Jun 6, 2013
By Tamas Mondovics For Riverview resident, Karlton Meadows, physical fitness and being in the best shape possible is not just a part of life, it is his life. It was a personal outlook that led him to his commitment last year to set his eyes on the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.(…)
Jun 6, 2013
By Tamas Mondovics Scores: East Bay 20, Spoto 0; Lennard 16, Riverview 7. As a continuation of the regular season, teams across Florida came together last month to measure up their strength during the 2013 spring football jamboree. Local teams were divided up into groups of four, or in some cases two, to participate in(…)
Jun 6, 2013
By Tamas Mondovics As part of its annual runner scholarship program, FishHawk Road Runners, led by founder and president, Steve Dunn, awarded two local seniors for their commitment to the sport and to academics. Newsome High School students Brianna Jackson and Lars Benner, both of whom will run for the University of Tampa, each received(…)
Jun 6, 2013
By Tamas Mondovics The close of each school year is the time for students to be recognized for their achievements, a prospect for many student-athletes as well as those who stand out for their academic success. Such recognition, of course, is nothing to scoff at given that besides the accolades and the honors, the students(…)
Jun 6, 2013
By Tamas Mondovics Scores: Bloomingdale 13, Brandon 13; Tampa Cath. 12, Newsome 0. As a continuation of the regular season, teams across Florida came together last month to measure up their strength during the 2013 spring football jamboree. Local teams were divided up into groups of four, or in some cases two, to participate in(…)
Jun 6, 2013
By Tamas Mondovics With a 6-1 victory over the Orlando Timber Creek Wolves in the Class 8A-Region 2 final, Cougars (24-5) baseball led by program head coach, Butch Valdes, earned the school’s first-ever berth in the state semi-finals. Keeping the momentum alive, Durant first defeated American High School, and with a 6-0 victory advanced to(…)
Jun 6, 2013
Staff Report The Florida Skin Divers Association, a non-profit organization of Florida dive clubs founded in 1952, will celebrate its 50th year hosting the “Southern Open Derby”, Florida’s State Championships for underwater photography and spear fishing. Sunset Grill at Little Harbor has been chosen as the site for the 2013 event state weigh-in and awards.(…)
Jun 6, 2013
By Michelle Colesanti Cheerleaders not only exhibit school spirit and encourage the students and fans at the games and events they participate in, but are also great athletes in their own right. Danielle Griffith, a member of the Bloomingdale Varsity Cheerleading team for three years, is this year’s recipient of Hillsborough County’s 2012-13 Outstanding Cheerleader(…)
Jun 6, 2013
By Tamas Mondovics The Brandon Sports and Aquatic Center (BSAC) officials were pleased to announce last month a partnership with the renowned Saladino Baseball Academy, one of the most recognized team sports organization in the Brandon area. According to Chuck Burgess, executive director of BSAC, the partnership is not only a great fit but it(…)
May 23, 2013
By Tamas Mondovics With a 6-1 victory over the Orlando Timber Creek Wolves, in the 8A-Region 2 final, Cougars (24-5) baseball led by program head coach Butch Valdes, earned the school’s first ever berth in the state semifinals. Building its strategy and the entire season around seniors Chaz Folwer and Tyler Danish, with the support(…)
