As the crowd started to clear at Jefferson High, first-year Steinbrenner volleyball coach Staci Elias took a moment to gaze upon the trophy in her arms. ...more

October 30, 2009

In her last two seasons on varsity, Armwood outside hitter Emilee Taylor never enjoyed the feeling of finishing first in the district. In 2007 and 2008, Armwood placed second in the regular-season standings. ...more

October 16, 2009

5 PLAYERS TO WATCH Gabby Fernandez, Bayshore Christian, junior, outside hitter: Bayshore Christian coach Melanie Humenansky called Fernandez, who led Hillsborough County with 402 kills last season, the best Class 1A player in the state. She might be right. ...more

August 31, 2009

ABOUT THE TEAM: The Tribune's All-Hillsborough County volleyball team was selected by staff writer Nick Williams. The team was selected based on regular-season and postseason performances. The various all-conference teams selected by the county's head coaches were strongly considered. The Tribune's player and coach of the year will be announced at the annual Parade of Athletes banquet in May. ...more

December 28, 2008

Staying cool under pressure has been a badge of honor Hannah Shoop has been saddled with since she walked onto the Sebring volleyball court as a sophomore. ...more

December 26, 2008

The 12 state championship volleyball banners hanging in a blue-and-white gym in Tampa speak volumes. ...more

November 23, 2008

This has to be the year, right? Each of the past three seasons, the Berkeley Prep volleyball team has fallen short of a state title. Each year, the end came courtesy of four-time defending state champion Orlando Lake Highland Prep. ...more

November 22, 2008

It has been a historical year for the Berkeley Prep and Plant High volleyball teams. The storied programs will try to bring home another state title beginning this afternoon inside George Jenkins Arena at The Lakeland Center. ...more

November 21, 2008

Tampa Prep senior volleyball player Alena Ransom felt a sense of pride walking into The Lakeland Center on Wednesday. ...more

November 20, 2008

The Tampa Tribune previews the state high school volleyball tournament which is taking place in Lakeland today through Saturday. ...more

November 19, 2008