Nov 1, 2012
By Tamas Mondovics As a long-time member of the Pinecrest Little League (PPL) baseball and softball program, Tyrone Morgan has seen kids with talent, dedication and commitment all playing hard as part of their growth in the sport and as members of the local community. But while the community has grown and the league has(…)
Nov 1, 2012
By Sean Rockway Florida Swimming has released the list of its Swimmer of the Year recipients for the 2011-2012 season. The list includes Olympic Gold medalist Ryan Lochte, fellow Olympic medalist Elizabeth Beisel and local young swimmers, Wes McGovern (14) and Christin Rockway (12). McGovern of Lithia and Rockway of Valrico both swim under Coach(…)
Oct 21, 2012
By Tamas Mondovics Dozens of potential as well as experienced participants lined up earlier this month for a chance take part in a recent diving clinic held at the Brandon Sports and Aquatic Center (BSAC), hosted by none other than two-time Olympian Chris Colwill. According to BSAC officials, the clinic was held as a taste(…)
Oct 21, 2012
By Tamas Mondovics Hillsborough County Commissioner Al Higginbotham, District 4, was on hand at the Brandon Sports and Aquatic Center last month to present a commendation on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners to two-time Olympian diver Chris Colwill and Blue Wave swimmer Niko Milosavljevic. Higginbotham first took a moment to recognize Milosavljevic, 13, for(…)
Oct 7, 2012
CAPTAIN RIC Fishing in the bay area continues to be positive. There have been a few slow days, but those days have followed inclement weather. I believe that the fishing in our area is better this year, than it has been in years, for this time of year. Usually when football season gets here we(…)
Oct 7, 2012
by Tamas Mondovics On its quest to claim a third district title, the Riverview Sharks welcomed and defeated Hillsborough High, expending the program’s conference winning streak to 3-0, with only Tampa Bay Tech and the young, but talented, Brandon Eagles left to play. Showing their prominence and strength among nearby teams, the Sharks, led by(…)
Oct 7, 2012
By Tamas Mondovics The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) was pleased to announce that the recent emphasis on sportsmanship in high school sports appear to be paying off. In a recent press release, officials said that suspensions arising from football games are down more than 25 percent from last year. As it was reported(…)
Oct 7, 2012
By Tamas Mondovics In its First Annual Charity Golf Tournament entitled “Rockets Hit Back Against Cancer,” the Riverview Rockets Youth Travel Baseball Organization hosted a successful event and donated $4,000 this summer to benefit the 1 Voice Foundation. Held on Saturday, August 25, at the Summerfield Crossings Golf Club, and promoted by the the Rocket’s(…)
Sep 30, 2012
by Tamas Mondovics Ever since its first state semi-final appearance in 2009, the Newsome High School Volleyball team with program head coach Kate Correa has been working hard for another shot at going all the way. Of course, losing some players as students graduate is only a part of the high school scene, and although(…)
Sep 30, 2012
By Tamas Mondovics In the wake of its summer basketball season, i9 Sports, a Tampa-based youth sports league is gearing up for its fall season of T-ball, flag football and soccer. With more than 500,000 members and 275 locations in 26 states in team sports for boys and girls ages 3-14, i9 Sports continues to(…)
