Teamwork was not a strong trait of last season's Avon Park boys basketball team, but over the summer, head coach Luther Clemons found his squad finally responding to his preaching. ...more

November 21, 2008

Junior defensive tackle Cleveland Nobles walked over to senior James Bland and offered a hug as the seconds ticked off the clock in Avon Park's 31-0 season-ending loss to Class 3A-District 11 champion Palmetto Tigers at Joe Franza Stadium. ...more

November 15, 2008

Many athletes in Highlands County are about to make the transition from football pads to the wrestling match. ...more

November 15, 2008

"Play smarter," was all Avon Park head coach Andy Bonjokian could say after evaluating his Red Devil football team over the last two games. ...more

November 14, 2008

The Avon Park, Lake Placid and Sebring swimmers and divers are looking to make a big splash in today's regional meets. ...more

November 8, 2008

Winning two games in a row had Avon Park feeling confident heading into Friday night's Class 3A-District 12 matchup against defending champion DeSoto. Maybe too confident. ...more

November 1, 2008

Tailback Marcus Shaw rushed 26 times for 163 yards and scored three touchdowns to lead DeSoto to a 41-0 drubbing of Avon Park in a Class 3A-District 12 game on Friday night at Joe Franza Stadium. ...more

October 31, 2008

Two things are certain about Avon Park's first-round match with Palmetto: Neither team is taking its opponent likely, and both teams were hoping they'd meet again. ...more

October 27, 2008

Dwayne Council Jr. made a few mistakes on Friday night, but when the game was on the line, the junior linebacker stood tall and saved his best for last. ...more

October 26, 2008

The Avon Park football team's practices this week carried a different feel, as the Red Devils walked around with the confidence that can only come from a victory. ...more

October 24, 2008