Recruiting updates from Land O'Lakes
We’re starting to get some signing day lists rolling in. Here are the student-athletes who plan to sign at Land O’Lakes on Feb. 6, courtesy of Gators athletic director Karen Coss: Zachary Whitaker...
View ArticleDistrict boys soccer roundup: No quit in gritty Gryphons
TAMPA — Immediately after the celebratory photos and team rendition of the Sickles alma mater, conflicting accounts surfaced as to whether aching Gryphons goalkeeper Ryan Cooper asked to be removed...
View ArticleRegion girls soccer roundup: Mitchell exhibits patience, not panic
TRINITY — After a scoreless first 30 minutes against Land O’Lakes, Mitchell didn’t need a pep talk or a new strategy. The Mustangs just needed time. Mitchell finally broke through late in the first...
View ArticleLargo's Harry Brown commits to Florida Tech
Largo defensive lineman Harry Brown said he committed to Florida Tech this week. Brown, a Times all-Pinellas County first-team selection, had offers from Coastal Carolina and Georgetown, among others....
View ArticleRegion girls soccer roundup: Kelly's clutch again for East Lake
TARPON SPRINGS — Megan Kelly scored the winner in East Lake’s first playoff game. She scored the winner in the second, too, against Palm Harbor University on Saturday night. So it seemed only fitting...
View ArticleDistrict boys soccer roundup: Shorecrest falters in final
ST. PETERSBURG — In a doublehader with the girls at Shorecrest, the Charger boys team didn’t fare as well, losing its Class A, District 8 final 3-1 to top seed Bradenton St. Stephen’s. Shorecrest will...
View ArticleKeswick Christian's Hannah Palm to sign with Charleston Southern
Keswick Christian’s Hannah Palm plans to sign next week to run at Charleston Southern, a Division-I school in South Carolina. Palm has been the Crusaders’ top runner since eighth grade and has made it...
View ArticleUSF offer to Justin Madison may be too late
While college recruiters collectively have gotten a late jump on rangy Robinson OLB Justin Madison, USF's coaches may be a bit too tardy. Madison (6-foot-4, 205 pounds), offered Tuesday morning by the...
View ArticleHernando LB Darren Hambrick commits to Nebraska-Kearney
Hernando DL/LB Darren Hambrick has orally committed to Nebraska-Kearney, Leopards assistant Tom Bronson confirmed Tuesday in a text message. Hambrick was one of the top pass rushers on the North...
View ArticleFivay's Hahn ready for his turn to shine on mat
HUDSON — Fivay’s Collin Hahn is no stranger to success in the postseason. The problem is that success wasn’t his: it was his brother Mike’s. This season he wants to change that.“I work hard every day...
View ArticleHumble approach works best for Terriers wrestler
TAMPA — What a difference a year makes. Hillsborough’s Demetrius Hill has gone from state challenger to legitimate contender thanks, in part, to a valuable lesson learned at Durant’s Cougar...
View ArticleNorthside wrestler Kruklinski relies on strength
Northside Christian senior Alex Kruklinski tends to stand out. Not just because has the shoulders of a Minotaur or biceps you could bend galvanized pipe around. Not just because he has pinned about...
View ArticlePasco DB Damien Wilson headed to Nebraska-Kearney
Nebraska-Kearney is keeping its recruiting pipeline flowing from the North Suncoast. Pasco DB Damien Wilson has orally committed to the Lopers, Wilson confirmed Tuesday night in a text message. The...
View ArticleGirls region soccer: Mitchell revels in first final four trip
TRINITY — For 26 games, Mitchell kept its postgame celebrations subdued. After Tuesday’s Class 3A region final, the Mustangs finally let loose. Mitchell roared and rushed its homefield after a 6-0...
View ArticleGirls region soccer: One goal ends Plant City's run
PLANT CITY — Plant City has made a living this postseason winning one-goal matches. Tuesday, the tables were turned. Lakewood Ranch’s Angelica Rego buried winner in the 36th minute as the visiting...
View ArticleJustin Madison reaches millennial mark
One of the most memorable days of Justin Madison's prep sports life began with a Division I football offer and ended with a basketball milestone. With 11 points in Tuesday night's 73-53 win at...
View ArticleGirls district basketball: Academy at the Lakes keeps eye on Manuel's...
LAND O’LAKES — In the most lopsided game in Academy at the Lakes history, the primary focus in the nightcap of the Class 2A, District 8 semifinals was on Tatiana Manuel’s pursuit of the 1,000-point...
View ArticleBoys basketball: No-frills approach suits Jesuit fine
TAMPA — If Tuesday’s proceedings in Town ’N Country are any sign, the Jesuit Tigers have achieved their No. 1 ranking in Class 5A with nary a style point. The components devoid of glamour — free-throw...
View ArticleBoys basketball roundup: Second-chance points fuel Largo
SEMINOLE — In the final home game of the regular season, Seminole paid homage to its seven seniors who helped resurrect the boys basketball program with a playoff appearance and the school’s first...
View ArticleGirls district basketball roundup: East Lake's halftime lead slips away
East Lake, the No. 4 seed, led at halftime but got outscored 24-9 in the third quarter in the Class 8A-8 district semifinal Tuesday, falling 66-57 to North Port. The Eagles (11-15) were led by Emily...
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