Thursday, April 25, 2013
Two Brandon wrestlers add to their list of accomplishments.
Two Brandon High School wrestlers have been named 2012-13 InterMat High School All-Americans. Duly noted were seniors Kevin Norstrem and Travis Berridge, at 138 pounds and 170 pounds, respectively. The list was published April 24 at InterMatwrestle.com. At The Lakeland Center on Feb. 16, Kevin Norstrem ended his high school wrestling career with a fifth individual state title, a moment that he memorialized in the arms of legendary head coach Russ Cozart, whose hug was witnessed by the crowd that had risen to give the 138-pound wrestler a standing ovation, according to a TBO. com report. Also winning individual state titles at this year's contest were Dylan Lucas (126 pounds) and Berridge (170). A tournament-high nine Brandon wrestlers …
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Angela Slater was recognized at the April 2013 Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce meeting, at the membership luncheon sponsored by the Riverview High School Athletic Booster Club. Her achievement took root in Brandon.
If it wasn't for her victories at Brandon High, Angela Slater wouldn't have achieved her 500th milestone win at Riverview High, which is why the coach and physical education teacher was recognied April 23 at the Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce's membership luncheon, sponsored by the Riverview High School Athletic Booster Club. The milestone win came March 26 at East Bay High School, where the Riverview Sharks, trailing with two outs in the final inning, scored a 9-6 victory after a three-run homer by Jordan Phillips. "I was always involved in athletics," said Slater, a physical education teacher, who attended Pensacola Junior College and the University of South Florida. "I played my way through school, on athletic scholarships." …
Friday, November 30, 2012
The Armwood Hawks travel to Gainesville tonight, Nov. 30, for the FHSAA Class 6A-Region 2 final. Arwmood advanced after last week's 9-7 revenge defeat of the Hillsborough High Terriers, who beat the Hawks 3-0 earlier in the season.
The Armwood Hawks travel to Gainesville today, Nov. 30, with hopes to bring home the Class 6A-Region 2 title. Armwood advances to the third round of 2012 Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) post-season play after beating Hillsborough High (9-7) last week. Armwood (9-3) faces the undefeated Gainesville Hurricanes (12-0), ranked nationally and in the state at 71 and 3, respectively, according to MaxPreps.com. Meanwhile, the Hawks are ranked 304 in the nation and 21 in the state, according to MaxPreps.com. The Hawks this year beat Brandon, Tampa Bay Tech, Leto, Jefferson, Sickles, Strawberry Crest and King. In post-season play, the Hawks beat Largo (10-6) and Hillsborough (9-7). Armwood's three losses this season were to …
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
The Newsome Wolves, after upsetting the undefeated Durant Cougars in FHSAA football Class 7A-Region 2 playoff action last week, take aim Nov. 30 against another undefeated team, the Osceola Kissimmee Kowboys.
The Newsome Wolves, following last week's 21-14 win over the undefeated Durant Cougars, advance to the third round of Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) football playoffs, with a Nov. 30 face-off against the undefeated Osceole Kissimmee Kowboys. The Wolves face the Kowboys (12-0, 5-0 in league play), ranked 307 and 22, respectively, according to MaxPreps.com. Meanwhile, the Wolves (8-4 overall, 4-1 in league play) are ranked 889 nationally and 68 in the state, according to MaxPreps.com. The Wolves this season beat East Bay, Chamberlain, Brandon, Riverview, Plant City and Bloomingdale. In the FHSAA playoffs, the Wolves beat Gaither (52-7) and Durant (21-14). Game time for the Nov. 30 game is 7:30 p.m., at Osceola Kissimmee. …
Saturday, November 24, 2012
The Newsome Wolves snapped Durant's streak, giving the Cougars their first loss of the season, in the second round of Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) football playoffs, at Ron Frost Stadium on Nov. 23.
For Durant's season to remember, a tough loss in the second round of Class 7A-Region 2 FHSAA playoffs came in the waning minutes of the fourth quarter, when a last-seconds push for a tying touchdown came up short at the Ron Frost Stadium in Plant City on Nov. 23. The Cougars bowed to the Newsome Wolves, 21-14, but not before giving the Wolve's something to worry about with a game-ending advance that fell short with an almost caught incomplete pass in the end zone. "They're a unique group of guys," said team chaplain Kerry Beaty, outside the Durant fieldhouse after the season-ending playoff game. "Probably one of the most unique group of players I've been around in the past 12 years." What makes the 11-1 Durant Cougars, who ended the …
The Armwood Hawks at Hillsborough High handed the Terriers a tough, close loss, Nov. 23, in the second round of FHSAA football playoffs.
