The Avon Park girls basketball team headed into the Christmas break on a positive note by holding off a scrappy Auburndale squad by a score of 34-30 in non-district action on Monday night. ...more

December 23, 2009

The Avon Park wrestling team, which graduated two state champions and a state qualifier off last year's outstanding team, continues to gain valuable experience with each meet the Red Devils compete in this season. ...more

December 22, 2009

At the first hint of trouble, Avon Park coach Luther Clemons loosened the top button on his white dress shirt and disposed of his tie. ...more

December 19, 2009

In a week replete with rivalries, the Avon Park boys basketball team delivered a resounding statement Tuesday. ...more

December 17, 2009

An investigation into the academic eligibility of Polk County high school athletes has revealed what may be a widespread grading problem that transcends sports. ...more

December 15, 2009

This looked familiar: Markida Hawthorne at the free-throw line, game still undecided in the final minute, nerves already frayed. ...more

December 12, 2009

State qualifier Charles Hubbard scored a decisive pin midway through Avon Park's match Tuesday, propelling the Red Devils to a 48-34 win over upstart Frostproof in the first home dual meet of the season. ...more

December 10, 2009

Every chance they got, the Fort Meade players slumped over and rested their hands on their knees. ...more

December 9, 2009

After reaching the second round of last year's Class 1A state wrestling finals, Avon Park's Charles Hubbard is determined to improve on that performance this season. ...more

December 8, 2009

The Avon Park boys basketball team continued its perfect start to the season, beating Desoto, 53-43, on Friday night to improve to 4-0 this season. ...more

December 7, 2009