Seating has been limited to anywhere from 20-25 percent capacity for athletic events in Pinellas County this fall. But fans can still watch many of those games from home after the NFHS Network and The Identity Tampa Bay each struck deals with the school district. The NFHS (National Federation of State High School Associations) Network […]
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The NCAA Eligibility Center announced Monday that high school rising seniors will not be required to take a standardized test to be eligible to play at play at a Division I or II school. Part of the reason is the difficulty in taking the SAT or ACT during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. ”Given the continuing […]
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First, Dixie M. Hollins High eliminated any symbolism tied to the Confederacy, including the removal of the Colonel character as a mascot. Then the school redesigned its logo, eliminating any full reference to the Rebels nickname. Last week, school administrators, in response to student advocacy, took their most dramatic step, dropping Dixie from the name […]
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This is the age of specialization, where athletes play one sport at an early age and play it year-round. But there are a few anomalies. Take Hillsborough’s Erriyon Knighton, Seffner Christian’s Michael Trigg and Plant City’s Mario Williams. They divide their attention between two sports. Once the football season is over, those three trade in […]
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The Hillsborough County school board unanimously approved a contract with Advent Health and PT Solutions Holding LLC to supply certified athletic trainers year-round to all 28 public high schools during last week’s meeting. Initially, the contract was on the agenda at the school board’s budget meeting two weeks ago but was withdrawn, partly because it […]
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Lakewood is often referred to as “Hollywood High”, a moniker that stems from the constellation of star athletes that hail from the school. But the biggest Spartan product these days was never a sports celebrity. Still, Rod Wave has game — in the rap industry. The Lakewood graduate, whose real name is Rodarius Marcell Green, […]
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Kevin Knox is in New York, away from the NBA bubble in Orlando where league contenders are playing out the season. The former Tampa Catholic standout faces an uncertain future with the Knicks, especially with a new coach and general manager. Will he still be in New York for his third season? Will he be […]
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Tyson Ward, who starred at Tampa Prep and North Dakota State, has signed a contract to begin his professional career in Germany. Ward will play for s.Oliver Würzburg in the Basketball Bundesliga League (BBL), Germany’s top division. Though Ward signed to play overseas, he remains hopeful of being drafted. In fact, the one-deal gives Ward […]
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Last month, Hillsborough County Superintendent Addison Davis announced safety measures as part of a nearly $1 million settlement the school board reached with the family of Hezekiah B. Walters, the Middleton player who collapsed and died after going through conditioning drills in June of 2019. One of the biggest protocols was to ensure athletic trainers […]
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Anclote’s Mike Cooper, who led the boys basketball program to two straight playoff appearances and its first postseason win, resigned on Monday. There were several factors that led to his decision. Cooper said he recently had a job promotion as a chef, a position that puts him in high demand. He also said he has […]
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