWATER — Angel Brown grabbed the ball and sprinted downcourt. St. Petersburg trailed Class 7A-10 rival Clearwater by two Monday with less than 10 seconds left in regulation. Brown had to get off...
View ArticleFHSAA releases Godby-Robinson officials' report
At least one Robinson assistant and a Knights player yelled profanities at officials and school administrators in the combustible aftermath of the Knights' 24-20 loss Friday to Tallahassee Godby,...
View ArticleBasketball: Holiday tournament schedules
A look at the basketball tourneys on tap for the winter break (Note: only local matchups are listed for the out-of-town tournaments):Boys Nike Gulfshore Invitational Host: Jesuit High Dec. 19: St....
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