Palm Harbor University's Ben Sweat spun and fired in a left-footed shot to the back of Coconut Creek Monarch's net after a nice pass from P.J. McDonald in Friday's Class 5A semifinals at Pepin Stadium. The goal led to a 2-0 win and tonight the Hurricanes will play for their third state championship. ...more

February 21, 2009

This was not how Freedom boys soccer coach Dennis Derflinger and his players envisioned starting their first appearance in the state final four tournament: waiting for a school bus on the other side of town from the site of their semifinal match against Niceville. ...more

February 20, 2009

2008-09 HERNANDO COUNTY WRESTLING RECAPS (thru 02-19) ...more

February 19, 2009

In as sense, Alex Delgado's soccer career will be coming full circle Friday evening. The second-year Palm Harbor University boys soccer coach has guided his team into the final four of the Florida High School Athletic Association playoffs held at the University of Tampa. ...more

February 19, 2009

The Clearwater High girls basketball team did more than hand Jefferson one of the Dragons' most lopsided losses last year. It provided motivation. ...more

February 16, 2009

The Clearwater High girls basketball team did more than hand Jefferson one of the Dragons' most lopsided losses last year. It provided motivation. ...more

February 16, 2009

Palm Harbor University poured on its pressure in Saturday's Class 5A state championship after an early second-half goal by Lakeland Jenkins tied the match at one. Palm Harbor from there took back momentum and stifled the Eagles offense en route to a 3-1 win, earning the Hurricanes a fourth state title. ...more

February 15, 2009

Expanded Prep Summaries ...more

February 14, 2009

Palm Harbor University's Catherine Brinkman had a clear look at the goal to the right of Satellite Beach Satellite goalkeeper Ellie Harrington just after the first half water break, but a moment's hesitation and a diving stop by Harrington kept Friday's 5A state semifinal match scoreless. ...more

February 14, 2009

"If we don't become a team, we will die as individuals." That's the attitude the Palm Harbor University's boys soccer team has preached amongst itself since Day 1. Friday night at Seminole High, the Hurricanes proved once again that they continue to thrive as a complete unit. ...more

February 13, 2009