Kickoff: 7:30 p.m., E.F. McLane Stadium, Brandon ...more

October 5, 2007

SEBRING — It's one of the oldest and best rivalries in the state. Toss in the fact that tonight's matchup between Sebring and Hardee is a crucial Class 3A-District 12 game, and you have all the ingredients for a great night on the gridiron. "This rivalry has always been big and now that it's a district game, it means even more," said Sebring fourth-year coach Jared Hamlin. "Hardee is a good football team that is well-coached and they don't make a lot of mistakes. "The kids are excited about playing and it should be a heck of a game." ...more

October 5, 2007

LAKE PLACID — Familiarity breeds respect. First-year Lake Placid football coach Tim Grant knows the Green Dragons have their hands full in tonight's Class 2A-District 5 game. Mulberry, which is 2-2 overall and 0-1 in district play, is the opponent, and Grant knows all to well the speed and athleticism the Panthers possess since he coached at the Polk County school in 2005. ...more

October 5, 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

SEBRING — Heading in the right direction. After overcoming some early season adversity, the Sebring High School football team is on the right track. Last week's come-from-behind 13-12 road win over a talented Okeechobee squad was just the start of something big happening for the Blue Streaks this season. Sebring, which lost quarterback Jamarle Fletcher to an ankle injury in the first quarter, trailed the entire game until Sam Robinson booted a 21-yard field goal on the last play of the contest. "The kids hung in there, came together as a team and overcame a lot of adversity against a good Okeechobee squad on the road," Blue Streak fourth-year coach Jared Hamlin said. "This is a huge win for us and gives us a lot of confidence." ...more

September 21, 2007

There are many qualities that make a great football player, and Hudson coach Mark Nash sees many of them in linebackers Vance Lizama and Hunter Newton. ...more

September 20, 2007

Kickoff: 7:30 p.m., Titan Stadium, Tampa WHAT SICKLES MUST DO TO WIN: ...more

September 14, 2007