THE DIFFERENCE: Gulliver Prep running back Darrian Mallary scored two touchdowns, one on a 46-yard run and the second on a 38-yard muffed punt return. ...more

October 13, 2007

SEBRING — If you could gaze into a crystal ball and tell the future, one could surmise that what the fans witnessed on Tuesday was a preview of the Class 4A-District 10 volleyball final. The DeSoto Bulldogs sent a clear message to every team in the district when they dispatched the Sebring Blue Streaks in a three-set sweep (25-17, 25-10, 25-14) and are all-but assured a lock as the No. 1 seed in the tournament. ...more

October 11, 2007

'Room For Love,' by Andrea Meyer (St. Martin's Griffin, $14) ...more

October 7, 2007

Back to Earth. After a week of incredible emotion and accolades, the Avon Park Red Devils were upstaged by Frostproof's star running back Carlton Thomas, who rushed for 219 yards and four touchdowns, as the Class 2B Bulldogs steamrolled to a 35-0 win at Faris Brannen Stadium on Friday. ...more

September 30, 2007

Her team lost its first set by 19 points and were swept clean on their home floor, but that wasn't enough to take the smile off Deija Barrett's face. ...more

September 29, 2007

THE DIFFERENCE: Zephyrhills used big plays from Chris Henry and Alex Sampson and a smothering defense to pitch a shutout at Sunlake Stadium. After a Sunlake three-and-out on the opening drive of the game, the Bulldogs wasted little time getting on the scoreboard. Chris Henry jetted off tackle from 38 yards out to give Zephyrhills a 7-0 lead. On its next possession, Zephyrhills marched 66 yards in four plays, as sophomore quarterback, Tyler Guy, found a wide open Alex Sampson over the middle for a 24-yard touchdown. Henry added a 54-yard touchdown run and a 38-yard punt return for touchdown in the second quarter to give the Bulldogs a 34-0 halftime lead. ...more

September 21, 2007

In the back of every parent's mind is the nagging worry that his or her child may become a victim of violence at a school bus stop. There are predators of every ilk out there — not to mention increased traffic — and students waiting on a grassy corner during the pre-dawn hours can be vulnerable. ...more

September 19, 2007

RIVERVIEW – La familia dueña de una bulldog americana muerta el martes a tiros por un oficial del alguacil del condado de Hillsborough, dijo que la perra era amigable y ellos se encuentran disgustados por la agresión del oficial. ...more

September 19, 2007

TRINITY – If you follow high school football and don't know the names Tate Humphrey or Tyrone Hendrix, you will soon. ...more

September 11, 2007