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A big Sumo Wrestling and sushi event arrives in Tampa this weekend
A unique cultural event is set to enthrall Tampa as champion sumo wrestlers arrive for an exhilarating evening of matches. On August 24, fans will have the rare opportunity to witness authentic sumo bouts between top Japanese champions, celebrating the strength, skill, and rich traditions of this ancient sport at Armautre Works (1910 N Ola Ave).
Lennard tops South Shore in preseason hype & expectations
All five South Shore high school football teams open their official football season this Friday under the lights. All five have a 0-0 record after preseason practice, which included exhibition games, or glorified practices, last Friday night for Lennard, Sumner, Riverview and East Bay. In the Kickoff Classics, which do not count in the regular season records or stats, Lennard dominated a weak Freedom High, 31-7. Sumner was trounced by Jesuit High in Tampa, 36-14. Pinellas Park blasted Riverview, 41-7. East Bay could not keep up with Durant, 30-13. Spoto did not announce a Kickoff Classic game.
Stingray Football enters a new era
The calendar has turned the page to August, and high school football is upon us again. Friday night lights went on in stadiums all across Florida, and right here in the South Shore last Friday night. The Stingrays played in a Kickoff Classic game vs. Jesuit on Friday, Aug. 16, at Jesuit, losing 36-14. The game was a good chance for the teams to see live action before jumping into the regular season. Both teams projected starters played sparingly as the teams got to see their depth get some snaps in game situations, more on this game later in this write-up.
PHOTO GALLERY: Armwood tops Gaither in season opener 42-19
Coming off an appearance in the state semifinals and returning several talented, Division I-level players, Gaither hosted another team full of talented players — Armwood — to open the 2024 season of Friday Night Lights. But the Hawks dominated most of the game, stifling the Cowboys offense with...
Football: Friday Night Forecast — Aug. 23, 2024
The high school football season starts tonight in the Tampa Bay area, and Prime Time Preps is here to give you predictions on every game. Read on to find out who will win, lose, or surprise in the Friday Night Forecast. Season openers to watch. Berkeley Prep at Clearwater Central...
Athlete of the Week 08.22.24
Kristien is a senior at Durant High School where he plays running back for the Cougars Varsity football team. This will be my fifth season playing football, four years in high school and one year in Little League. Have you always played running back or have you played other positions?...
Wharton still the top dog in New Tampa after dominating Freedom
NEW TAMPA — If anyone was wondering if this was the year that Freedom finally snapped its streak of futility against archrival Wharton, the first two plays erased any doubt. Wharton took the opening kickoff back 85 yards for a touchdown, and on Freedom’s first play, it snapped the ball over the quarterback’s head for a safety.
USF Bulls’ Linebacker Mac Harris Not Bashful About Raising His Voice
TAMPA, Fla. – MacArthur Mykel Harris III is not one to shy away. He will be heard from whether it is at a family gathering or on the football. That is his personality. “It runs in the family,” he said of raising the decibel level. “I have always been a loud person, have always been energetic and I am always going to be smiling and playing around with the guys. I am naturally an outspoken guy. I am going to speak up about the things I need to speak up about.”
Excitement and expectations rising as USF nears season opener
TAMPA, Fla. — As USF approaches next Saturday's home opener against Bethune-Cookman, the team not only senses the hype surrounding this season — they see it. More than 600 fans greeted the team with a standing ovation as they walked into The Gathering inside Armature Works for Thursday’s kickoff luncheon. The sellout crowd set an attendance record for the event.
USF soccer player Pedro Faife lives very own American Dream
TAMPA, Fla. - Pedro Faife doesn't just love the game of soccer; he was born for it. "My dad was a pro, so I already had it in my system, and it was always the only sport we played," he said. With just one season of college soccer under his...
South Florida Welcomes Mercer For Sunday Night Showdown
Game Details: Sunday, Aug. 25, Tampa, Fla., 7 p.m. South Florida Links: Notes | News | Roster | Schedule. TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 24, 2024 – South Florida men's soccer (0-1) hosts Mercer (0-1) at Corbett Stadium on Sunday night at 7 p.m. and the match will stream live on ESPN+.
Game Cut | 2025 Notre Dame CB Commit Dallas Golden vs. Clearwater Central Catholic
2025 Notre Dame cornerback commit Dallas Golden and Berkeley Prep (Fla.) fell 28-14 to Clearwater Central Catholic on Friday night in the season opener for both programs. Golden didn’t find too much room on the ground as a rusher, as he totaled just 27 yards on 12 carries, but he was able to make his presence felt in the pass game, which included a 51-yard catch and run.
MABL/MSBL Player of the Week: Ronny Orta, Central Florida MABL
Ronny Orta, an Alumni of Nova Southeastern and a two-year starting pitcher for the Ogden Raptors of the Pioneer League, has had a week to remember. Ronny started the party on Saturday night during Game one in a best-of-three Championship Series for the CFABL Weeknight 18+ Men’s League. He took the mound for the home team Tampa Phillies and proceeded to throw six innings, allowing just one earned run while collecting six strikeouts.
The Sun introduce themselves to Tampa Bay with a party and a late tie
TAMPA — With any luck, the night will eventually be called historic. The start of a new team, a new league, a new era for women’s soccer. Time will tell if the Tampa Bay Sun FC become a fixture in the community, and if the USL Super League can navigate the economics of a fledgling league and the fickleness of a sporting nation. But those questions of historical significance are better answered down the road.
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