Sports

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 [...]

Local Racecar Driver Michael Cherry Seeing Success In NASCAR

Valrico native Michael Cherry has made a huge impact in the sport of racecar driving in a short amount of time.  At 22, Cherry has made history as a driver and he looks to continue his success on the NASCAR K&N pro series East. Cherry is an inspirational athlete, and is full of determination to [...]

National Free Throw “Hoop Shoot” Contest

For all boys and girls age 8 -13, based

On ACTUAL AGE on APRIL 1, 2012

WHERE – Christian School, 820 W. College Ave., Ruskin, Fl.

WHEN – Saturday, November 5, 2011

8:00 AM – Registration

9:00 AM – Free Throws Begin

Please Bring Birth Certificate

Any questions, please call Roy Gardner

(H) 642-9740      (C) [...]

Bloomingdale Huskies Win 2011 Tournament of Champions

Following a tough season plagued with some injuries, the Bloomingdale Huskies (13-4) little league senior softball team managed to pull together and win the 2011 District 13 Tournament of Champions (TOC) by defeating Pinecrest 12-11, held at and hosted last month by the at Pinecrest Little League, located at 9312 C.R. 39 S. in Plant [...]

Newsome Wins 31st Annual Saladino Tournament

It has been four years since the Newsome High School baseball team reached the final game at the annual Saladino Baseball Tournament. However, this time, sporting a second chance to prove what the program is all about, the Wolves had no intention of going home with just a runner-up plaque. Proud of his boys’ hard [...]

Plan Now For Summer Camps

 

Spring Break & Summer Camps

Valrico Area Camps

Kids R Kids Valrico and Circa FishHawk

Contact: 657-6200, www.krkvalrico.com; www.krklithia.com

Cost: $130 per week $50 registration                                                   

Location: 4321 Lynx Paw Trl. in Valrico; 5815 Kids Crossing Dr. in Lithia

Both Camps start Monday, June 13, and go through the start of Hillsborough County School. [...]

Buckhorn Golf Club Avoids Foreclosure, Saved By Longtime Member

The golfing industry is not immune to the current economy; one only needs to visit some of the local clubs where the evidence of declining memberships and the obvious need to update upgrade, and revitalize.  Valrico’s Buckhorn Springs Golf & Country Club has also proved to be one of the facilities, teetering on the edge [...]

BSAC Announces Addition Of New Team Head Coach

By Tamas Mondovics

The Brandon Sports and Aquatic Center (BSAC) recently announced an addition to its Blue Wave Swim staff: Justin Correia is taking the title of head age group coach. Blue Wave swim team Head Coach Mio Vasic is proud to have Correia on board ensuring the center’s continued success. As a Florida native, [...]

Summer Wrestling Camp Keeps Local Youth Busy

Summer Wrestling Camp Keeps Local Youth Busy

By Tamas Mondovics

In harmony with last year’s theme, “Get Moving,” and with some extra focus on the fun factor, the Black and Blue Summer Wrestling Fun Camp, held at Riverview High School, is once again offering an opportunity for local youth to keep busy during the summer [...]