There is a first time for everything. For the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, it was winning their first Super Bowl in 2003 and for the Tampa Bay Lightning, it was winning the Stanley Cup in 2004. ...more

February 1, 2008

This season's Tony Germano is a lot different than the one of last season. ...more

January 31, 2008

During his freshman year at Riverview High School, Rafael Rivera participated in a conditioning program for the upcoming season. ...more

January 30, 2008

Shortly after a run Monday afternoon, wrestlers gathered inside the Mitchell wrestling room. The newly crowned Sunshine Athletic Conference champions raised a quick toast of Gatorade to the program's first SAC title and then got to work. ...more

January 30, 2008

WINTER HAVEN –– With each passing meet, the Avon Park wrestling team takes another step up the ladder. The Red Devils continued their late season surge by finishing third in Saturday's prestigious 16-team Polk Invitational at Winter Haven High School. With the Class 1A district meet slated for Friday, Avon Park is peaking at the right time. "Overall we're pleased with our performance," said co-Red Devil coach Ed Brown. "The competition was tough and this is exactly what we needed to tune-up for the district meet. "It was an all day meet with lots of distractions and we were able to stay focused and perform well and that's all we can ask for." ...more

January 28, 2008

PORT CHARLOTTE — Despite having several girls post personal best efforts, the Heartland did not have any weightlifters qualify in the top three at Thursday's sectional meet. The one-day, 20-team event featured some of the top programs in state with only the top three girls from each weight class advancing on to the state meet. ...more

January 26, 2008

Though he hasn't completed his first year at Lennard High, Ian Mills has made an impact on the school's varsity wrestling team. ...more

January 23, 2008

KISSIMMEE –– With the district tournament only 11 days away, the Avon Park and Sebring wrestling teams are flexing their muscles at the right time. The Red Devils went 8-1 in the 20-team, two-day tournament at Poinciana High School over the weekend to finish in third place. Junior heavyweight Jace Grimmett led the way with a 9-0 record and was selected the meet's outstanding upper weights wrestler. "Jace did a tremendous job," said Avon Park assistant coach Lee Elder. "He continues to improve with each match. ...more

January 22, 2008

There's nothing baffling when a wrestling team accepts an invitation to participate in a Brandon-hosted event. You say yes to the invitation and expect to get some good competition. Period. ...more

January 21, 2008

SEBRING –– Displaying a nice blend of determination and power, the girls from the Heartland made quite an impressive showing in Saturday's sub-sectional high school weightlifting meet at Firemen's Field. Six schools participated in the event and the top three finishers in each weight class advanced to the sectionals, which will be held at Port Charlotte High School on Jan. 24. Avon Park led the way with eight girls moving on, while Sebring had seven and Lake Placid had four advance. ...more

January 14, 2008