While there's been plenty of discussion on ways to reduce future costs associated with high school athletics in Florida's public schools, many of Hillsborough County's coaches are feeling the crunch of state-mandated budget cuts right now when it comes to transporting their athletes. ...more

March 24, 2009

Track coaches, if not all high school coaches, like to try to motivate their athletes with phrases like "never give up" and "work harder." While the phrases are well-meaning, they are so overused they begin to sound empty. ...more

March 18, 2009

She's been a top-three finisher at the Class 3A state finals in either the triple jump or long jump the past three seasons and will likely be on the awards podium again this year. She has the required grades and test scores. And she says she has the desire to continue competing in track and field after high school. ...more

March 9, 2009

Hillsborough senior running back Lindsey Lamar can recall precisely when his cell phone began ringing on a regular basis with college coaches offering him scholarships. ...more

August 19, 2008