Sports
Gators look to do more than just extend playoff streak
Tuesday, August 31st, 2010By Kyle LoJacono Staff Writer Land O’ Lakes football has already made a Pasco County record 13 consecutive playoff appearances, but the Gators have greater aspirations than just extending that streak in 2010. “We don’t even think about that because we’re talking about state titles,” said second-year Land O’ Lakes coach Matt Kitchie. “We want [...]
Seahawks feel balanced attack will move them to the top
Tuesday, August 31st, 2010By Kyle LoJacono Staff Writer The Sunlake football team finished with the best record in program history at 4-6 last year, but the Seahawks are looking for more than just a winning record in 2010. “We’ve been working with some of the players now for four year and this is the first group of seniors [...]
Impressions of coach Reggie Roberts seven months in
Tuesday, August 31st, 2010By Kyle LoJacono Staff Writer When Zephyrhills High principal Steve Van Gorden named Reggie Roberts as football coach in January he listed several reasons for the selection. “Coach Roberts was chosen because of his strong connections in the community, his football knowledge and his character,” Van Gorden said. It seems Roberts’ methods are working as [...]
Drew Weatherford still making noise on the football field
Tuesday, August 31st, 2010Quarterback to pick 2010 area high school games By Kyle LoJacono Staff Writer When Drew Weatherford started playing football with the Citrus Park Bills of the Tampa Bay Youth Football League he could not have expected his career to come back full circle. Those first fields at Skyway Park near the Veterans Expressway where he [...]
Warriors working to make their name in Lutz
Tuesday, August 24th, 2010By Kyle LoJacono Staff Writer Steinbrenner High is entering its second school year and the football team is looking to create some rivalries with its closest competitors in north Hillsborough County. “The kids are all excited about the upcoming season and even more ready for it because our kickoff classic is against Sickles (High) and [...]
Gaither Cowboys look to rebound in 2010
Tuesday, August 24th, 2010By Kyle LoJacono Staff Writer After three straight playoff appearances, the Gaither High football team had a rebuilding year in 2009, but the current group of Cowboys plan on starting another streak this season. “We’re getting through all the little aches and pains after not having to hit anybody since May,” said Gaither football coach [...]
Wildcats ready to start new era under Ben Alford
Tuesday, August 24th, 2010High-flying offense and new spirit comes with new coach By Kyle LoJacono Staff Writer For years Wesley Chapel High was a running football team, but the Wildcats are poised to change that distinction this season. Patrick Jackson Much of that shift comes with new coach Ben Alford, who grew up in Dade City and was [...]
Pasco High looks to make it four straight district titles
Tuesday, August 24th, 2010Pasco High has only known district championships since Tom McHugh became the coach three seasons ago. If the Pirates are to make it four in a row they will again rely on throwing the ball all over the field using a version of the spread offense. “Jacob Guy will be our quarterback to start the [...]
Local talent plays in championship
Tuesday, August 24th, 2010The Tampa Bay Storm came up just short of winning the franchise’s sixth Arena Football League (AFL) championship by losing to the Spokane Shock 69-57 in Area Bowl XXIII. Drew Weatherford A member of that Storm squad is Drew Weatherford, who graduated from Land O’ Lakes High in 2004. Weatherford, 25, was a rookie this [...]
Composite bats banned in high school baseball
Monday, August 2nd, 2010Local coaches do not foresee much change By Kyle LoJacono klojacono@cnewspubs.com The National Federation of State High School Associations has banned composite bats for next school year, but many local coaches do not believe the change will alter the game in Pasco County. Wesley Chapel baseball player Matt Wynne takes batting practice. “We knew the [...]