LAKE PLACID — After coming back from the Christmas break with a disappointing effort in an 18-point loss to Mulberry, the Lake Placid boys basketball team bounced back with a convincing 78-45 win over Moore Haven on Thursday night. Senior forward Conlin Veley led the way with a game-high 23 points to go along with nine rebounds as the Class 3A Green Dragons improved to 7-8 on the season. "This was a nice win for us," said Veley. "We played a lot better as a team after not playing very well at Mulberry on Tuesday. We got the ball down the floor, hit some outside shots and didn't make a lot of mental mistakes. "We need to play smart and together because the district race is wide open, and we still have a chance to make this a good season." Lake Placid came out strong in the opening minutes as K.J. Delbert scored four of his 11 points, Marcus Waugh netted four and Veley added nine — including a 3-pointer — as the Green Dragons jumped out to a 17-11 lead heading into the second stanza. ...more

January 12, 2008

Tampa Prep senior forward David Waller remembers his first time playing against Berkeley Prep in the annual Headmaster's Challenge. As a freshman on the varsity team, he scored the game-sealing free throws. ...more

January 11, 2008

LAKE PLACID — After getting drubbed in their first game back from Christmas break, the Lake Placid girls basketball team rebounded nicely on Tuesday night. The Green Dragons, led by Ale Baker's team-high eight points, beat Mulberry 41-31 in a Class 3A-District 10 matchup after losing to Avon Park by 46 points the previous evening. "It was a nice win after getting blown out by Avon Park on Monday night," said Lake Placid coach Shonda Legree. "I brought up four girls from junior varsity to give us some depth, and it paid off. "We got all the girls in the game to get some experience and came away with a big district win." Lake Placid, which improved to 2-2 in district play, trailed 17-12 at the half before mounting a second-half rally. ...more

January 10, 2008

In the 131-year history of major league baseball, there have been just 17 perfect games. The last time it happened was in 2004 when southpaw Randy Johnson threw a 2-0 perfect game against the Atlanta Braves. ...more

December 20, 2007

Most coaches at the beginning of the season look for improvement from their team's first and second victories. That is not the case with Springstead wrestling Head Coach Eric Swensen. In Wednesday night's easy 61-6 win over Ridgewood, Swenson had no interest in talking about the future. ...more

December 12, 2007

LAND O' LAKES - The Bishop McLaughlin football program has withdrawn from Class 1B-District 6 and will play as an independent, according to a letter from athletic director Mike Zelenka and football coach Marty Williams. ...more

December 11, 2007

Koby Dail can barely remember a time in his life when he did not play baseball. ...more

December 10, 2007

The emotions already had started pouring out of his players when Tampa Catholic coach Bob Henriquez stood in front of them and boldly told them, "We'll see them again. We'll see them again." ...more

December 10, 2007

Marco Mendoza remembered one day that stunned him his freshman year. With the entire team in full pads and on the field, Mendoza - then a member of the junior varsity - sat with his teammates and listened to the coach talk about the previous week's game. ...more

December 8, 2007

WAUCHULA — The Avon Park girls soccer team tallied its second win of the season against the Hardee Wildcats in a Class 4A-District 10 match-up at Wildcat Stadium on Thursday, winning 3-0. Missy Lander, who has been a vocal leader on the field for Avon Park, was one of three that scored for the Red Devils, who have earned both victories this season against the 'Cats. "We are passing the ball so much better now," said AP head coach Greg Thacker. "I finally have a squad that will stick with the program, and are working hard." Thacker moved Lander to the forward position and has been pleased with the decision. ...more

December 8, 2007