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Mississippi's Tim Elko holds the trophy while celebrating a win over Oklahoma in Game 2 of the College World Series baseball finals Sunday in Omaha, Neb.
Ole Miss championship validates Tim Elko’s decision to return
When the draft didn’t work out a year ago for the Hillsborough High alum, he focused on unfinished college business.
Lakewood recruit Isaiah Nixon flips from UCF to Florida Gators
Lakewood High edge rusher Isaiah Nixon flipped from UCF to the Florida Gators.
The top-200 national recruit becomes the Gators’ top recruit in the 2023 class.
Bucs help Plant High’s Jayden Spencer gang tackle cancer
Plant High 16-year-old junior Jayden Spencer (No. 1 jersey) shaves the head of Bucs vice-president of player personnel John Spytek during the team's "Cut and Color for a Cure" fundraiser June 8 at AdventHealth Training Center. Quarterback Kyle Trask (right) got his head shaved and colored at the event, which raised $117,000 for the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. JOEY KNIGHT | Times
The rising junior is hopeful of playing basketball for the Panthers next season.
Calvary Christian tops Hernando for Class 3A softball title
Moments after the final out was made in the Class 3A state softball final Thursday night, Calvary Christian players swarm freshman pitcher Morgen Talley, hugged in center. Calvary defeated Hernando 7-4 to claim the first state softball title for the Warriors.
The championship is the first for the Warriors in softball, with freshman Morgen Talley doing a lot of the heavy lifting.

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  1. Ole Miss championship validates Tim Elko’s decision to return
    Yesterday• HomeTeam
    Mississippi's Tim Elko holds the trophy while celebrating a win over Oklahoma in Game 2 of the College World Series baseball finals Sunday in Omaha, Neb.
  2. Lakewood recruit Isaiah Nixon flips from UCF to Florida Gators
    Jun. 21• Gators
    Lakewood High edge rusher Isaiah Nixon flipped from UCF to the Florida Gators.
  3. Bucs help Plant High’s Jayden Spencer gang tackle cancer
    Jun. 14• Bucs
    Plant High 16-year-old junior Jayden Spencer (No. 1 jersey) shaves the head of Bucs vice-president of player personnel John Spytek during the team's "Cut and Color for a Cure" fundraiser June 8 at AdventHealth Training Center. Quarterback Kyle Trask (right) got his head shaved and colored at the event, which raised $117,000 for the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. JOEY KNIGHT | Times
  5. Calvary Christian tops Hernando for Class 3A softball title
    May 27• HomeTeam
    Moments after the final out was made in the Class 3A state softball final Thursday night, Calvary Christian players swarm freshman pitcher Morgen Talley, hugged in center. Calvary defeated Hernando 7-4 to claim the first state softball title for the Warriors.
  6. Little mistakes add up as Berkeley Prep falls in state final
    May 25• HomeTeam
    North Broward Prep players celebrate as Berkeley Prep second baseman Anthony Castillo stops between first and second base following the final out of the Class 3A final. North Broward Prep won 5-3.
  7. Tampa Prep’s Carol Chalu, winner of 12 state volleyball titles, dies after long illness
    May 24• HomeTeam
    A Tampa Prep volleyball player spontaneously picks up Carol Chalu, the school's athletic director, as Chalu hands out gold medals following the Terrapins' victory in the Class 2A state final in 2001. Chalu won 12 state titles in 21 seasons as Tampa Prep coach and spent more than 30 years as the school's athletic director.
  8. Jesuit shuts out Eau Gallie, claims 6th state baseball title
    May 22• HomeTeam
    Jesuit rightfielder Jake Kulikowski, left front, and AJ Nessler, holding state trophy, help begin the celebration for the Tigers moments after Jesuit sealed up a 6-0 victory over Melbourne Eau Gallie in the Class 5A state title game on Saturday.
  9. Rebuilding or reloading? Robinson wins sixth straight flag football title
    May 16• HomeTeam
    Robinson won its sixth straight flag football state title Saturday in Jacksonville, defeating Choctawhatchee 18-14 in the Class A state final.
