NEWS AND NOTES County Won't Buy More Pole Vaulting Gear The School District of Hillsborough County is getting out of the pole vault business, at least when it comes to buying equipment for the event, county athletic director Lanness Robinson said. ...more

November 29, 2008

In March, Lauren Verbosky broke a 30-year-old East Bay High record in track and field. ...more

November 26, 2008

The Florida High School Athletic Association board of directors voted unanimously Monday to accept the operations committee's "hybrid plan" for football classifications. ...more

November 25, 2008

Coaches work to keep players under control, but sometimes the mix of adrenaline and emotions erupts in foul language, violence and ejections. ...more

November 14, 2008

In March, Lauren Verbosky broke a 30-year-old East Bay High record in track and field. And the accomplishments keep coming. The senior four-sport star was recently recognized as one of the state's best student-athletes for her achievements in the classroom and on the field. Verbosky was named the female winner of the Wendy's Florida High School Heisman award. ...more

November 13, 2008

The Big East Conference has promoted John Marinatto to commissioner. He replaces Mike Tranghese, who announced his retirement in June after 18 years as commissioner. ...more

November 12, 2008

From the desolate sand dunes of the Iraqi desert to the green grass of Firemen's Field, the journey Sebring boys soccer coach Tim Boylay made five years ago helped make history for the Blue Streaks. ...more

November 12, 2008

Less than six months after the death of one of its own, East Bay High School ensured the memory of one of its students will live on for years to come. ...more

November 12, 2008

Next Friday Nature Coast Technical will host Williston in a regional quarterfinal. The Sharks may have to make their playoff run without Head Coach Jamie Joyner. ...more

November 12, 2008

George Edmondson, the Gators' beloved Mr. Two-Bits, brought fans at The Swamp to their feet again Saturday, but this time he wasn't leading a cheer. He was receiving it. ...more

October 26, 2008