Gaither/Sickles won its third state hockey title in four seasons with a 4-1 win against Manatee in the final of the Florida State Combined Division Championship on Sunday afternoon. Gaither/Sickles victory was keyed by an outstanding defensive performance that stifled the Mustangs potent attack, as Axel Andrup made 22 saves. Gaither/Sickles had accomplished a similar feat in a 2-1 semifinal win against River Ridge earlier in the day, Andrup making 14 saves in that contest. However, senior defenseman Evan Spriggs said the teams' forwards also deserved a lot of the credit. "Defense is a huge part of how we play and our strategy," Spriggs said, "but you can't just compliment the defense. The offense was amazing at what they did. We had to play our game, and we had the will to win." ...more

March 24, 2009

MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL But the Challenger JV doesn't, as visiting Lady Tigers take both games from the host Lady Navigators. ...more

November 6, 2008

My letter is in regard to the four-wheel ATV accident in Orange Blossom Estates last week. I have for seven years tried to get the four-wheel ATV vehicles off our county roads and the rights of way, with little success. In 2007 there was an accident on Canter Path Silver Fox. A young man speeding, wrecked and had to be airlifted in critical condition. Now we have a fatality and another hospitalized. It is time that the laws regarding ATVs be changed. Captain Blackman of the Highlands County Sheriff's Office stated that the fine for using an ATV on our roads is on $78; this is not sufficient and needs to be amended. The price of an officer to respond, wear and tear on the vehicle and the cost of fuel is greater than $78. This law needs to be amended. A four-wheel ATV is like a car or even a gun in the wrong hands, under the wrong conditions. People are severely injured and in this case killed. ...more

February 19, 2008

Friday's results GIRLS STATE SOCCER CLASS 5A LAKELAND JENKINS 4, EAST LAKE 3, OT ...more

February 9, 2008

Lakeland Jenkins senior Kayla Grimsley closed in on East Lake's goal, using every move she had, weaving and faking out the opposing defense. ...more

February 9, 2008

TAMPA - Three of four suspects have been jailed in connection with a robbery at the Courtney Campbell Parkway, according to arrest reports. ...more

January 15, 2008

SEBRING — Hardee came into Friday night's game against Sebring determined to get back into the Class 3A-District 12 race. ...more

October 7, 2007

Junior tailback Jamar Sanchious scored Friday night on his only two touches of the game - both from more than 50 yards out - as Mulberry ran all over Lake Placid, 58-0, in a Class 2A-District 5 meeting. ...more

October 6, 2007

AVON PARK — There is no place to go but up for the Avon Park Red Devils. Void of a touchdown this season, AP skipper Earnest Perkins isn't about to circle the wagons and mail it in against the defending Class 3A-District 12 champion Hardee Wildcats, who pay a visit to the confines of Joe Franza Stadium tonight. "We have had some good practices," Perkins said. "I'm optimistic about tonight's game and we have a few surprises for the Wildcats." ...more

September 21, 2007