Sports

Seffner Christian Girls Basketball Continuing Program Excellence

Seffner Christian Girls Basketball Continuing Program Excellence

So far this season the Crusaders have an 8-0 record, including a win over Tampa Catholic, who won the Class 3A state championship last year. For over 17 years the Seffner Christian Academy basketball team, under head coach Greg Fawbush, has built up an outstanding program, despite being one of the smaller Christian private schools [...]

Providence Christian’s Athletic Department Led By Former Major Leaguer

Providence Christian’s Athletic Department Led By Former Major Leaguer

Providence Christian School has been around since the 1960s. The school prides themselves on being well-rounded, and sports are just one of the many extracurricular activities provided to students. The school is K-12, but the 7-12 grade students play sports against other schools. The athletic director, Glenn Redmon, has been teaching at PCS for about [...]

Giving Back To The Community Is A Way Of Life For Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Owners

Giving Back To The Community Is A Way Of Life For Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Owners

Jeff Shotwell, JJ Massaro, Lora McCarthy, Cormac McCarthy, Barry Jacobs and Paul Lindstrom attended a ceremony in December where Lora and Cormac McCarthy were honored with an award from the Hillsborough County High School Football Foundation for their generous support of high school football. Cormac and Lora McCarthy, owners of the Beef ‘O’ Brady’s FishHawk [...]

Newsome Basketball Team Gives Back To The Community

Newsome Basketball Team Gives Back To The Community

During their winter break the Newsome High School varsity basketball team collected toys to donate to ECHO in time for the holidays. The Newsome High School varsity basketball team did not just spend their Christmas break practicing for their Christmas tournament and gearing up for the second half of their season in January; the team [...]

Turkey Trot Winner Leads Students By Example With New Running Habit

Turkey Trot Winner Leads Students By Example With New Running Habit

Thompson teaches physical education at FishHawk Creek Elementary and runs competitively as a hobby. Andrew Thompson, a physical education teacher at FishHawk Creek Elementary, teaches students everyday about the importance of a healthy, active lifestyle. Last year, Thompson was convinced to sign up for the FishHawk Road Race by some fellow teachers and he has [...]

Armwood Football To Another State Championship

Armwood Football To Another State Championship

Armwood breaks through their run though right before the state semifinal game. The Armwood Hawks are known for their successful football program. Last year, they fell short in the state finals. Earlier this month, Armwood faced off against St. John’s Bartram Trail to see who would move on to the 2011 Class 6A state final [...]

Local Residents Play Amateur Rugby For Growing Tampa Bay Krewe

Local Residents Play Amateur Rugby For Growing Tampa Bay Krewe

There are many mainstream sports in our country that people enjoy to play and watch. One sport that usually isn’t considered to be well known here is rugby. However, outside of the U.S., rugby is a very popular sport. Tampa Krewe Rugby provides an opportunity for people who you enjoy playing rugby to get their [...]

Shotwell At Bloomingdale High: More Than Just An Athletic Director

Shotwell At Bloomingdale High: More Than Just An Athletic Director

The athletic programs in Hillsborough County run under the leadership of many people. Each high school has coaches, players and many other individuals that work to make the sports team function. The position of assistant principle for Administration oversees the athletic department in Hillsborough County schools. This position not only serves as athletic director, but [...]

Brandon High School Celebrates Rich History

Brandon High School is rich with history. The football program has been a mainstay in the area for many years. This year, the Brandon High Football Club, alumni and the boosters planned an excitingly nostalgic commemorative ceremony before the homecoming football game against East Bay earlier this month. Along with the regular festivities of homecoming, [...]

Community Gains Awareness Of Youth Sports Concussion Severity

One of the most serious injuries for an athlete to have is a concussion. The severity of a concussion grows exponentially when it occurs to a child 18 years old and under. With growing awareness, technology and resources; members of the community are becoming more aware of the symptoms and effects of concussions. All Children’s [...]