FOOTBALL Eagles vs. Spongers: winner reaches state playoffs; loser stays home. ...more

November 7, 2008

They can rattle Chiefs QB Tyler Thigpen. The Chiefs don't have much of a running game, so they're pretty much one-dimensional already. That puts Thigpen at an early disadvantage, and the Bucs can capitalize on that by mixing up their coverages and blitzing more than usual. Thigpen is no slouch. He has a strong and accurate arm, but a good defense can put him on his heels and make him unsure of himself. That's what the Bucs need to do today. ...more

November 2, 2008

Next season has already arrived for the University of South Florida. Even with three regular-season games and a bowl remaining (call now: St. Pete Bowl operators are standing by), the Bulls have started adjusting their sights toward next year. ...more

November 1, 2008

THE DIFFERENCE: In the second quarter, after Riverview ran off 13 straight plays, the Sharks attempted a 35-yard field goal to tie the game. The kick was partially blocked, and as players started walking off the field with the ball bouncing behind the defenders, Wharton's Terrence Hicks ran back, picked up the ball on the 14-yard line and ran untouched 86 yards for a touchdown. The score gave the Wildcats a 10-0 lead, and Riverview did not recover. ...more

November 1, 2008

TAMPA BAY TECH ... 35 MIDDLETON ... 7 THE DIFFERENCE: Tampa Bay Tech ran a consistent offense captained by QB Angel Rodriguez and RB Maurice Hagens. The Titans defense was also instrumental in not allowing the Middleton offense to score. ...more

November 1, 2008

HUDSON ... 37 SUNLAKE ... 34 THE DIFFERENCE: After surrendering 15 points in the final 1:03 of regulation, the Cobras pulled out a win after a 5-yard touchdown run by Dylan Luke in double overtime. ...more

November 1, 2008

SPRINGSTEAD ... 28 RIDGEWOOD... 14 THE DIFFERENCE: Ridgewood (3-5) was unable to stop Springstead's ground game. The Eagles ran for 168 yards, more than triple their output of 54 yards last week against River Ridge. Springstead (6-2) controlled the ball and the clock for most of the game ...more

November 1, 2008

Here's what is most obvious about the Florida Gators as they begin preparation for Saturday's SEC Eastern Division showdown against rival Georgia. ...more

October 27, 2008

Gulf High continued to rewrite the history books Saturday night with a 59-22 drubbing of visiting Hudson (2-5, 1-2 Class 3A-District 8). ...more

October 26, 2008

RIVER RIDGE ... 31 SPRINGSTEAD... 14 THE DIFFERENCE: The Royal Knights came alive with a season-high 258 yards of offense to upset the heavily favored Eagles. ...more

October 25, 2008