Citrus Park Christian's season came to a quiet end Thursday night when it lost to Bradenton Christian, 98-31, in a boys basketball Class 1A-Region 3 quarterfinal at Panther Gymnasium. ...more

February 15, 2008

AVON PARK — Former SFCC Panther and current Toronto Blue Jay pitcher Jesse Litsch returned to his old stomping grounds on Friday evening, throwing out the ceremonial first pitch on opening day against St. Petersburg College. Litsch, who graduated from SFCC and was named Florida Pitcher of the Year in 2004, signed autographs and took pictures with many of the same fans who came out to cheer him on when he was striking opposing batters out on a much smaller stage. "I loved my time here [at SFCC]," Listch said. "I've got a lot of memories of our team and the playoff run we had. This is one of the places I got to learn my craft." ...more

January 27, 2008

FROSTPROOF — Diego Medina didn't want to leave the field or even think about taking off his Lake Placid jersey for the last time. The Green Dragon senior captain had given his all — including scoring the tying goal midway through the second half — but it wasn't enough as Mulberry escaped with a 3-2 win in the semifinals of the Class 3A-District 8 tournament at Faris Brannen Stadium. ...more

January 23, 2008

All of those New Year's resolutions involving weight loss may become easier to keep as South Shore residents have the opportunity to get fit by signing up for a new adult sports league. ...more

January 9, 2008

All of those New Year's resolutions involving weight loss may become easier to keep as South Shore residents have the opportunity to get fit by signing up for a new adult sports league. ...more

January 9, 2008

SEBRING — "Get on my shoulders and lets win this game." Those words echoed from the Sebring boys basketball bench, as senior forward Sam Robinson gave the orders to his team and went on to score six points late in the game to lift the Streaks to a 44-41 comeback win over the Kissimmee Gateway Panthers in the second round of the Jim Taveniere Holiday Tournament on Friday. Down 37-31, Robinson's 3-pointer ignited cheers from the Sebring faithful and back-to-back steals gave the Blue Streaks the momentum to score the game's final eight points in a win in front of the home crowd. ...more

December 30, 2007

Sickles coach Mark Key is looking to make history this season by doing something no other Gryphons girls basketball team has done. ...more

December 20, 2007

Advocates, administrators, presidents, animals and athletes. The community submitted diverse name suggestions for a new middle school in Citrus Park. The Hillsborough County school board is scheduled to vote on the name at its meeting at 3 p.m. Tuesday. The district's policy is that schools should be named for outstanding citizens, geographic locations and people who have made significant contributions to education. ...more

October 31, 2007

Plant High sailor Ian Heausler is confident about his chances entering the Interscholastic Sailing Association's Laser Radial National Singlehanded Championships at the Corinthian Yacht Club in Seattle this weekend. ...more

October 27, 2007

Plant High sailor Ian Heausler is confident about his chances entering the Interscholastic Sailing Association's Laser Radial National Singlehanded Championships at the Corinthian Yacht Club in Seattle this weekend. ...more

October 27, 2007