In team sports, the publicity normally is directed at the players who score the touchdowns, baskets or goals. However, just as important are the role players who work hard and do everything asked of them by their coaches, knowing that their name likely will never make the headlines. ...more

November 29, 2009

It doesn't matter if you're a rookie or a three-year veteran. ...more

March 29, 2009

If the country runs into a metal shortage, it might want to call on Alexa Pospiech. The River Ridge High sophomore has accumulated more than 80 medals and 20 trophies from gymnastics, soccer and cheerleading. ...more

March 1, 2009

The Plant City High School cheerleaders won the Western Conference cheer competition, outscoring 23 other schools in the process, to take their first title in school history. ...more

February 25, 2009

Whether it's athletics, academics or volunteering after school, Kaylee Wolf does it wholeheartedly. ...more

February 22, 2009

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February 14, 2009

The Plant City High School cheerleaders won the Western Division cheer competition, outscoring 23 other schools in the process, to take their first title in school history. ...more

February 12, 2009

In 2005, Marisa Licastri was already an accomplished gymnast. She had accumulated 63 medals, was a Level 7 national champion on the balance beam and captured second place at the national championships in the all-around gymnast category. ...more

February 8, 2009

Hockey superstar Wayne Gretzky is quoted as saying, "A good player goes where the puck is. A great player knows where the puck is going to be." ...more

January 18, 2009

As a child, Alli Zeegers would watch the twirling cheerleaders and the gigantic helium balloons of Mickey and Minnie wind their way down New York City as the nation celebrated Thanksgiving with the Macy's Thanksgiving parade. ...more

November 20, 2008