The initial verdict was that USF's season was about to take a Titanic-type plunge. That's what happens when an unproven team, one struggling to get up off the canvas, loses its leading scorer and most dangerous post player with one bad step. ...more

February 13, 2010

With Cincinnati forward Yancy Gates missing most of the game in foul trouble and McDonald's All-America freshman Lance Stephenson out with a sore ankle, the stage appeared to be set for South Florida to steal an upset at Fifth Third Arena and make it two victories in a row in Big East play. ...more

January 21, 2010

Northwestern's senior class has been one of the most successful in the program's 127-year history. The group of Wildcats has won 34 games, the most in a five-year period since the early 1900s, and put together four bowl-eligible seasons, making three bowl appearances. ...more

December 30, 2009

The high school football playoffs start tonight, and, alas, the three Highlands County teams are making other plans. In the end, Sebring couldn't win The Big Game(s), Lake Placid coalesced too late and Avon Park, playing out an athletic director's ultimate nightmare, faced four top-10 teams in five weeks. ...more

November 20, 2009

If the Plant Panthers defeat Chamberlain tonight to claim their fifth consecutive district championship, it clearly will be a time for celebration. For starting offensive lineman Mark Brannan, though, tonight's game marks a time for reflection. ...more

November 5, 2009

As the first pitch of the new baseball season draws closer, there are plenty of questions running through the mind of Avon Park head coach Mort Jackson. ...more

February 12, 2009

Ridgewood forward Lukas Poderis slammed and jammed the Rams to a 74-56 victory Monday night against Palm Harbor University by dominating the paint and scoring a game-high 29 points. ...more

December 29, 2008

There is nothing secret about the Florida Gators' greatest offensive weapon. ...more

November 27, 2008

Two weeks ago Nature Coast Technical knocked off Pasco High, 18-17, in a non-district match-up of two local undefeated teams. ...more

October 17, 2008

Two of the relative surprises from Week 1 in the North Suncoast are scheduled to clash at Hudson High Friday night when Hernando swings south for a Class 3A showdown. ...more

September 11, 2008