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'I'm excited about the pass game': Haines City holds off Kathleen's rally in scrimmage
Haines City head football coach Pat Herrington saw some positive aspects in a scrimmage Friday night at Kathleen High School. Kathleen head football coach Saul Speights also saw some aspects his team can build off. That’s what happens when a scrimmage comes down to one possession. But Kathleen ran out...
Bartow stuns Doral with another improbable 7th-inning rally in 6A softball state semis
CLERMONT — Bartow wasn’t just satisfied with breaking Doral Academy’s hearts with another come-from-behind victory for the second year in a row, this time the Yellow Jackets amped up the degree of difficulty. The Yellow Jackets trailed by three runs going into the bottom of the seventh...
'I love the effort': Auburndale showcases talent in spring football, wins 41-7 over Miners
FORTE MEADE — A year later with a brand-new head coach in Antonio Thomas made the Auburndale Bloodhounds look like a team that is on a mission Thursday night at Fort Meade High School. The Bloodhounds blew out the Miners 41-7 in a spring football game on a warm and muggy spring night. Thomas said his team still has to climb the hill despite clicking on all cylinders. ...
Kicking off open tryouts for the Tampa Bay Sun FC in Auburndale
AUBURNDALE, Fla. (WFLA) — Tryouts for the Tampa Bay Sun Football Club began at 8 a.m. Saturday morning at the Lake Myrtle Sports Complex in Auburndale. Head of Soccer Operations Sam Ishee said these open tryouts feature women 16 and older from Tampa Bay, across the country, and the world. They all have a goal […]
How Bartow softball has returned to mentality of its golden era during state title defense
When Red Oxley began dominating as a pitcher during her freshman season, it seemed like it was only a matter of time before the Bartow softball team returned to the final four and won more state titles. It takes more than pitching, however, to win a title. Last season, that time arrived. Clutch hits and clutch fielding were added to the elite pitching and, not only did it lead to the Yellow Jackets’ ninth state title,...
Auburndale 'trying to build a competitive culture' in first scrimmage under new coach
It’s been a myriad of thoughts for first-year Auburndale football coach Antonio Thomas. But none bigger than the elation of seeing his players go out and perform in the annual Blue vs. Gold game under his tutelage for a first time. In a game that featured starters on both...
Winter Haven's Henry, Celiscar and Jenkins' McBride mine silver plus all of Polk's medalists
JACKSONVILLE — Winter Haven junior Dashanique Henry didn’t know if she would be able to compete in the state meet after sustaining a knee injury in practice. While she was a little disappointed in her finish in the 400 later in the meet, the injury wasn’t enough to prevent her from having her best finish of her high school career at the state meet. Henry was one of three Polk athletes who came up one spot short...
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