Prep Report - Football

Pasco WR Nate Craig (2016) up to 15 Division I offers

A star keeps rising higher in Dade City, as Pasco sophomore wide receiver and defensive back Nate Craig has now collected 15 collegiate offers.

On Wednesday, Craig, a 6-foot-3, 200-pound specimen, picked up offers from Indiana and Georgia Tech, Pirates defensive backs coach Chad Hatfield tweeted.

Craig, who had…

Touchdown Club of Atlanta names Hargreaves top defensive back in the country

The awards keep rolling in for Wharton High defensive back Vernon Hargreaves III.

The Touchdown Club of Atlanta has selected the University of Florida signee as the top defensive back in the nation, according to Wharton coach David Mitchell, and will present Hargreaves with a special award during a ceremony…

CDS’ Lewis signs with Kentucky Christian

Carrollwood Day School senior receiver Nate Lewis has signed with Kentucky Christian University, a NAIA program.

Lewis, who sat out his junior season with an ACL tear, finished the 2012 season with 19 receptions for 469 yards and four touchdowns. Defensively, Lewis collected 20 tackles with one pass deflection and…

Pasco rising sophomore WR/DB Nate Craig pulls in Florida, FSU offers

Though Pasco’s Nate Craig already has numerous offers, the rising sophomore star pulled in his first in-state offer Tuesday morning.

Pirates coach Tom McHugh tweeted that Craig received a phone call from Florida Gators head coach Will Muschamp, who then proceeded to give the 6-foot-3, 200-pound WR/DB his ninth Division…

Pasco ATH Malik Johns picks up first offer: FAU

It is about time.

That’s what Pasco football coach Tom McHugh had to say when one of his star senior players finally picked up his first Division I offer. It was ATH Malik Johns, who was offered by Florida Atlantic on Tuesday morning.

“FAU!!! It is about time,” McHugh said…

Ex-Buccaneer Copeland to hold free football camp this Saturday

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneer Horace Copeland will hold his free football camp for youths between 5-16 this Saturday at the Anderson Snow Complex, 1360 Anderson Snow Road, Spring Hill.

The free camp runs from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Those interested can pre-register at (352) 754-4031. Registration is limited to the first…

Football: Sunlake’s Burgos headed to Black Hills State

Sunlake RB/DB Eddie Burgos will play football for Black Hills State University in South Dakota, according to Coach Bill Browning.

Burgos took an extended amount of time to make his college choice, but Browning said the school in Spearfish, S.D. was ultimately the place he liked the best of the…

River Ridge QB Josh Maisel commits to LaGrange College

River Ridge quarterback Josh Maisel said via Twitter that he has committed to LaGrange College.

“Ready to be a panther!” Maisel added.

In the past two seasons, Maisel led the Royal Knights to a 10-10 record, while throwing 15 passing TDs ans rushing for 12 more. Despite going just 3-7…

Former longtime Land O’ Lakes Gators football coach John Benedetto passes away

Former Land O’ Lakes football coach John Benedetto, who coached the Gators from 1977 to 2008, passed away early Monday morning, the Tampa Tribune has learned.

Benedetto, 66, died in his sleep.

During his 32-year tenure, Benedetto amassed 196 wins, 13 district titles, 18 winning seasons, 17 postseason appearances and…

College signings around Hillsborough County today

Today, April 17, marks the final regular signing period for prospective student-athletes enrolling at a NCAA sports program for 2013-2014. This national letter of intent period runs from April 17 through August 1, 2013

The NLI (national letter of intent) is a binding agreement between a prospective student-athlete and an…