Outrun, outscored, out of luck. Such was the lot of Florida State, which put out its worst defensive performance in nearly seven years on its way to a 101-95 loss to Providence before 9,069 at the Dunkin' Donuts Center on Saturday. ...more

December 23, 2007

The Brandon boys basketball team's Big Four proved to be too much for Newsome as the Eagles held on to win, 71-63, in a Class 5A-District 8 game Friday. ...more

December 15, 2007

LAKE PLACID — The team concept proved stronger than a single individual in Thursday night's game between Lake Placid and Clewiston. Led by Ashley Paeplow's team-high 12 points, the Green Dragons placed three players in double figures and held on for a 44-43 win over the Tigers in girls basketball. Clewiston's Desiree Lopez was a one-girl scoring machine as she poured in 32 points and pulled down 10 rebounds, but Lake Placid's offensive balance proved to be the difference. "We needed a win, and I was just going on adrenaline," said Paeplow. "My shot felt good tonight and I just kept shooting. "It's good to beat Clewiston because they beat us last month, but it shouldn't have been this close." ...more

December 15, 2007

Considering she has such a young team, Plant girls basketball coach Carrie Mahon has to be pleased her Panthers are off to a 7-0 start. ...more

December 6, 2007

University of South Florida freshman Dominique Jones is quickly proving to be something: ...more

December 6, 2007

Crazy. Awesome. That's how Tori Hattaway described what had just transpired on the Challenger K-8 court Tuesday night. ...more

November 29, 2007

The Boston Celtics' big three - and big 3-point attack - came up short Sunday. ...more

November 19, 2007

LAKE PLACID — With three returning starters and an infusion of young talent, the Lake Placid boys basketball team is hoping to improve on last year's 10-16 record. The Green Dragons lost in the Class 3A-District 10 finals to Frostproof and ended their season with a loss in the regional quarterfinals against state power Florida Air Academy. With the nucleus of junior Travalier Sholtz and seniors Josh Hickey and Conlin Veley — all of whom played football — Lake Placid could contend for a district title again this season. ...more

November 16, 2007