McKeel Swimmer Overcomes Illness to Win District Twice
After being sick most of his senior season, McKeel's Chance Swinburne is feeling better and swimming stronger. He swept both his events at districts and is heading to state with renewed energy.
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Florida High School Girls Win Cross Country Championship
The Chiles High School girls cross country team dominated the FLRunners.com Invitational, placing all five scoring runners in the top 23 to win the championship by 56 points. Their victory showcases the strength of Tallahassee's young running talent.
Tate High Girls Win District Track Title in Coach's Legacy
The Tate High School girls track team claimed the District 1-3A championship with 133.5 points, capping off legendary coach Paul Bryan's nearly 30-year career. Seven athletes qualified for regionals as the Aggies dominated the competition at Pine Forest High.
Junior Breaks School Record in 400-Meter Hurdles
Windermere Prep's Akai Tonge just became the fastest Laker in school history, blazing through the 400-meter hurdles in under 58 seconds. The junior athlete's record-breaking run shows what dedication and a fresh start can accomplish.
King's Academy Girls Win First State Soccer Title 5-4
The King's Academy Lady Lions captured their first state championship in school history with a nail-biting penalty shootout victory. The West Palm Beach team capped off a near-perfect season with resilience and determination.
Pensacola Catholic Girls Soccer Reaches Final Four
After losing in last year's regional final on their home turf, Pensacola Catholic's girls soccer team returned the favor with a shutout victory that sends them to their first Final Four since 2013. The Crusaders haven't allowed a single goal in six playoff games.
Celebration Storm Wins First District Title in Shootout
The Celebration Storm girls soccer team captured their first-ever District 7A-7 championship Tuesday night, defeating rival Harmony 4-2 in a dramatic penalty kick shootout. Goalkeeper Allyson Witt became the hero with two crucial saves after the teams battled to a 1-1 tie.