In the two previous football seasons, the Pasco High Pirates had a combined record of 5-15. Despite the losses, Coach Tom McHugh was optimistic as he headed into the recently ended season. ...more

June 22, 2008

TAMPA - For the second consecutive year, University of South Florida quarterback Matt Grothe won Polk County's Male Collegiate Athlete of the Year. ...more

June 16, 2008

DIXIE YOUTH LEAGUE BASEBALL AAA MINORS Bruce Price attempts to lead an HYL team to states for third year in a row; Ridge Manor looks for first win. ...more

June 14, 2008

Senior Joey Angelberger had just played the final game of his University of South Florida career. Despite a season-ending 13-2 loss to Cincinnati in Friday's Big East Tournament semifinals, Angelberger felt "lucky" to be part of Coach Lelo Prado's building process. ...more

May 24, 2008

Lockhart Elementary Magnet School's Odyssey of the Mind team will compete in the 29th Odyssey of the Mind World Finals at the University of Maryland from May 31 through June 3. ...more

May 21, 2008

The PGA Tour needs more players like Boo Weekley. OK, maybe not exactly like him. ...more

May 6, 2008

Rays scouting director R.J. Harrison spent Thursday night at his home in Phoenix, and that in itself was somewhat newsworthy. ...more

May 4, 2008

While Sebring High School baseball players are relishing in advancing to the regional finals in Class 4-A for the second consecutive year, the school's soccer players – as well as those in Avon Park and Hardee County – are wondering if they will even have a season next year. There is a desperate need for referees as a result of the Central Florida Ridge Soccer Officials Association announcing that it no longer has the manpower to accommodate both Polk and Highlands counties in the next school year. The three schools could see their programs be dropped if local officials are not found. We hope that won't happen. ...more

May 3, 2008

Alonso's bid for a Class 6A berth in the boys soccer state semifinals fell short Friday night as the Ravens dropped a 2-0 decision to Ocoee in the Region 2 final. ...more

February 9, 2008

Florida's top female high school weightlifters will converge on the campus of River Ridge Middle-High School today for the fifth annual state championships. It is the second consecutive year River Ridge has been host to the event and its 270 qualifiers. ...more

February 9, 2008