TEAMS TO WATCH GULF: If you were a fly on the wall in the Gulf wrestling room, here's a Cliffs Notes version of what you likely heard: Here's your goal and what is expected of you - Sunshine Athletic Conference, district and region titles. There's a target on your chest; and if you fall short, it's your fault. Why so cut-and-dried? The Buccaneers are stacked. The squad returns five state qualifiers - three of whom placed, including state runner-up at 152 pounds Ladarious Jackson. Travis DeWalt also is known to be greedy with the tournament trophies, and he expects the best. ...more

November 22, 2009

OFFENSIVE MVP PROFILE Lineman Josh Westfall is one of few HCA leaders returning in 2008. ...more

September 4, 2008

WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Brooke Seaman enters her third year at Brevard College (N.C.) as the team's leading hitter and blocker, but the Tornadoes are moving up from NAIA to Division II. ...more

September 3, 2008

VOLLEYBALL Can anyone harpoon defending county and 4A-8 champion Nature Coast, or will the loaded Lady Sharks dominate the area once again? ...more

September 2, 2008

At Stake It's all about image. Not only are the fifth-ranked Gators favored to win, they need to look like one of the country's best teams while doing it. Hawaii, meanwhile, earned positive national attention last year on the way to a Sugar Bowl appearance, and it does not want to see that progress wrecked. ...more

August 30, 2008

With nine returnees from last year's team, first-year Sebring High School boys golf coach Vince Liles has the luxury of having plenty of talent to choose from. ...more

August 22, 2008

DIXIE YOUTH LEAGUE DEBS SOFTBALL After winning the state championship and nearly the World Series last year, Hernando wants to do it all over again – and more. ...more

July 4, 2008