Oldmar Christian's Holston narrows list to USF, five others
Troy Holston always dreamed of becoming a Division I-A basketball recruit, but now comes the hard part: narrowing his list of more than 30 suitors down to a manageable number. The senior, a 6-foot-4,...
View ArticleFivay's Troy Reed signs with Missouri Baptist
Fivay wrestler Troy Reed signed with Missouri Baptist University, the school announced Wednesday. Reed was one of Pasco County’s top wrestlers this season. Reed earned his second consecutive district...
View ArticleHomeTeam 100: Players 71-80
Our second annual countdown of the top 100 football players in Tampa Bay — compiled after a spring and summer of evaluating talent, and a couple of brawls between staffers. Also in this...
View ArticleHomeTeam 100: Spotlight on Jesuit's Kevin Newman
We're featuring some of our HomeTeam 100 players, including our No. 71 player, Jesuit RB Kevin Newman: His game face is more sour than sullen. Before each contest, Jesuit tailback Kevin Newman will...
View ArticleHomeTeam 100: Spotlight on Admiral Farragut's Napoleon Maxwell
We're featuring some of our HomeTeam 100 players, including our No. 74 player, Admiral Farragut RB/DB Napoleon Maxwell: Napoleon Maxwell has been part of Admiral Farragut’s rise since his freshman...
View ArticleHomeTeam 100: Spotlight on Zephyrhills' Jaylen Pickett
We're featuring some of our HomeTeam 100 players, including our No. 79 player, Zephyrhills ATH Jaylen Pickett: Bulldogs coach Reggie Roberts could see potential in the latest in the long line of...
View ArticleHomeTeam 100: Players 61-70
Our second annual countdown of the top 100 football players in Tampa Bay — compiled after a spring and summer of evaluating talent, and a couple of brawls between staffers. Also in this...
View ArticleHomeTeam 100: Spotlight on Countryside's Giovanni Negron
We're featuring some of our HomeTeam 100 players, including our No. 66 player, Countryside OL Giovanni Negron: The one constant for Countryside, the one factor that has helped sustain its success in...
View ArticleHomeTeam 100: Spotlight on Anclote's Willie Barrett
We're featuring some of our HomeTeam 100 players, including our No. 65 player, Anclote RB/LB Willie Barrett: Willie Barrett was at the center of one of Tampa Bay’s best stories last fall. He starred on...
View ArticleHomeTeam 100: Spotlight on Freedom's Scott Patchan
We're featuring some of our HomeTeam 100 players, including our No. 61 player, Freedom DE Scott Patchan: He looks more like a basketball player than a kid who plays football.“Blame my metabolism,” the...
View ArticleKyle Gibson picks Vandy
Armwood FS Kyle Gibson confirmed Thursday evening he has committed to Vanderbilt, choosing the Commodores over USF, Miami, Louisville and Notre Dame. He indicated via Twitter he was in Nashville when...
View ArticleSt. Petersburg C Haughton commits to USC Upstate
St. Petersburg catcher Aaron Haughton recently committed to South Carolina Upstate, said his coach, Travis Phelps. Haughton was a Tampa Bay Times' all-county honorable mention and first-team all-PCAC...
View ArticleFlorida State looking at Weeki Wachee OT Applefield
Weeki Wachee offensive tackle Marcus Applefield holds offers from 10 of the 11 schools he visited this summer. The exception was Florida State — although an offer might not be far away. At least one...
View ArticleNew Michigan commit George Campbell content with early choice
The speculation surrounding where East Lake’s George Campbell, considered the premier athlete in the Class of 2015, would commit ended 20 months before he can make it official by signing his national...
View ArticleEx-Pasco, TCU S Jamie Byrd commits to Arizona football
Former Pasco standout Jamie Byrd is set to resume his Division I football career next fall. The former all-Sunshine Athletic Conference player of the year has orally committed to Arizona, he confirmed...
View ArticleWharton QB Litton: USF no longer felt like home
Following his recent de-commitment from USF, Wharton senior quarterback Chase Litton told the Tampa Bay Times on Friday he doesn't plan on making another college decision anytime soon. The Bulls...
View ArticleHelmets back in style as prep football preseason kicks off
More than two-dozen kids and coaches convened on Carrollwood Day's field Monday morning as the sun made a gradual ascension above Bearss Avenue. Within minutes, linemen working a set of red blocking...
View ArticleAdmiral Farragut starts fresh under Ryan Hearn
Just two months removed from the Buster Davis head coaching debacle, Admiral Farragut started the Ryan Hearn era Monday morning. Hearn, who took over June 20 when Davis resigned shortly after the...
View ArticleThree Armwood players likely out for season
For the first time in nearly two years, the Florida High School Athletic Association probe and its ensuing victory forfeitures and player suspensions are completely behind the Armwood Hawks....
View ArticleChange of scenery for Seminole's Chris Miller
Seminole coach Chris Miller climbed atop a ladder, his head on a swivel as he watched his first and second-team units alternate plays.“I’ve never been able to do this before,” Miller said. “I never...
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