They're dressed in gray, and when commanded, all three suddenly tear after the ball with intensity typically reserved for games. ...more

February 19, 2009

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February 13, 2009

Last season, the Tampa Prep girls soccer team won its district semifinal and championship games by a combined score of 16-1. This season, it was 15-0 in the two games. ...more

January 29, 2009

Freedom and Wharton are by no means strangers on the soccer field. Less then five miles separate the two high schools, and after both won district semifinal matches Wednesday, Wharton and Freedom are headed for a fourth straight Class 5A-District 8 final. ...more

January 29, 2009

The Hudson Little League 11-12 all-stars captured the District 15 tournament Wednesday and will head to section play in two weeks for a chance to play for the state title. ...more

July 7, 2008

AVON PARK –– Julie Lamb's grin could be heard through the phone after she was told that she'd been named the 2008 Highlands Today Softball Player of the Year. "This is a total shock to me," Lamb said. "This is coming out of left field." Actually it's catcher –– a position Lamb has been a leader at for the Red Devils for the last three seasons, and one she fell into by accident. "When I was eight and playing Dixie softball, none of the other girls wanted to play catcher," Lamb said. "I volunteered and have been behind the plate ever since." Her expertise at one of the hardest positions in softball comes from a solid work ethic and an underlying desire to get better with each game. Avon Park head coach Mike Cobb gives all the credit to the Red Devil senior, who took on the role of offensive and clubhouse leader after Heather Barnes was sidelined with an injury. ...more

June 2, 2008

GIRLS SOCCER Lady Eagles advance to defend 4A-8 crown as freshman Ashley Walker etches clutch assist and goalkeeper Jennifer DeFrancesco ties school record with 16th shutout this season to edge New Port Richey-Gulf, 1-0. ...more

January 18, 2008

The start the Land O' Lakes girls soccer team endured this season was a definite test of Coach Vicky King's mettle. ...more

January 18, 2008

With only three seconds remaining in regulation, a trip to the District 6A-7 championship game and advancement to regional postseason play was put in serious jeopardy for Countryside High Wednesday night. ...more

January 16, 2008

Chelsea Klotz had a hat trick four minutes into Tampa Prep's 9-0 victory in the Class 2A-District 9 semifinal against Calvary Christian (3-12-1). ...more

January 16, 2008