Ali McCurdy isn't used to ending her season without a state championship. ...more

November 15, 2009

Bucs cornerback Torrie Cox was born and raised in Miami. He played running back at Miami Northwestern High in the Liberty City area. He and Antonio Bryant were teammates and led the Bulls to a 16-0 record and Class 6A state championship in 1998. As Cox prepared to return to Miami for today's game against the Dolphins, he spoke about everything "305" - Miami's area code - for this week's Wide Right column. ...more

November 15, 2009

At The Lakeland Center Wednesday ...more

November 15, 2009

The No. 9 nationally ranked Plant volleyball team took a step closer to reaching the state tournament on Tuesday with a 25-14, 25-13, 25-16 win over Palm Harbor University in the Class 6A-Region 3 semifinals. ...more

November 11, 2009

TOP TEAMS 1. Newsome (3-0) - The Wolves graduated a lot of talent from last season's team, but plenty returns. Newsome won the Wharton Invitational by defeating Plant in the final on penalty kicks. ...more

November 10, 2009

It has been 21 years since an Armwood volleyball team advanced past the region semifinals. In 1987, the Hawks reached the Class 4A state semifinals under Coach Claudette Rice. Armwood has gone 1-3 in the playoffs since. ...more

November 10, 2009

Alonso High baseball coach Landy Faedo recently earned a pretty big coaching honor. Faedo was named the American Baseball Coaches Association/Diamond High School Regional Coach of the Year. Faedo was one of eight high school coaches honored at the Division I level. He was the Region 3 selection. ...more

November 5, 2009

Before this season, Plant volleyball coach Leanna Taylor was curious about how her club would perform at the Class 6A level, the highest classification in the state. Since 2006, her team has dominated 5A, winning three consecutive state titles. ...more

November 5, 2009

Sometimes, a little fear can go a long way. Hearing that their opponent, Brandon (18-7) was a near equal of state power Plant, legend and rumor had the host Hurricanes believing they would need their best game to survive and advance in the Class 6A region quarterfinal. The result far exceeded Palm Harbor University's expectations. ...more

November 5, 2009

Alonso High senior baseball player Tyler Ding has verbally committed to the University of Tampa, Ravens coach Landy Faedo said Tuesday. Ding, Alonso's starting second baseman, had a huge junior season, hitting .476 with eight doubles, two home runs, 26 RBIs, 31 runs scored and 23 stolen bases for the Class 6A state champion Ravens. He earned Class 6A first-team all-state honors and was a Tribune All-Hillsborough County first-team pick. ...more

November 4, 2009