Spring football: East Lake 39, Osceola 29
At East Lake Score: East Lake 39, Osceola 29Spring game-breakers: East Lake receiver Artavis Scott is a threat to score every time he touches the ball. The rising senior, considered one of the top...
View ArticleSpring football: Lakewood takes stock after loss; Bogie's Wimbush shines
Miami Booker 62, Lakewood 14: Lakewood coach Cory Moore said he wasn’t concerned about the score Friday night. He just wanted his players to experience a big-time football atmosphere in Miami.“This...
View ArticleSoftball: Times' all-North Suncoast team
Player of the Year: Morgan Tolle, Jr., River RidgeWhy we picked her: Tolle was the most accomplished hitter on one of Tampa Bay’s top teams. “She was hot all season,” teammate Makenzie Goluba said....
View ArticleSoftball: Times' all-Hillsborough County team
Player of the Year: C Mia Fung, Jr., Strawberry CrestWhy we picked her: Providing staunch defense and staggering offensive numbers, Fung led the Chargers to a 24-3 record and the four-year-old...
View ArticleSoftball: Times' all-Pinellas County team
Pitcher of the Year: Alyssa Queen, Jr., CountrysideWhy we picked her: Queen’s fastball isn’t all that fast. Her curveball barely curves. She rarely throws one-hitters. All she does is win games. How?...
View ArticleEast Lake's George Campbell releases top 10 list
East Lake athlete George Campbell, ranked as the top receiver in the Class of 2015, provided a glimpse of how his recruiting is shaping up by unveiling a top 10 list of schools he is considering. The...
View ArticleBama comes calling for Raiders' Montel McBride
Less than two weeks after receiving a campus visit from Alabama assistant Chris Rumph, Plant City offensive guard Montel "Blind Side" McBride has received an offer from the Crimson Tide. Raiders...
View ArticleMLB draft notebook: Wharton's Neuhaus makes case for early-round pickup
Over the past few days, Tucker Neuhaus has performed for scouts in big-league ballparks like Target Field in Minneapolis, Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City and, of course, Tropicana Field. None of the...
View ArticleCCC's Justus Reed to visit Florida June 11
Clearwater Central Catholic defensive lineman Justus Reed was one of the most sought-after recruits this spring with offers coming through seemingly every day. The senior now has 23 after Kentucky...
View ArticleDrury brothers commit to North Florida
Wiregrass Ranch standout pitchers Zach and Austin Drury have orally committed to North Florida, Bulls coach Jeff Swymer announced Monday night on Twitter. Zach Drury, a 6-foot junior, was one of Pasco...
View ArticleBethune gives Zephyrhills' Jordan Roberts his first offer
Zephyrhills senior ATH Jordan Roberts has his first college offer, from Bethune-Cookman, Bulldogs coach Reggie Roberts said Tuesday morning in a text message. Roberts, a 6-foot receiver/cornerback, is...
View ArticleGirls basketball: Sickles' O'Brien signs with Montreat College
Sickles senior guard Cassidy O’Brien has signed with Montreat College in North Carolina, according to her father. O’Brien, who was a second-team all-Hillsborough selection by the Times, will start at...
View ArticleClearwater hires Tom Shaneyfelt as boys basketball coach
Tom Shaneyfelt established a winning tradition as Clearwater’s girls basketball coach, guiding the program to eight final four appearances and four state championship games. But in recent years he had...
View ArticleLakewood adds former Buc Corey Ivy to staff
Lakewood has added former Buccaneer cornerback Corey Ivy to its coaching staff. Ivy played 10 seasons in the NFL, including from 2001-04 with the Bucs. He was on Tampa Bay's team that won the 2003...
View ArticleFour area players in running for Mr. Baseball
Durant right-hander Tyler Danish was announced today as one of four bay area standouts in the running for the 2013 Florida Dairy Farmers Mr. Baseball Award. Danish, King right-hander Brett Morales,...
View ArticleMLB draft notebook: Cambridge P Eicholtz no secret anymore
One way or another, the stage will soon become a lot bigger and the spotlight will get a little brighter for Nick Eicholtz. After dominating small-school competition this spring, the Cambridge...
View ArticleMLB draft: Leopards SS Arroyo's open mind opens a world of possibilities
Despite Christian Arroyo’s potential and work ethic, questions swirled about the Hernando High School shortstop last fall. The University of Florida signee had the tools — he was the most valuable...
View ArticleCountryside's Mike Johnson mapping out summer plans
Countryside defensive back Mike Johnson is planning a blitz of college campuses this summer, visiting seven schools within the next two months. Johnson, a senior, said he plans to take trips to Texas...
View ArticleHudson hires three coaches
Hudson has hired three new coaches in the last few weeks, Cobras athletic director Keith Newton said Wednesday morning. Larry Hinkle is the new wrestling coach, and Melissa Caruso is the school’s new...
View ArticleKing pitcher Caples signs with junior college
King senior pitcher Brandon Caples has signed with College of Central Florida in Ocala, according to Lions coach Jim Macaluso. Caples teamed with UF signee Brett Morales to form a dominant pitching...
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