Prep Report - Region

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…

National rule changes to high school basketball

The National Federation of State High School Associations announced a few rule changes to high school basketball.

The most notable change is allowing head coaches in high school basketball to come onto the court in an effort to break up a fight or keep a situation from escalating. Previously,…

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…

Berkeley Prep hosting boys volleyball districts

Berkeley Prep will host the Boys Volleyball District 2 tournament this week. As a single classification sport, only the district champion advances to the state first-round play-in game.

Berkeley Prep lost in the district championship last season to Bishop Moore.

Tuesday: Semifinals: No. 4 Berkeley Prep vs. No.…

Tampa Bay girls named to all-state basketball team

2013 Florida Association of Basketball Coaches/ Source Hoops GIRLS ALL-STATE BASKETBALL TEAMS

CLASS 1A
Brianti Saunders - Hilliard 5’5” Sr.
Curteona Brelove – Malone 6’2”
Tasherica McMillon - Sneads 5’6” Jr.
Ashley Harper – Ponce de Leon 5’9” Sr.
Amanda Paschal - Chipley…

High school wrestlers must now weigh-in with their artificial limb

Effective with the 2013-14 season, high school wreslters who have been approved to wear an artificial limb must weigh-in with the artificial limb if he or she chooses to wrestle with it on. In addition, once the wrestler has weighed in while wearing the artificial limb, it cannot be removed…

Tampa Bay players selected to all-state boys hoops team

A few boys basketball players from Tampa Bay were named to the Florida Association of Basketball Coaches All-Sate teams.

Class 8A: CJ McGill, Wharton (second-team). 7A: Reggie Hart, Chamberlain (first-team); Rico Kearney, Wiregrass Ranch (third-team). 6A: Donovan Hale, Largo (third-team); John Childs, River Ridge (third-team). 5A: Devin Harris, Jesuit (5A…

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…