  10. Wharton High alumnus Shawn Vanzant hired as Wildcats basketball coach
    May 6• HomeTeam
    Wharton coach Tommy Tonelli, left, and Bloomingdale coach Shawn Vanzant during the 2021 ceremony to retire the No. 2 jersey Vanzant wore at Wharton from 2003-2007. The first Wildcats player to have his jersey formally retired, Vanzant has been hired to replace Tonelli as Wildcats coach. Tonelli announced his retirement in April.
  11. Q&A: Tampa native Dane Belton waiting for his NFL draft moment this weekend
    Apr. 27• Bucs
    Safety Dane Belton, a Tampa native who played at Iowa, is projected as a Day 3 pick in this week's NFL draft.
  12. NFL draft: Why a Florida Gators weakness raised Zachary Carter’s pro stock
    Apr. 25• Gators
    Florida Gators defensive lineman Zachary Carter (6) is hoping his versatility will help him in the NFL.
  13. NFL receiver, Tampa native Byron Pringle arrested in Pasco
    Apr. 25• Bucs
    Byron Pringle signed with the Bears last month after spending four seasons with the Chiefs, where he won a Super Bowl and appeared in another.
  14. King High naming baseball field in honor of longtime coach Jim Macaluso
    Apr. 19• HomeTeam
    King High baseball players lift coach Jim Macaluso after his 600th career victory, a 5-3 triumph against Hillsborough on March 2, 2017. The school's baseball field is being named in Macaluso's honor.
  15. At Tampa Bay Rays game, check out the shoes on Joey Krehbiel
    Apr. 8• Life & Culture
    Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Joey Krehbiel, a Seminole High School grad, is wearing these specially designed cleats as the Rays play the Orioles this weekend. His agent connected him with Eckerd College student Abby O’Donnell, who runs a side business designing shoes.
  16. Judge rules against Tampa’s Cambridge Christian School on pregame prayer
    Apr. 4• Tampa
    Cambridge Christian football players join their opponents in prayer after a game.
  17. Mitchell High School falls short at USA Hockey nationals
    Apr. 1• HomeTeam
    Members of The Mitchell High hockey team skate during a practice at Tampa Bay Skating Academy in March. The team advanced to the USA Hockey nationals for the second time in program history.
  18. Jefferson High alum Gage Wilcox’s Florida Gators career is likely over
    Mar. 31• Gators
    Gage Wilcox, seen here at Jefferson High in 2019, suffered a career-ending injury at Florida.
  19. Mitchell High to compete at USA Hockey nationals for second time
    Mar. 22• HomeTeam
    Members of the Mitchell High School hockey team listen to instructions during a practice Monday at The Tampa Bay Skating Academy.
  20. Plant claims first Saladino Tournament title since 2014
    Mar. 17• HomeTeam
    Plant tops Sickles 7-6 Wednesday night for the Gold Division title in the annual Saladino Baseball Tournament.
  21. USF football coach Jeff Scott: Pay Florida high school coaches more
    Mar. 7• USF Bulls
    USF football coach Jeff Scott is advocating for high school coaches and teachers to be paid more.
  22. Turnovers, missed shots sink St. Petersburg in Class 5A final
    Mar. 6• HomeTeam
    St. Petersburg coach Chris Blackwell, center, consoles junior guards Marquris Curry Jr., left, and Tristan Gross moments after the Green Devils lost 64-40 to Fort Lauderdale Stranahan in the Class 5A final Saturday at RP Funding Center in Lakeland.
  23. Top-ranked Tampa Prep boys soccer exults, exhales after state title win
    Feb. 25• HomeTeam
    The Tampa Prep boys soccer team celebrates after its 2-0 victory over Miami Ransom Everglades in the Class 3A final Thursday at Spec Martin Stadium in DeLand. Tampa Prep finished the season 21-0 and ranked No. 1 in the nation by Maxpreps.com.
  24. Tampa’s Paul Neglio aims to become oldest esports athlete drafted into NBA 2K League
    Feb. 24• HomeTeam
    Paul Neglio poses for a portrait earlier this month at Esports Players Club in Tampa. He is trying to become the oldest drafted esports athlete in the NBA 2K League.
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