The last time the Hawks faced the Terriers, it was a one-point game, favor Hillsborough. This time around, when it mattered more, Armwood came out ahead, with a two-point lead in the second round of the 2012 Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) football playoffs. The Hawks beat the Terriers, 9-7, at Hillsborough High's Chelo Huerta Stadium on Nov. 23. Next up for the Hawks, in the third round of 2012 Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) playoff action, is a Nov. 30 contest against No. 1-ranked Gainesville. “I really think with the [Florida High School Athletic Association] investigation and everything, I can’t even believe that we’re still here, I really can’t,” coach Sean Callahan, referring to the high-profile …
Friday, November 23, 2012
The undefeated Durant Cougars vie for their second prep playoff win, facing the Newsome Wolves at home in Plant City at the Ron Frost Stadium. The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) regional semifinal games kicks off at 7:30 p.m.
The undefeated, Class 7A-District 8 champs, the Durant High School Cougars, continue their march for a state crown tonight, Nov. 23, with the second game of the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) playoff season. The Class 7A-Region 2 semifinal game, at the Ron Frost Stadium in Plant City, kicks off 7:30 p.m. against crosstown rivals the Newsome Wolves. Durant faces the Wolves (7-4 overall, 4-1 in league play), ranked nationally and in the state at 1,322 and 104, respectively, according to MaxPreps.com. The Cougars (11-0 overall, 5-0 in league play) are ranked 262 in the nation and 17 in the state, up 200 and 18 spots, respectively, according to MaxPreps.com. En route to tonight's playoff game, the Cougars this season beat …
The Amwood Hawks seek a rematch victory in their second post-season game, facing the Hillsborough Terriers in Tampa. The last time the perennial rivals faced off the Terriers shut out the Hawks in a 3-0 squeaker. Game time is 7:30 p.m.
The Armwood Hawks continue their march for a state crown tonight, Nov. 23, with the second game of the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) playoff season. The Class 6A-Region 2 face-off, in Tampa, kicks off 7:30 p.m. against perennial rivals the Hillsborough High School terriers. Armwood faces the Terriers (9-1 overall, 5-1 in league play), ranked nationally and in the state at 427 and 31, respectively, according to MaxPreps.com. The Hawks (8-3 overall, 5-1 in league play) are ranked 341 in the nation and 24 in the state, respectively, according to MaxPreps.com. En route to tonight's playoff game, the Hawks this season beat Brandon, Tampa Bay Tech, Leto, Jefferson, Sickles, Strawberry Crest, King and, in playoff action Nov. …
What local teams are playing in tonight's Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) playoff action? Here's a schedule to keep track.
The second week of Florida High School Athletic Associaion (FHSAA) playoff action gets under way tonight, Nov. 23, with six Hillsborough County school district teams vying for advancement toward a state title. Game time is 7:30 p.m., with at-home games being played at Durant, Hillsborough and Robinson. Traveling teams are Newsome, Plant and Armwood. ______________ 2012 FHSAA Football Playoffs: Nov. 23 Playoff Action (All games start at 7:30 p.m.) Plant would host either Vero Beach or East Lake. Playoff schedule to come.
Sunday, November 18, 2012
The crosstown rivalry between the Durant Cougars and Newsome Wolves takes on a deeper urgency Nov. 23 with the regional semifinal round of the 2012 FHSAA football playoffs. Game time is 7:30 p.m. at the Ron Frost Stadium in Plant City.
When Bloomingdale became too big for its student body, Durant opened in 1995 to bring relief. Parents fought to keep their kids at Bloomingdale. When Durant became too big for its student body, Newsome opened in 2002 to bring relief. Parents at Durant fought to keep their kids at Durant. Lesson learned: As time goes by, allegiances thicken for the home school and past battles are long forgotten — except on the sports field. That's why it's an exciting time in the Greater Brandon area for prep sports enthusiasts, with the second round of the 2012 Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) football playoffs featuring a crosstown-rivalry face-off between the Durant Cougars and the Newsome Wolves. The Cougars, in their first-ever …
Theresa Ellis
5:23 pm on Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Coach Slater was my softball coach at Brandon and someone I truly looked up to and respected!! Congratulations Coach Slater!! more ›