A single dive does not make a season, and Avon Park's John Chittum has proved that he belongs with the top divers around, even if the end results didn't turn out the way he envisioned. ...more

January 4, 2009

AVON PARK — Potential is a heavy word to put on a kid, and with it comes plenty of pressure — much of it self-imposed. ...more

January 4, 2008

AVON PARK — Coaches Lee Elder and Ed Brown are dipping deep into the well of athletes in Avon Park to find the right mix to put on the mat this season of Red Devil wrestling. Undeniable success was reaped during the program's sophomore season, as Avon Park fostered three state qualifiers and have a crop of young, talented wrestlers. "We're in a bit of a rebuilding mode this year," Elder said. "With so many new kids, our success will depend on how quick they learn this sport. We experienced so much success as a program last season in only our second year, last season should be a blueprint for what it takes for a successful wrestling program." ...more

November 16, 2007

Lake Placid senior Michael Wilkes earned a pair of top 15 finishes during the preliminary meet at the Class 1A state swimming and diving finals at the Central Florida YMCA Aquatic Center in Orlando today. ...more

November 1, 2007

ORLANDO –– Lake Placid's Michael Wilkes picked the right day to swim the races of his life: The senior broke two school records during Saturday's Class 1A-Region 2 meet at Lake Highland Prep and qualifed for state in two events as the lone member Dragon swim squad. ...more

October 29, 2007

ST. PETERSBURG — Sebring showed it's a force to be reckoned with during the preliminary section of Saturday's Class 2A-Region 3 swimming meet at the Northshore Pool. Junior Megan Wolfe qualified for the finals in the 50 freestyle with a time of 25:17. Wolfe combined with Paige Giller, Leeza Freeland and Katie Bullard to break the school record in the 200 medley relay with a 2:00.46. Freeland qualified for finals in the 100 butterfly with a 1:04.56 and teamed with Bullard, Wolfe and Katie Havery to break the school record in the 200 freestyle relay with a 1:45.38. ...more

October 28, 2007

WINTER HAVEN — Celebrations of joy and an almost collective sigh of relief washed over the crowd, as the sun set on the Class 1A-District 5 swimming meet, with many Dragons feeling the thrill of victory. Lake Placid crowned five district champions in the finals at the Rowdy Gaines Pool on Tuesday, as the men's team earned the overall title with 372 points, out scoring the Hardee Wildcats by 16 points, while the girls earned second (381) behind Lakeland Christian (436). "This team has been exceeding expectations all year long," LP head coach Cindy Rivers said. "This is a testament to the hard work that this team really has put in, not only during the season, but in the summer." ...more

October 18, 2007

WINTER HAVEN –– The Rowdy Gaines Pool in Winter Haven flowed red on Monday –– Red Devil red, to be exact. ...more

October 16, 2007

LAKE PLACID – The Sebring girls swim team finished first on this weekend at the Heartland Invitational, a meet hosted by Lake Placid and featuring local teams from across the region. "The meet went great," said Green Dragon coach Cindy Rivers. "There was good competition and it was a close enough meet to keep it interesting." Sebring's girls took first with 592.5 points over Lake Placid in second with 566. Avon Park was fourth with 244 points and Hardee was a close fifth with 239.5. Lake Placid took second place among the boys with 424 points, followed by Sebring (415), Hardee (305) and Avon Park (172). Wildcat head coach Dick Daggett said the meet was good experience for all teams, especially with districts right around the corner. "It'll get their heads in the right place to move toward the postseason," he said. ...more

October 9, 2007

LAKELAND –– A strong showing. That's what the Sebring and Avon Park high school swimming teams made in the Florida Southern Swim Classic on Saturday in Lakeland. ...more

September 17, 2007