The 2008-09 wrestling season appeared on the surface like a typical one for the Brandon High Eagles. They spent the season rolling over the competition, much the way they have done the past two-plus decades under longtime coach Russ Cozart. ...more

February 19, 2009

Despite two sloppy innings in the field and allowing five walks overall, East Lake managed to weather its mistakes and come from behind to beat Brooks-Debartolo Collegiate High 10-9. ...more

February 18, 2009

GIRLS WEIGHTLIFTING RECAPS ...more

February 16, 2009

Jeff Garcia has been kicked to the curb again, this time by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Garcia believes, though, that like the Browns, Lions and Eagles before them, the Bucs may wind up kicking themselves for letting him go. ...more

February 16, 2009

Palm Harbor University poured on its pressure in Saturday's Class 5A state championship after an early second-half goal by Lakeland Jenkins tied the match at one. Palm Harbor from there took back momentum and stifled the Eagles offense en route to a 3-1 win, earning the Hurricanes a fourth state title. ...more

February 15, 2009

Springstead guard Dante Valentine pours in 29 points to lift undefeated Springstead to semifinal victory over Sunlake, 61-33. ...more

February 13, 2009

Springstead, undefeated in the regular season, takes care of business in first district tournament contest, dusting eighth-seeded Hernando, 83-48. ...more

February 10, 2009

The Philippine Cultural Foundation Inc. is hosting a Valentine's dinner party at 6:30 p.m. Friday as a fundraiser for its Bahay Kubo project. A bahay kubo, which is a typical Filipino house made of bamboo and coconut, will be used for educational purposes and other special events. ...more

February 9, 2009

Brittany Trawick fired the Eagles' only shot in overtime into an unreachable spot for Newsome (23-4-1) goalkeeper Kendall Graham for the decider as defending state champion Lakeland Jenkins (25-0-1) advanced to the state Class 5A final four with a 1-0 victory. ...more

February 7, 2009

TAMPA — Jesus Verdejo scored 21 points and Dominique Jones made a driving layup to put South Florida ahead with 15.9 seconds to go, and the Bulls held on Friday night for a 57-56 victory over No. 8 Marquette. ...more

February 6, 2009