TBO Prep Sports

Jesuit left-hander Gibson to play baseball at Florida

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:53:00 EST

Gibson was a Tribune All-Hillsborough County first team pick this past season as a junior.

Father of slain high school star gets probation in battery case

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 10:51:00 EST

The father of slain Jefferson High football star Cedric "C.J." Mills pleaded no contest today to a misdemeanor charge of beating a teen who allegedly bragged about killing his son.

Hillsborough wins 7-on-7 title

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST

Last season hasn't sat well with Hillsborough High's Tarean Austin. The Terriers didn't make the playoffs for the first time in 16 years and that has driven the senior quarterback. His team's 20-6 victory against Punta Gorda Charlotte in Sunday's USF Sling & Shoot 7-on-7 tournament is a step in the right direction, he said, in returning Hillsborough to prominence.

River Ridge Middle's McCann not intimidated in dojo or classroom

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST

Bullying is an age-old issue, and it is dealt with by many schools across the nation. If there are any bullies at River Ridge Middle School, here's a piece of advice: steer clear of Sara McCann.

Dad: It's grades, not numbers

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST

Carlton Gunn knows plenty of people will roll their eyes in disbelief, but he says academics was the primary reason his youngest son transferred to Hillsborough High School from Middleton.

Stacking the deck with prep players?

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST

Jefferson High School football coach Mike Fenton was recently enjoying a quiet Sunday at home when a text message from a player jolted him out of his relaxed state.

In Miami-Dade, panel decides who transfers

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST

Hillsborough County isn't the first school district in Florida with an abundance of student-athlete transfers.

Hillsborough athletes were on the move

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST

Hillsborough County had at least 43 high school football players change schools since January.

Hillsborough athletes on the move

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:47:00 EST

Hillsborough athletes on the move Hillsborough County had at least 43 high school football players change schools since January.

In Miami-Dade, panel decides who transfers

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:46:00 EST

Hillsborough County isn't the first school district in Florida with an abundance of student-athlete transfers.

Dad: Grades, not numbers, behind transfer

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:45:00 EST

Carlton Gunn knows plenty of people will roll their eyes in disbelief, but he says academics was the primary reason his youngest son transferred to Hillsborough High School from Middleton.

Stacking the deck with prep players?

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:44:00 EST

Dozens of Hillsborough's athletes have shuffled between teams. Is winning what counts, or is it academics, as some contend?

Saturday's Prep news and notes

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 23:56:00 EST

Alonso's C.J. Bennett will be able to concentrate on his senior season without any college recruiting distractions. The Ravens quarterback verbally committed to Wyoming on Thursday night. Bennett, who led the county in passing last season with 3,017 yards and 29 touchdowns, also had offers from Navy and Towson and interest from Connecticut, Kansas, Notre Dame and UCF.

Alonso QB Bennett commits to Wyoming

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:01:00 EST

The county's leading passer a year ago threw for 3,017 yards and 29 touchdowns as a junior.

River Ridge hires coaches for volleyball, girls hoops

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST

After many years by Heidi Castelamare's side as a volleyball assistant at River Ridge, Christine Brando will take over the program.

Kickoff Classics announced

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST

Here is the schedule for the 2009 Kickoff Classics, the lone preseason game for Hillsborough County football teams. All games will be played Aug. 28, unless noted. The regular season begins Sept. 4.

Young Golfers challenged at The Links

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:54:00 EST

Several girls and boys age 8-13 were hitting golf balls over walls, through hoops and into nets at skills challenge competition, held at The Links Golf Club.

Blake's McFarland stays focused on school, athletics

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:08:00 EST

The rising senior has found support from others to keep him on track.

Land O' Lakes' defensive coordinator leaves

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST

LAND O' LAKES - After more than three decades of leading the Land O' Lakes defense, coordinator Al Claggett has stepped down.

Bucs' Winslow helps Eagles soar

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST

A severe setback for the Plant City Eagles youth football league led to a helping hand from a Tampa Bay Buccaneer, who invited the team to join his weekend football camp.