The Eagles have learned how to fly - up and down the court. Springstead High captured the past two Class 4A, District 8 crowns under Craig Swartout, utilizing a tall frontline that most opponents simply couldn't match. ...more

December 10, 2007

Coach Jon Gruden discusses the Bucs' injury situation and other topics. ...more

December 5, 2007

Samford's undermanned team was like a Sunday afternoon house guest that dropped by unannounced and then wouldn't leave. Florida State kept dropping hints that it was time for the pesky Bulldogs to disappear, but they wouldn't listen for much of the game. ...more

December 3, 2007

After starting the season with three wins, including one against district foe St. Petersburg, the Mitchell girls basketball team dropped its second straight game Thursday, losing 51-31 at Sickles. ...more

December 1, 2007

SEBRING — Rachel Ashley wasn't quite sure how to celebrate the first goal of her high school career. So, she scored another one. Using a new-look lineup and some familiar faces in different roles, the Sebring girls soccer team got two goals from Ashley in a 5-0 victory over DeSoto in Class 4A-District 10 action on Monday night. Ashley, who normally plays on defense, moved to forward and scored the first two goals of her prep career to push the Blue Streaks (4-3-2 overall, 3-2 district) to a winning record on the young season. ...more

November 28, 2007

AVON PARK — It may have been a long holiday weekend, but Avon Park used a suffocating defense and a balanced offense to make short work of Okeechobee by a score of 67-31 in girls basketball on Saturday night. The Class 4A Red Devils, who improved to 3-1 with the win, used their athleticism and quickness to force 23 Brahman turnovers to break the non-district game open in the second half. "We played our game tonight," junior guard Daija Barrett said. "We played as a team, ran the floor well and played as one. "Our offense was clicking, our defense was solid and this is the kind of effort we need to bring every night." ...more

November 26, 2007

Whether it comes today against Florida Atlantic or next week against Florida State, Florida receiver Andre Caldwell is certain of one thing. No matter how hard he gets hit, no matter how badly he wants to launch the football in celebration, when catch No. 172 lands in his hands, he will not let go. ...more

November 17, 2007

SEBRING –– Using its superior height and athleticism, the Sebring boys basketball team opened the season with a convincing 50-36 win over Sonrise Christian Academy in the Pre-Season Classic on Tuesday night. Junior guard Chris Grubb led the way with seven assists, three steals and a game-high 17 points. "Chris worked very hard on his game over the summer and has really improved," said Blue Streak coach Princeton Harris. "He did a good job of driving to the basket, and he also got some good looks from the outside in our offensive sets. "It's good to get that first win, but there are a number of things that we need to work on to get better as a team." ...more

November 15, 2007

One by one, Hudson's seniors stood up and made their statements to the rest of the Cobras at halftime. And one by one, they responded. ...more

November 4, 2007

GAINESVILLE - University of Florida backup C Mike Pouncey's mouth may have unintentionally landed him on the defensive line. ...more

November 1, 2007