The Lakeland High School Dreadnaughts host Pensacola Pine Forest in the Class 5A state semifinals at 7:30 p.m. Friday. The winner will play St. Thomas Aquinas of Fort Lauderdale or Largo in the state title game Dec. 19 at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando. ...more

December 10, 2008

Armwood High School vs. Plant. East Hillsborough vs. South Tampa. Even though some involved with the football programs don't call it a rivalry, try telling that to the fans. ...more

December 5, 2008

Armwood High School vs. Plant. East Hillsborough vs. South Tampa. Even though some involved with the football programs don't call it a rivalry, try telling that to the fans. ...more

December 4, 2008

On Thanksgiving Day, Chamberlain High's football players gathered in their locker room before an early morning practice to share what they were thankful for. When it became his turn to speak, head coach Billy Turner had to fight back tears. As he looked into his players' faces, he told them that as he stood on the school's field that morning, his coaching career flashed before his eyes. Turner, 71, has 254 career wins, the winningest active football coach in Hillsborough County. He's in his 49th season, the past 30 at Chamberlain. Before this season, Turner said it was a strong possibility he would retire after this year. On Monday, he reaffirmed it. ...more

December 2, 2008

Russ Cozart, now in his 28th season as Brandon's wrestling coach, has had many outstanding teams during his tenure with the Eagles. That much is evident by the 18 Brandon teams that have won state titles under Cozart's tutelage. So it certainly should say something when Cozart says this year's Eagles team – at least on paper – shapes up as one of his best groups. ...more

November 25, 2008

5 TEAMS TO WATCH ...more

November 25, 2008

In their Class 2A state title, the members of Jesuit's cross country team knew each of them would have to turn in a lifetime best showing. ...more

November 23, 2008

It has been a historical year for the Berkeley Prep and Plant High volleyball teams. The storied programs will try to bring home another state title beginning this afternoon inside George Jenkins Arena at The Lakeland Center. ...more

November 21, 2008

The Tampa Tribune previews the state high school volleyball tournament which is taking place in Lakeland today through Saturday. ...more

November 19, 2008

For new Tampa Prep coach Doug Smith, the transition from assistant to head coach has been relatively painless when it comes to on-field duties. ...more

November 17, 2008