The No. 9 nationally ranked Plant volleyball team took a step closer to reaching the state tournament on Tuesday with a 25-14, 25-13, 25-16 win over Palm Harbor University in the Class 6A-Region 3 semifinals. ...more

November 11, 2009

It was the premier boys basketball state championship scenario. Gainesville and Clearwater entered Friday night's Class 5A state title game sharing the No. 1 ranking in the state poll. ...more

March 7, 2009

As soon as the ball left his hands, Clearwater senior guard Regan O'Rourke knew the shot was going in. ...more

March 5, 2009

Wednesday's prep results ...more

March 4, 2009

The Clearwater boys basketball team advanced to its first state tournament in five years by playing lockdown defense in the final quarter of a 47-35 victory in the Class 5A-Region 3 final Saturday at Jack Wilson Gymnasium. ...more

February 28, 2009

Expanded Prep Summaries ...more

February 28, 2009

Paula O'Rourke always keeps peanut butter crackers in the car for her children to snack on. The Bethesda, Md., mother of three had just bought a new supply when she heard the product had been recalled because of a risk of salmonella poisoning. She felt obligated to throw away the $2 package, but, she says, "I had this moment where I thought, 'Come on. The chance of these crackers actually being trouble is so slim.'" ...more

February 8, 2009

The beautiful thing about a district tournament is that every team gets its one last shot - a final, fleeting attempt to stay above water regardless of any and all regular season futilities. ...more

February 7, 2009

Clearwater High is where it's at for basketball in North Pinellas. It was that way before winter break, during it, and most likely will be well into the New Year. ...more

January 2, 2009

Expanded Prep Summaries ...more

December 29, 2008