All-COUNTY BOYS TENNIS County and district champion Hernando High paces local circuit with five all-stars selections, including repeat picks Chris Nyholm and Erik Lawson. ...more

May 25, 2008

AVON PARK — Senior Mary Midence's intensity on the court showed everyone that this was the most important match this season thus far for the Sebring girls tennis team. After all, it was against Avon Park. ...more

February 20, 2008

When his team missed 12 free throws in a 56-53 loss to rival Bayshore Christian in the Class 1A-District 10 tournament championship game two weeks ago, Seffner Christian boys basketball coach Roger Duncan vowed he would never see it happen again. ...more

February 20, 2008

Former Hillsborough High School and University of South Florida basketball coach Don Williams, 84, has been in declining health since breaking his hip nearly five years ago. Never a verbose man, he has lost his ability to talk, but he remains in good spirits at a Zephyrhills nursing home. ...more

February 16, 2008

Bayshore Christian outscored Seffner Christian 23-12 in the fourth quarter to secure the Class 1A-District 10 championship Saturday with a 56-53 win. ...more

February 10, 2008

AVON PARK — Not everything that glitters turns to gold. "This event isn't about going for the gold," said former Avon Park state champion Anachelle Mejias. "You can't explain what it feels like when you've reached that personal best you've been going after all season. It's just an amazing feeling." ...more

February 2, 2008

Love 'em or loathe 'em, the unbeaten New England Patriots provide fans with a compelling story line heading into the Feb. 3 Super Bowl against the New York Giants. ...more

January 27, 2008

In the most crucial moments of a soccer match, it's always wise to let those you trust handle the ball. And Academy at the Lakes defender Daniel Pitcarin trusts one teammate more than any other. ...more

January 24, 2008

Academy at the Lakes lost three times to Hernando Christian during the regular season, yet won the meeting that mattered most. ...more

January 23, 2008

SEBRING — Sebring coach Mike Lee said it best following the Blue Streak girls basketball team's not-so-pretty victory over Hardee. "It's a district win, so I guess I'm happy," Lee said. He had good reason to be on the fence. ...more

January 13, 2008