This point in history is an important one for the Withlacoochee River, environmentalists say. ...more

August 16, 2008

The fledgling Withlacoochee River Alliance aims to bring together activists throughout the region to preserve one of the state's treasures. ...more

August 16, 2008

For two years, the Hillsborough Community College women's tennis team had to watch another program walk away with the national title. ...more

May 9, 2008

It didn't dawn on Chamberlain junior pitcher Alex Hartshorn until after her team's 13-0 win in five innings against Jefferson in the Class 5A-District 10 softball semifinals Thursday night. ...more

April 18, 2008

Khrystyne Ely is the starting pitcher and part-time outfielder for the Sickles High softball team. ...more

February 21, 2008

With 18 National Signing Day ceremonies being held at local high schools, The Tribune's Adam Adkins, Eddie Daniels, Rick Harmon, Katherine Smith, Bill Ward and Nick Williams crisscrossed the area to recognize some of the top athletes in the area. Here are their stories: ...more

February 7, 2008

Tarron Stewart is the 6-foot senior point guard for Brandon. He currently averages 16.3 points, 4.0 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game. He has received interest from Air Force, Ball State, South Carolina Upstate and Lynn University. ...more

January 18, 2008

Four players from the Class 5A championship and nationally ranked Plant volleyball team were selected to the Florida Sports Writers Association Class 5A Volleyball All-State Team, while two players from Durant's state runner-up team, along with Sickles outside hitter Sara Vance, were selected to the 6A All-State Team on Saturday. ...more

December 16, 2007

Tampa Bay Tech guard Fredrick Drayton scored five of his team-high 13 points in the final minute of the fourth quarter to give the Titans a 59-53 win against King in a Class 5A-District 8 boys basketball game Monday. ...more

December 4, 2007

Class 5A REGION 2 FINAL Kissimmee Osceola at Chamberlain WHERE: John Adcock Stadium, 9401 North Blvd., Tampa RECORDS: Osceola 12-0, Chamberlain 9-3 OUTLOOK: Unranked Chamberlain hosts top-ranked and undefeated Osceola for a trip to the Class 5A state semifinals. Osceola eliminated defending state champ Lakeland in the region semifinals and also snapped the former national champion Dreadnaughts' win streak of 53 games earlier this season. The Kowboys are led by running back Bubba Brown, who has rushed for 1,936 yards and 34 touchdowns this season, including 109 yards and three touchdowns in last week's playoff win against Lakeland. Chamberlain has lost only two games at home this season, that being to Hillsborough and Plant. Junior quarterback Dontae Aycock leads the Chiefs' offense with 1,065 rushing yards and 21 touchdowns and 853 passing yards with five touchdowns. ... Chamberlain's secondary has a total of 14 interceptions, three of which have been returned for touchdowns. Senior defensive back Justin Bell has been the defensive catalyst, recording 99 tackles, three interceptions and has also been a standout on special teams with six blocked punts and two blocked kicks. Nick Williams REGION 3 FINAL Cape Coral at Largo WHERE: Packers Stadium, 410 Missouri Ave. N., Largo RECORDS: Cape Coral 10-2, Largo 12-0 OUTLOOK: The first real test to see how legitimate of a state playoff contender Largo is comes tonight when the Packers play a team from outside Pinellas County. Largo coach Rick Rodriguez stated emphatically Cape Coral is "the toughest team we have faced so far." Rodriguez noted Cape Coral has a balanced offense with a strong offensive line. Like Largo, its best players play on both sides of the ball. Spencer Boyd is Cape Coral's leading rusher with 1,027 yards. Quarterback David Pasquale has thrown for 1,707 yards. Fortunately for Largo, the Packers have faced a quality quarterback before in Clearwater's Luke Loucks and solid running backs like Dunedin's Adaris Bellamy, and effectively handled them. But Largo has yet this season faced an opponent with as many weapons. Despite having Pinellas County regular-season rushing record holder Brynn Harvey (2,237 yards and 26 touchdowns through 12 games), don't be surprised if Rodriguez opens up the offense utilizing quarterback Leonard Johnson's arm as well as his legs (862 yards rushing, nine rushing touchdowns) which excites Johnson. "I have to admit, handing the ball off to the same guy 20 or 25 times can get a little boring," Johnson said. If Johnson can hit some key passes to open up the field for Harvey, the Packers just might advance. Lee Diekemper ...more

November 30, 2007